Admission to the academic programmes is very competitive and potential students are requested to read this section very carefully. All the interested applicants of undergraduate programmes of the School will apply for the “Science Foundation Year” Programme.
Minimum Eligibility Criteria:
To apply, applicants must fulfill the following minimum eligibility criteria:
- Have graduated or will be graduating in 2018 with a valid Grade 12 certificate, and/or equivalent.
- Have obtained:
- “B” or
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
The school offers the following programs and courses:

The University of Papua New Guinea commenced academic programs in 1966 with a Preliminary Year and undergraduate studies in the Faculties of Arts, Education, Law, and Science. Science consisted of the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics
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