University of Goroka Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7432 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #54 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #4 of 6 | In Papua New Guinea |
| #5848 of 6,395 | For History |
| #6205 of 6,622 | For Sociology |
| #6584 of 6,655 | For Law |
| #6671 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #6805 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 10,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.uog.ac.pg
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 37%*
* The University of Goroka 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 ('B' level grades) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | February to December |
| Enrollment | 10,000 |
Research profile
University of Goroka has published 123 scientific papers with 1,936 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Sociology, Biology, History, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Ecology, and Geography and Cartography.
University of Goroka majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 6 |
| 1999 | 1 | 5 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 6 | 12 |
| 2002 | 2 | 13 |
| 2003 | 3 | 17 |
| 2004 | 2 | 22 |
| 2005 | 0 | 25 |
| 2006 | 0 | 30 |
| 2007 | 4 | 35 |
| 2008 | 1 | 37 |
| 2009 | 0 | 42 |
| 2010 | 0 | 47 |
| 2011 | 3 | 44 |
| 2012 | 2 | 35 |
| 2013 | 5 | 33 |
| 2014 | 4 | 50 |
| 2015 | 9 | 49 |
| 2016 | 2 | 47 |
| 2017 | 9 | 43 |
| 2018 | 4 | 85 |
| 2019 | 2 | 58 |
| 2020 | 8 | 104 |
| 2021 | 9 | 219 |
| 2022 | 7 | 251 |
| 2023 | 9 | 270 |
| 2024 | 3 | 286 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | c. 11,000-13,000 per annum (PGK) |
|---|
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 University of Goroka.
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 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Certificate/Diploma | Accountancy, Agriculture, Art Education, Business Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Hotel Management, Parks and Recreation, Preschool Education, Science Education, Technology Education, Tourism, Vocational Education |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Agriculture, Anthropology, Art Education, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Business Administration, Business Education, Chemistry, Communication Arts, Computer Science, Curriculum, Design, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, English, Environmental Studies, Family Studies, Fashion Design, Food Science, Geography (Human), Heritage Preservation, History, Home Economics, Hotel and Restaurant, Indigenous Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Midwifery, Modern Languages, Nutrition, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religious Education, Science Education, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Sociology, Special Education, Teacher Training, Technology, Technology Education, Textile Design, Tourism, Vocational Education |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Education |
| Master's Degree | Arts and Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Literature, Modern Languages, Social Sciences, Teacher Training |
| Doctor's Degree | Education, Mathematics, Natural Sciences |
University of Goroka faculties and divisions
| Campus : Enga | Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Physics |
|---|---|
| Institute : Distance and Flexible Learning (IDFL) | Business Administration, Curriculum, Educational Administration, Literature, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Special Education, Teacher Training |
| Institute : Technical Vocational Education Training (ITVET) | Design, Hotel and Restaurant, Technology, Technology Education, Tourism, Vocational Education |
| School : Education | Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Special Education, Teacher Training |
| School : Humanities | Business and Commerce, Communication Arts, Communication Studies, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Indigenous Studies, Literature, Modern Languages, Social Sciences |
| School : Postgraduate Studies | Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Education, Mathematics, Natural Sciences |
| School : Science | Agriculture, Biology, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Physics |
General information
| Alternative names | UOG |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| Accreditation | Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) |
| Motto | Creating the Future |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 1078 Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province, 441 Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| City population | 22,000 |