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

Latest Announcements

Invitation to Submit Bid to Supply Graduation Attire for the Year 2026

Wednesday, September 03, 2025 Announcements 385

The University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG), the country’s premier institution of higher learning, is committed to delivering quality education and hosting annual graduation ceremonies. In 2025, a total of 1,430 students graduated across various...

Guest lecture by Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs - Mr. Jonathan Fritz

Monday, August 25, 2025 Announcements 533

Learn about U.S. foreign policy from senior United States diplomat Jonatan Fritz! PDAS Fritz will provide an overview of the U.S. State Department, and U.S. foreign policy in the Pacific. Jonathan Fritz is the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary...

2026 Non-School Leavers Application Notice

Thursday, August 14, 2025 Announcements 17413

The University of Papua New Guinea, (UPNG) wishes to inform prospective applicants that the UPNG Online Application Portal for receiving applications for Undergraduate programs to be offered by the University for academic year 2026 is now OPEN. It...

Latest News

New University Vice-Chancellor Appointed Effective Today

Friday, August 01, 2025 News 1013

The University of Papua New Guinea Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, Sir Robert Igara KBE CMG today announced the appointment and commencement of duties of the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Papua New Guinea, Professor Ian Findlay....

Earth Sciences Division Receives Continuous Support from OTML

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 News 2708

Thank you Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) for donating K550 000 which was used to procured 28 desktops, seven laptops, and a 20kVA Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) system, for the University of Papua New Guinea’s Earth Sciences Division, that were...

UPNG clarifies GPA & Course combination selection criteria

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 News 17396

The University of Papua New Guinea can only deal with students selected through the Department of Higher Education Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) National Online Application System (NOAS) and the National Online Selection System (NOSS)....

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