Papua New Guinea University of Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4980 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #51 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #2 of 6 | In Papua New Guinea |
| #1545 of 2,695 | For Forestry |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 3,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.unitech.ac.pg
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 15%*
* The Papua New Guinea University of Technology is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Completion of high school education, Grade 12 level or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | February to November (February - June; July-November) |
| Enrollment | 3,000 |
Research profile
Papua New Guinea University of Technology has published 1,283 scientific papers with 17,016 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, and Geology.
Papua New Guinea University of Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 12 | 34 |
| 1994 | 9 | 37 |
| 1995 | 8 | 49 |
| 1996 | 11 | 62 |
| 1997 | 15 | 38 |
| 1998 | 20 | 72 |
| 1999 | 20 | 72 |
| 2000 | 16 | 80 |
| 2001 | 21 | 126 |
| 2002 | 10 | 110 |
| 2003 | 14 | 175 |
| 2004 | 14 | 157 |
| 2005 | 8 | 158 |
| 2006 | 10 | 196 |
| 2007 | 16 | 181 |
| 2008 | 18 | 212 |
| 2009 | 15 | 235 |
| 2010 | 11 | 244 |
| 2011 | 15 | 297 |
| 2012 | 10 | 292 |
| 2013 | 24 | 333 |
| 2014 | 37 | 370 |
| 2015 | 34 | 385 |
| 2016 | 34 | 435 |
| 2017 | 48 | 426 |
| 2018 | 52 | 580 |
| 2019 | 81 | 812 |
| 2020 | 66 | 1106 |
| 2021 | 99 | 1594 |
| 2022 | 86 | 1946 |
| 2023 | 110 | 2039 |
| 2024 | 129 | 2132 |
| 2025 | 60 | 1810 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Papua New Guinea University of Technology.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Certificate/Diploma | Architecture, Building Technologies, Forestry, Nursing |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Agriculture, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Building Technologies, Business and Commerce, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Development Studies, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Food Technology, Forestry, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Mining Engineering, Real Estate, Rural Planning, Surveying and Mapping |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Agriculture, Computer Science, Forestry, Mathematics |
| Master's Degree | Agriculture, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Forestry, Information Technology, Leadership, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Telecommunications Engineering, Waste Management |
| Doctor's Degree | Agriculture, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Development Studies, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
Notable alumni
-
Don Polye
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Don Pomb Polye is a Papua New Guinean politician from Enga Province. He has been a Cabinet Minister under two Prime Ministers, and was briefly Deputy Prime Minister from July to December 2010. He has held Foreign Affairs, Immigration, Transport, Civil Aviation, Finance and Treasury portfolios.
Papua New Guinea University of Technology faculties and divisions
| College : Bulolo Forestry College | Forestry |
|---|---|
| College : Timber and Forestry Training College | Forestry |
| Department/Division : Agriculture | Agriculture, Rural Planning |
| Department/Division : Applied Physics | Applied Physics, Radiophysics |
| Department/Division : Applied Sciences | Applied Chemistry, Food Technology |
| Department/Division : Architecture and Construction Management | Architecture, Building Technologies |
| Department/Division : Business Studies | Business Administration, Business and Commerce |
| Department/Division : Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering |
| Department/Division : Communication and Development Studies | Communication Studies, Development Studies, Public Relations |
| Department/Division : Electrical and Communications Engineering | Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Department/Division : Forestry | Forestry |
| Department/Division : Mathematics and Computer Science | Mathematics, Statistics |
| Department/Division : Mechanical Engineering | Energy Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Production Engineering |
| Department/Division : Mining Engineering | Mining Engineering |
| Department/Division : Open and Distance Learning (DODL) | Business Administration, Communication Studies, Development Studies, Mathematics and Computer Science, Surveying and Mapping |
| Department/Division : Surveying and Land Studies | Surveying and Mapping |
| School : Nursing | Nursing |
General information
| Founded | 1965 |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Private Mail Services Lae, Morobe Province, 411 Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| City population | 101,000 |