The Southern Pacific University was established in 1995 as a non-traditional and non-campus institution. Southern Pacific University is an ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company by AFAQ-EAQA for its Quality Management Systems. AFAQ-EAQA is the  certification body accredited by United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS). The University aims to provide distance or online learning, programs for mature students worldwide to advance their career and academic qualifications. Southern Pacific University offers Degrees in education, engineering, computing & IT and business & management.