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Our Intent

Premier University dedicated to excellence by providing quality education, research, and service to PNG and the Pacific.

Our Purpose

Deliver excellent education and research results for nation building and global advancement towards an innovative and empowered society

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Appeals for Space Letters

“APPEAL-FOR-SPACE” Letters do not constitute applications for admission or enrolment in 2021. This process ended in 2020.

Semester one (1) Timetable

The approved Semester One (1) Timetable for Academic year 2021.

UPNG prays for Sir Michael Somare

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 News 787

This morning, the University's Waigani and Taurama Campuses come to a standstill in a Call to Prayer for our Founding Father, Grand Chief, Sir Michael Thomas Somare, as he confronts his serious medical condition in hospital in Port Moresby....

UPNG Acknowledges World AIDS Day

Tuesday, December 01, 2020 News 1250

In a year that has been dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Papua New Guinea has not forgotten the threat of the HIV/AIDS epidemic that threatens the health of quite a few of our young men and women. The University acknowledges...

MOU Signing between UPNG and POM Business College

Thursday, June 25, 2020 News 4918

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was recently signed by The University of Papua New Guinea and the Port Moresby Business College, at The University of Papua New Guinea, and paves the way for other business colleges to undertake higher level...

Latest Announcements

Appeals for Space (School of Law)

Wednesday, February 03, 2021 Announcements 1122

“APPEAL-FOR-SPACE” Letters do not constitute applications for admission or enrolment in 2021. This process ended in 2020. Also, “APPEAL-FOR-SPACE” letters are not the forerunner of any enrolment supplementary list. There will be no supplementary...

Academic Year Notice

Thursday, January 28, 2021 Announcements 10573

IMPORTANT NOTICE All NEW, RE-ENROLLING AND CONTINUING STUDENTS OF 2021 MUST TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING 1. ARRIVAL AND ORIENTATION TIME New students (Waigani Campus) must start arriving by the 1st of February 2021. All continuing students start...

2021 Student Registration Photo Requirements

Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Announcements 10153

Photograph Requirements UPNG is taking steps to reduce queues and fast track student ID card processing during registration. Students are required to email a passport-sized photograph (or a selfie) prior to registration. The photograph can be a...

Our Core Business

We endeavour to strengthen national and regional initiatives and actions towards sustainable human development through the provision of teaching, research and community outreach in the following areas:

School of Business & Public Policy

School of Humanities & Social Sciences

School of Law

School of Medicine & Health Sciences

School of Natural & Physical Sciences

Open College