University of Papua New Guinea: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 3834 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 49 of 60 | In Oceania |
| # 1 of 6 | In Papua New Guinea |
| # 943 of 994 | For Genealogy |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
12%
Enrollment
10,000
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 12% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Successful completion of preliminary year's studies, Grade 12 level of high school, or by Australian Matriculation, or recognized equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | February to November (February - June; July-November) |
| Enrollment | 10,000 |
We've calculated the 12% acceptance rate for University of Papua New Guinea based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Papua New Guinea.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of Papua New Guinea faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of Papua New Guinea.
College : Open College
Accountancy
Business Administration
Education
Management
School : Business and Public Policy
Banking
Business Administration
Business and Commerce
Economics
Finance
Management
Political Sciences
Psychology
Tourism
School : Humanities and Social Sciences
Administration
Anthropology
Arts and Humanities
Business and Commerce
Communication Studies
Demography and Population
Development Studies
Economics
English
Fine Arts
Gender Studies
Geography
History
Information Sciences
Journalism
Linguistics
Literature
Modern Languages
Performing Arts
Philosophy
Political Sciences
Psychology
Public Relations
Social Work
Sociology
Visual Arts
School : Law
Law
School : Medicine and Health Sciences
Health Sciences
Medicine
School : Natural and Physical Sciences
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Studies
Geology
Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Physics
Statistics
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Papua New Guinea.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
Certificate/Diploma
Accountancy
Anaesthesiology
Communication Studies
Community Health
Dental Technology
Law
Modern Languages
Welfare and Protective Services
Bachelor's Degree
Accountancy
Anthropology
Arts and Humanities
Banking
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Demography and Population
Dental Hygiene
Dentistry
Design
Earth Sciences
Economics
Education
English
Environmental Studies
Finance
Fine Arts
Gender Studies
Geography
Health Administration
Health Education
History
Hotel and Restaurant
Human Resources
Information Sciences
Journalism
Laboratory Techniques
Law
Linguistics
Literature
Management
Mathematics
Media Studies
Medical Technology
Medicine
Midwifery
Modern Languages
Music
Natural Sciences
Nursing
Performing Arts
Philosophy
Physics
Political Sciences
Psychology
Public Administration
Social Work
Sociology
Statistics
Surgery
Sustainable Development
Theatre
Tourism
Postgraduate Diploma
Business Administration
Management
Natural Sciences
Master's Degree
Accountancy
Anaesthesiology
Arts and Humanities
Business Administration
Dentistry
Dermatology
Health Sciences
Human Resources
Law
Medical Technology
Medicine
Natural Sciences
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Ophthalmology
Otorhinolaryngology
Paediatrics
Pathology
Psychiatry and Mental Health
Public Health
Surgery
Doctor's Degree
Business Administration
Philosophy
Research profile
University of Papua New Guinea has published 2,685 scientific papers with 65,846 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Sociology, Medicine, History, Geography and Cartography, Political Science, Engineering, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
1,844
/ 38,980
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
1,572
/ 40,319
|
| Environmental Science |
1,499
/ 33,381
|
| Sociology |
1,428
/ 32,535
|
| Medicine |
1,377
/ 45,200
|
| History |
1,280
/ 18,834
|
| Geography and Cartography |
913
/ 16,928
|
| Political Science |
793
/ 11,229
|
| Engineering |
759
/ 23,247
|
| Chemistry |
755
/ 23,779
|
| Ecology |
739
/ 20,157
|
| Law |
724
/ 10,960
|
| Geology |
714
/ 18,256
|
| Pathology |
672
/ 24,866
|
| Computer Science |
656
/ 18,284
|
| Genetics |
639
/ 17,536
|
| Physics |
558
/ 19,546
|
| Paleontology |
555
/ 13,937
|
| Psychology |
496
/ 8,696
|
| Archaeology |
492
/ 9,870
|
| Public Health |
468
/ 27,902
|
| Biochemistry |
436
/ 16,334
|
| Economics |
422
/ 9,155
|
| Demography |
421
/ 20,055
|
| Philosophy |
414
/ 4,057
|
| Immunology |
367
/ 11,011
|
| Botany |
364
/ 9,200
|
| Surgery |
348
/ 8,807
|
| Business |
303
/ 11,087
|
| Organic chemistry |
293
/ 7,259
|
| Mathematics |
292
/ 4,307
|
| Development Studies |
290
/ 7,294
|
| Psychiatry |
275
/ 6,200
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
259
/ 4,595
|
| Pediatrics |
229
/ 11,757
|
| Art & Design |
215
/ 2,160
|
| Statistics |
214
/ 3,323
|
| Linguistics |
213
/ 2,009
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
211
/ 2,037
|
| Oceanography |
208
/ 6,482
|
Annual publication & citation counts
21 Notable alumni
1. Gary Juffa
1972-. (aged 54)
politician
Gary Juffa is a Papua New Guinea politician and Member of the 10th Parliament of Papua New Guinea. He founded the People's Movement for Change party, of which he is the sole Member of Parliament. He was first elected to the 9th Parliament of Papua New Guinea as the Governor of Oro Province in July 2012.
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2. Motarilavoa Hilda Lini
1954-2025 (aged 71)
diplomat
Motarilavoa Hilda Lin̄i was a Ni-Vanuatu politician, a tribal chief of the Turaga nation of Pentecost Island in Vanuatu in the South Pacific, who was associated with the nuclear-free Pacific movement, women's rights, indigenous rights and environmental issues.
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3. Soroi Eoe
1954-. (aged 72)
civil servant
Soroi Marepo Eoe CMG is a Papua New Guinea politician. He has been a Member of the Papua New Guinea National Parliament since 2017, representing the electorate of Kikori Open. On 7 June 2019, he was appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and held the position for five months before being replaced, and later returning to the same position...
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4. Cecilia Nembou
women's rights activist
Cecilia Nembou is an educator and women's rights advocate from Papua New Guinea.
All 21 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
UPNG
Founded
1966
Motto
To be dedicated to the pursuit, advancement and dissemination of knowledge, understanding and wisdom
Academic calendar
February to November (February - June; July-November)
Address
P.O. Box 320 University Port Moresby, National Capital District, 134 Papua New Guinea
City Population
317,000
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