University of New Caledonia
Nouméa, France
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1987
Overview
The University of New Caledonia (UNC – Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie) is a public multidisciplinary university located in Nouméa, New Caledonia. Founded in 1987 as the French University of the Pacific and becoming autonomous in 1999, UNC offers programmes in law, economics, management, arts, languages, humanities, science, technology, and teacher education. It has a Pacific Doctoral School, multiple research teams, and strong international partnerships across the Pacific, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
Fields of study
- Law
- Economics
- Management
- Arts
- Languages
- Humanities
- Science
- Technology
- Education
- Political Science
- Public Health
- Geology
- Marine Science
- Environmental Science
- Indigenous Studies
- Sustainable Tourism
Accreditation: French Ministry of Higher Education and Research
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (June)
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- deve_bve@unc.nc
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctorat (Pacific Doctoral School) (opens in a new tab)French · On Campus | PhD | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| DUT Gestion des entreprises et des administrations (GEA) (opens in a new tab)French · On Campus | — | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| DUT Métiers du multimédia et de l'Internet (MMI) (opens in a new tab)French · On Campus | — | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| French Immersion Campus: Languages, Cultures, and Biodiversity across the Pacific and Oceania (opens in a new tab)French · On Campus | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Pacific Political Science Masterclass (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.