| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 2013 |
| Vice-Chancellor | Transform Aqorau |
| Location | , Solomon Islands (main campus) 9°26′06″S159°57′04″E / 9.435°S 159.9512°E |
| Website | www |
  Location in Honiara  Solomon Islands National University (Solomon Islands) | |
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) was established in 2013 by the Government of the Solomon Islands. [1] [2]
SINU has five faculties and a centre for distance and flexible learning. The faculties are listed below:
Dr Transform Aqorau is the Vice Chancellor of SINU.
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