This project is to make a qualitative analysis of the role of the National University of Samoa(NUS) in the area of culture and pre -university qualification. Central to this project is the concept of relevancy. How relevant is the NUS to Samoa? What meaning does the university have for the Samoan people? Does NUS represent Samoan society? Does NUS reflect the national interests? These are some of the key questions this project will try to address.