The UPNG Open College (UPNGOC) was established in 2002 to offer matriculation studies. The scope was widened from 2002 to offer diverse programs to increase access and meet the demand for higher education in Papua New Guinea.
The Open College is the leading provider of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in Papua New Guinea. It has a network of study centres located across the country to lend student support and engagement to its learners.
Currently, the Open College has over twenty (20)
Open College offers the following Diploma & Degree Programs which fall under Schools it comes under

We are the facilitators of Open and Distance Learning at The University of Papua New Guinea. The Open College is the Distance Learning arm of the University of Papua New Guinea.
It’s core function is to provide administrative support to the
Since its establishment Open College has maintained a network of campuses, centers and franchise study center’s around the country to bring tertiary education close to the people's’ doorsteps through open and distance learning. The Open College has
The Open College comprises three different sections, with the Executive Director as the Chief Executive Officer, three sectional heads, and an Executive Officer who all report to the Executive Director. The three sections are Programs and