Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a country located in the Pacific region with a population of over 9 million people. It is home to eight universities, five of which are public and three private universities run by the Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist missions.
In this article, we will provide you with a guide to these universities, their locations, and their affiliations.
Public Universities in Papua New Guinea
1. University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) - Port Moresby
Established in 1965, UPNG is the oldest and largest university in PNG. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of fields such as agriculture, business, law, medicine, and social sciences.
2. Papua New Guinea University of Technology (UNITECH) - Lae
UNITECH was established in 1965 and is the country's premier technological university. It offers programs in engineering, science, and natural resources management.
3. University of Goroka (UOG) - Goroka
UOG was established in 1967 and is a specialized teacher-training university. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in education, arts, and social sciences.
4. University of Natural Resources and Environment (UNRE) - Kerevat, East New Britain
UNRE was established in 1997 and is a specialized university focusing on natural resources management and environmental studies.
5. Western Pacific University (WPU) - Pangia, Southern Highlands Province
WPU is the newest public university, established in 2018, and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in agriculture, business, and social sciences.
Private/Agency Universities in Papua New Guinea
1. Divine Word University (DWU) - Madang
DWU was established in 1996 and is a Catholic university run by the Divine Word Missionaries. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in arts, business, education, health sciences, and natural sciences.
2. Pacific Adventist University (PAU) - Port Moresby
PAU was established in 1984 and is a Seventh-Day Adventist university. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in arts, business, education, health sciences, and theology.
3. International Business School (IBS) University - Port Moresby
IBS University is a private university that offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business, information technology, and hospitality management.
Proposed Lutheran University in Lae
PNG's Prime Minister, James Marape, has challenged the Lutheran Church to build a university in Lae.
Talks are underway, but this has not yet come to fruition. If established, this university would be the 9th in PNG.
Final words
There are 8 universities in PNG, providing a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, from natural resources management to business and theology.
The proposed 9th Lutheran University in Lae is still in the planning stages.
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