If you are a student/ school leaver that you currently completed Grade 12 and did not get formal offer from any of the institutions, you can apply to study at University of Papua New Guinea Open College.
The UPNG Open College applications for school leavers are now open.
Applications for 2022 Grade 12 School Leavers.
The University of Papua New Guinea, through its Open College and University Centres’ is currently inviting applications for the following Programs of study:
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| UPNG Open Campus Applications for School Leavers |
School of Business & Public Policy
Intending applicants to do the undergraduate Programmes of the School of Business & Public Policy will apply for “Business and Management Foundation Year Programme”.
Eligibility Criteria
A valid Grade 12 certificate or equivalent with a minimum of 1.75 with the following conditions:
C” or better grades in English
C” or better grades in Advanced Mathematics or Mathematics A, or “B” or better grade in General Mathematics or Mathematics B.
In addition, two of the following courses, with a grade of “C” and above, will be considered to calculate the GPA: - Economics, Accounting, Business Studies, Geography, History or subjects of Natural and Physical Sciences.
Progression from Foundation of Business and Management to Year 2 of studies:
On successful completion of all the courses of Business and Management Foundation Programme, a student can choose any one of the following two options, subject to fulfilling the criteria set by the University to continue into year 2 of study:
Diploma in Accounting
Diploma in Business and Management
School of Humanities & Social Sciences
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Intending applicants to do the undergraduate “Bachelor of Arts Programme” of the School of Humanities & Social Sciences should meet the following conditions:
Eligibility Criteria
Successful completion of Grade 12 with the following grades:
C/B Grade in English,
B Grade average in two or more Social Sciences subjects, or
B Grade average in two or more Science subjects or, an equivalent of Grade 12 qualification with similar grade or GPA of 2.5.
BACHELOR OF ARTS (PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN EDUCATION)
Intending applicants to do the undergraduate “Bachelor of Arts Programme (Professional Studies in Education)” of the School of Humanities & Social Sciences should meet the following conditions:
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum of five years of professional experience in teaching at Primary School level in PNG with;
Diploma in Education (P/S)
Certificate in Teaching (P)
Those with relevant professional experience in human resource development and training are also eligible.
School of Natural & Physical Sciences
Intending applicants to do the undergraduate Programmes of the School of Natural & Physical Sciences will apply for “Bachelor of Science Foundation Year Programme”.
Eligibility Criteria
Students must study ALL the following five subjects in Grade 12 to be considered for the UPNG Science Foundation Year:
- English (Language & Literature or Applied English,
- Advance Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- and
- Physics
The Grade Point Average (GPA) is computed for all 5 courses.
The minimum required GPA for selection is 3.00
English and Advance Mathematics must be “B” minimum grade.
Students doing only two sciences subjects will not be considered.
NOTE: General Mathematics in Grade 12 is not considered for Science Foundation. Non School Leavers
All Non School Leavers will have to meet all the above Selection Criteria and
If upgrading Advance Mathematics, you must do the Applied Finite Mathematics course at UPNG and you must score a minimum “CR” grade.
NOTE: Upgrading Mathematics elsewhere will not be accepted or considered by the School.
How to Apply
Download Application Forms below and apply.
Applications for Grade 12 School Leavers close on Tuesday 31 January 2023.
No Late Applications will be Accepted
For more information, contact the Executive Director Open College on 326 7572 or 326 7110; or email: lahuib@upng.ac.pg or opencoll@upng.ac.pg
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