UOG/Unitech Stat P Test Booking 2023

STAT P is a 2-hour, 10-minute exam that assesses verbal and quantitative reasoning skills. Specific subject knowledge is not tested in this exam. For information on how to prepare for the test, refer to the 'Prepare' section of this website.

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Stat P test booking 2023 Test Dates

Note that the dates are based on 2019 - 2021 dates, so check your deputy principles for the latest dates

Test Dates 9 - 13 November

Please note, not all locations will run tests on all days.

Test Locations

Alotau, Buka, Daru Island, Goroka, Kavieng, Kimbe, Kiunga, Kokopo, Lae, Lorengau, Madang, Mendi, Mt Hagen, Popondetta, Port Moresby, Vanimo and Wewak.

Stat P Test Fee

K100 (to be paid AFTER booking).

This fee is non-refundable. Payments are due by 25 October 2020. Late payments cannot be accepted.

Payment queries should be directed to the STAT P Officer stat-p@pnguot.ac.pg. Queries should include your full name, STAT ID and a photo of your white, printed bank receipt.

Communications with STAT Office

All applicant communications from ACER will be through the ACER Account Messaging System.

Once applicants have created their ACER Account (part of the test booking process) they will have access to this messaging system.

To access 'Messages', login into your ACER User Account and click on the 'Messages' option at the top of the page.

Emails will only be sent if a valid email address has been provided in your ACER User Account. Emails are additional to messages sent to your ACER Account Messaging System. 

You can add an email address to your ACER Account yourself. Please see the Register webpage for details. Email addresses must be successfully validated before ACER will send communications to them. 

When you add an email address to your account, the system will automatically send you an email to 'validate your ACER account'. You must click on the link in the email to validate your account.

Requirements for entry to 2022 courses

• Grade 12 School Leavers (SLs) 2020

The PNG University of Technology (UOT) will only consider applications of Grade 12 School Leavers (SLs) who sit the STAT P test in November 2020.

• Grade 12 School Leavers (SLs) 2020 and Pre-Service Non-School Leavers

The University of Goroka (UOG) will only consider applications of Grade 12 School Leavers (SLs) and Pre-Service Non-School Leavers who sit the STAT P test in November 2020.

• A Pre-Service Non-School Leaver is a person who completed grade 12 in a previous year but did not gain a place at any university yet.

This test is not for postgraduate, In-service or PDGE students.

University Admission/Selection Queries

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY LAE

For more information on admission to UOT or the selection process, please contact UOT directly:

Willeanna Gull (STAT P Officer): 

Phone 473 4286 or 473 4289 (8am - 4pm on weekdays) 

Email stat-p@pnguot.ac.pg

UNIVERSITY OF GOROKA

For more information on admission to UOG or the selection process, please contact UOG directly:

Yali Negere: Phone 531 1735 or Email: statpenquiries@uog.ac.pg

For information on how to book or 2019 STAT P test results, refer to their website.

UPNG Online Application System - Enrollment

The University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG), informs prospective applicants that the Online Application System for receiving applications for Undergraduate, and Post Graduate programs is offered by the University.

Click here to get the latest on UPNG Online Application System 2024/2025

The University will consider applications from the following categories of candidates:

General Criteria for Non-School Leavers 

1. Candidates who have completed diploma or degree programs from recognized institutions within the country or overseas;
2. Candidates who have met the National Matriculation Requirements from recognized National and Secondary High Schools or that equivalent level prior to 2020;
3. Professional candidates applying to specific programs that are on offer under professional study programs and related to their current job experience and description;
4. Candidates who have attained a diploma from a recognised college or university under an affiliated program with UPNG;
5. International and South Pacific Islanders may apply using this form. Admissions to UPNG will depend on the fixed quota that is reserved for such category; and
6. Candidates who have withdrawn or been excluded from studies for academic and disciplinary reasons are eligible to re-enrol in Semester 1.

General Criteria for School Leavers

PNG citizens completing Year 12 in overseas countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific countries are encouraged to apply. 

If in doubt regarding this arrangement, please seek assistance from the Selection Unit of the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (DHERST);

Students currently undertaking Grade 12 studies at National and Secondary High Schools in PNG will apply through the DHERST Online application. 

Please see the specific eligibility criteria for each program, which are available with the details of each program.

 Limitation of Admission

Because of limited places and resources, the University can only admit a limited number of new students into various programs of study. As a result, competition is very high and priority is given to those with higher GPAs. Those seeking enrolment must satisfy the admission requirements of the University.

2. Application for Enrollment Instructions

Applicants are hereby requested to take note of the following instructions

1. Pay a (K20.00 for Undergraduate & Honours) and (K50.00 for Masters and PhD programmes of all schools except for School of Business and Public Policy) non-refundable application processing fee, to UPNG General Account No: 1000583572 BSP, (WAIGANI) before applying online. Make sure to indicate your name and correct date of deposit on the deposit slip when paying.
2. Applicants to the School of Business and Public Policy (SBPP) Post Graduate programs must refer to the SBPP Post Graduate advertisement on the UPNG website for the application processing fee and eligibility criteria. Call Lisa on 3267 299 for more information.
3. Before choosing your program of choice, read through our admission and eligibility requirements and criteria for all our programs.
4. Follow the steps as indicated on the online form, fill in the blanks and submit your application online. No attachment is required in the Online Application.
5. After submitting your application online, scan your documents into a single compressed PDF file and send: to the school of your choice email address indicated below. For example, if you have applied Online for Science Foundation Year, email your documents to School of Natural & Physical Sciences email. Indicate and label the file appropriately under your name and the specific program applied to before sending/emailing.

♦ School of Business & Public Policy Application: mn_sbpp@upng.ac.pg

♦ School of Humanities & Social Sciences: mb_shss@upng.ac.pg

♦ School of Natural & Physical Sciences: gv_snps@upng.ac.pg

♦ School of Medicine & Health Sciences: rk_smhs@upng.ac.pg

♦ School of Law: mt_sol@upng.ac.pg

6. Successful candidates will be notified through email and by post by mid-December, together with the successful School Leavers.
7. If your name is not on the Final List, it means that your application for admission is unsuccessful.
8. All information regarding Fees, Registration & Orientation will be included in the acceptance letter.
9. Manual Applications without any record of online submission will not be considered.

Authorized by:

The Acting Registrar

Ms. Eshwin Enoch

Contact the registrar or visit UPNG's website for the latest information on the Online Application System and  Enrollment