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

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2027 Undergraduate Admissions: Non-School Leaver & Re-Enrolment Applications

Thursday, August 27, 2026 Announcements 32

The University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) advises all prospective Non-School Leaver (NSL) applicants that beginning with the upcoming academic intake for 2027, NSL applications for programs listed on the National Online Application System (NOAS)...

Guest Lecture: Trial Preparation – “My Route from Bar to the Bench”

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Announcements 547

The Papua New Guinea Centre for Judicial Excellence, Supreme & National Courts of Justice, in collaboration with the University of Papua New Guinea, will host a guest lecture on Trial Preparation: “My Route from Bar to the Bench”. Guest Speaker:...

Admissions Open – UPNG Centre of Excellence in ICT (UPNG-CEIT)

Friday, June 19, 2026 Announcements 1952

Start your future with the University of Papua New Guinea Centre of Excellence in ICT (UPNG-CEIT)! Applications are now open for Sprint 1, 2026 (July–October 2026). Gain practical, industry-relevant skills through our three certificate programs:...

Latest News

New University Vice-Chancellor Appointed Effective Today

Friday, August 01, 2025 News 7494

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 7109

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 46249

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)....

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School of Humanities & Social Sciences

School of Law

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