List of 6 best universities in Papua New Guinea

Updated: February 29, 2024

Ranking by academic field

Top 6 universities in Papua New Guinea ranked by EduRank based on research outputs, non-academic prominence, and alumni influence. The rankings are determined by analyzing 48.4K citations received by 3.66K academic publications made by 6 universities from Papua New Guinea, the popularity of 26 recognized alumni, and the largest reference database available.

1. University of Papua New Guinea

#49 in Oceania

#4061 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Founded: 1966

2. Papua New Guinea University of Technology

#51 in Oceania

#5041 in the World

Enrollment: 3,000
Founded: 1965

3. Divine Word University

#53 in Oceania

#6981 in the World

Enrollment: 3,185
Founded: 1980

4. University of Goroka

#54 in Oceania

#7423 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 1968

5. Pacific Adventist University

#56 in Oceania

#9574 in the World

Founded: 1984

6. PNG University of Natural Resources and Environment

#59 in Oceania

#12314 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Enrollment: 2,000
Founded: 1965

The best cities to study in Papua New Guinea based on the number of universities and their ranks are Port Moresby, Lae, Madang, and Goroka.

Average cost of living for students in Papua New Guinea is $302 + $32-232 for rent (depends on where to live: dormitory, renting with a roommate or solo).