INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
The UPNG External application for 2026 is now open. The application form must be completed by candidates who wish to apply to any of the School’s Open College programs. The following programs are on offer in the external mode and include, Science Foundation Year (SFY), Business Management Foundation Year, (BMFY), Bachelor of Arts - (Professional Studies in Education), Bachelor of Arts Year 1, Bachelor of Accounting, Diploma in Accounting, Bachelor in Business Management, and Diploma in Business Management.
Pay an application processing fee of K20 into UPNG General Account No: 1000583572 BSP, (WAIGANI) and attach the original receipt to the form before submitting. Send the completed application form by post to: The Senior Assistant Registrar, University of PNG Open College, PO Box 341, UNIVERSITY PO, National Capital District.
Hand Deliver to UPNG Open College headquarters or any University Learning Centres in the Provinces and Districts in the following locations:
Southern Region: NCD (Waigani Campus), Milne Bay (Alotau), Daru and Kiunga New Guinea Islands Region: Buka, Kokopo, Pomio, West New Britain (Kimbe) Highlands Region: Mt. Hagen, Enga (Wabag), Simbu (Kundiawa) and Southern Highlands (Mendi) Momase Region: Madang, Morobe (Lae), East Sepik (Wewak), Yangoru-Saussia, Brugam (Maprik)
UPNG does not have University Learning Centres in the following Provinces: Central, West Sepik (Vanimo), and Oro (Popondetta).