facts about the university of papua new guinea
Corporate Name: The University of Papua New Guinea
Established: 1965
Status: Public University
First University in Papua New Guinea
Current A/Chancellor: Mr. Robert Igara
Current Vice Chancellor: Professor Frank Griffin
Location: Main Campus, Waigani, National Capital District
Medical Campus, Taurama, National Capital District
Open College Campuses, 20 of the 21 Provinces of Papua New Guinea
Schools: Schools of Business and Public Policy, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences,
Medicine and Health Sciences, and Natural and Physical Sciences
Open and Flexible learning programs in 20 provinces,
and Franchise arrangements
Number of programs
currently on offer: 103
Average student
enrolment per year: 11-12 thousand students
Average graduates
per year: 1,500
Origins of students: Papua New Guineans, South Pacific Islanders, Asians, Africans, and
Europeans
