There are ten (10) Universities in Papua New Guinea (PNG) . Six of these universities are run by the PNG Government while four (4) universities are run by Churches. Two universities are privately run.
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| List of Universities in Papua New Guinea [Photo: Law School at UPNG, by PNG Education news] |
The Ten universities in Papua New Guinea are
- University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) - Port Moresby
- University of Technology (Unitech) - Lae
- University of Goroka - Goroka (UOG) - Goroka
- University of Natural Resources & Environment (PNGUNRE) - Kokopo
- Western Pacific University WPU - Ialibu
- Divine Word University DWU - Madang
- Pacific Adventist University (PAU) - Port Moresby
- PNG Lutheran University (PNGUL) - Lae (Under construction)
- IBS University (IBSU) - Port Moresby
- Southern Cross University - Port Moresby
From the list of universities above, six universities that are run by the Government of Papua New Guinea are
- University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) - Port Moresby
- University of Technology (Unitech) - Lae
- University of Goroka - Goroka (UOG) - Goroka
- University of Natural Resources & Environment (PNGUNRE) - Kokopo
- Western Pacific University WPU - Ialibu
Church Run Universities in PNG
The following universities in PNG are by the churches
- Divine Word University - Catholic Church
- Pacific Adventist University - Seventh-Day Adventist Church
- Lutheran University - Lutheran Church
Private Universities in PNG
These are the private universities in PNG
- IBS University - Private
- Southern Cross University - Private
Top courses that are offered by each universities in PNG
- University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG)
The university of Papua New Guinea is located in Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea. The university is the premier university in the South Pacific apart from Australia and New Zealand. UPNG is well-known for the following programs.
- Law (only university of provide law degree)
- Medicine
- Geology
UPNG also offers other course programs in Business, Environment, psychology , science, information technology that are also offered by other university in PNG.
- University of Technology (Unitech)
If you want to study engineering, you need to apply to Unitech. This is the only university in PNG that offers engineering and computer science courses.
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Architecture
- Computer Science
Unitech also offers other course programs in Business, Environment, Forestry, Agriculture, science and information technology that are also offered by other university in PNG
- University of Goroka - Goroka (UOG) - Goroka
The university of Goroka is well-known for its Education courses. This university produces the teachers of the country as well as the Pacific Islands countries. If you want to become a high school or technical and vocation teacher, you need to apply to University of Goroka.
- Bachelors Degree in Education,
- Masters in Education
- PhD In Education
- Post Graduate Diploma in Education
UOG also offers other course programs in Business, Environment, psychology , science, information technology that are also offered by other university in PNG
- University of Natural Resources & Environment (PNGUNRE) - Kokopo
The PNGUNRE is well-known for its programs in Agriculture and Environment.
- Bachelor in Sustainable Tropical Agriculture
- Bachelor in Sustainable Fisheries Marine Resources
- Bachelor in Sustainable Forestry
- Bachelor in Sustainable Livestock Production
- Bachelor in Sustainable International Tourism
- Bachelor in Environment and Climate Change
- Bachelor in Renewable Energy and Environmental Energy
Other course programs are also offered by the university which other universities offer as well.
- Western Pacific University WPU
The Western Pacific University is located in Ialibu, in the Southern Highlands Province. This university is best known for its course programs like.
- International Relations
- International Business Management.
Other course programs are also offered by the university which other universities offer as well.
- Divine Word University DWU
The Divine Word University is best known for its course program in
- Medicine
- Computer Science
- Business
- Education
DWU also offers other course programs in Business, Environment, psychology , science, information technology that are also offered by other university in PNG
- Pacific Adventist University (PAU)
The Pacific Adventist University is best known for its course programs in
- Business
- Health Science
- Education
- Theology
PAU also offers other course programs in Business, Environment, psychology , science, information technology that are also offered by other university in PNG
- PNG Lutheran University (PNGUL) - Lae (Under construction)
The Lutheran University is under construction and yet to offer course programs
- IBS University (IBSU) - Port Moresby
The IBS University is best known for its courses in
- Business Managements
- Marketing
- Information Technology
Other course programs are also offered by the university which other universities offer as well.
- Southern Cross University - Port Moresby
The Southern Cross University is best known for its courses in
- Business
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Information Systems
Other course programs are also offered by the university which other universities offer as well.
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