University of Papua New Guinea: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3834 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #49 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #1 of 6 | In Papua New Guinea |
| #943 of 1,002 | For Genealogy |
| Top50% | For 16 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 12%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- upng.ac.pg
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 12% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Successful completion of preliminary year's studies, Grade 12 level of high school, or by Australian Matriculation, or recognized equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | February to November (February - June; July-November) |
We've calculated the 12% acceptance rate for University of Papua New Guinea based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Papua New Guinea has published 2,685 scientific papers with 65,846 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Sociology, Medicine, History, Geography and Cartography, Political Science, Engineering, and Chemistry.
University of Papua New Guinea majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 67 | 403 |
| 1994 | 46 | 307 |
| 1995 | 64 | 400 |
| 1996 | 57 | 397 |
| 1997 | 37 | 441 |
| 1998 | 32 | 427 |
| 1999 | 24 | 425 |
| 2000 | 23 | 481 |
| 2001 | 30 | 561 |
| 2002 | 18 | 559 |
| 2003 | 22 | 594 |
| 2004 | 16 | 615 |
| 2005 | 24 | 628 |
| 2006 | 41 | 789 |
| 2007 | 36 | 866 |
| 2008 | 37 | 995 |
| 2009 | 41 | 975 |
| 2010 | 38 | 1197 |
| 2011 | 42 | 1221 |
| 2012 | 35 | 1382 |
| 2013 | 39 | 1524 |
| 2014 | 44 | 1769 |
| 2015 | 70 | 2131 |
| 2016 | 46 | 3251 |
| 2017 | 49 | 4080 |
| 2018 | 62 | 3975 |
| 2019 | 58 | 4374 |
| 2020 | 86 | 5013 |
| 2021 | 73 | 4971 |
| 2022 | 83 | 4441 |
| 2023 | 63 | 4679 |
| 2024 | 73 | 3877 |
| 2025 | 47 | 3728 |
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 Papua New Guinea.
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 | TBD |
| 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 | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Certificate/Diploma | Accountancy, Anaesthesiology, Communication Studies, Community Health, Dental Technology, Law, Modern Languages, Welfare and Protective Services |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Banking, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Design, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fine Arts, Gender Studies, Geography, Health Administration, Health Education, History, Hotel and Restaurant, Human Resources, Information Sciences, Journalism, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Media Studies, Medical Technology, Medicine, Midwifery, Modern Languages, Music, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Surgery, Sustainable Development, Theatre, Tourism |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Business Administration, Management, Natural Sciences |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Anaesthesiology, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Dentistry, Dermatology, Health Sciences, Human Resources, Law, Medical Technology, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Surgery |
| Doctor's Degree | Business Administration, Philosophy |
University of Papua New Guinea alumni
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James Marape
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
James Marape is a Papua New Guinean politician who has served as the prime minister of Papua New Guinea since May 2019. He has been a member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea since July 2007, representing the electorate of Tari-Pori Open in Hela Province in the New Guinea Highlands. He has held Cabinet Posts as Minister of Education (2008–2011), Minister of Finance (2012–2019), and Minister of Foreign Affairs (2023–2024). Marape entered the 2022 elections under the banner of the Pangu Party and won the most seats, while still being far from a majority. He was therefore able to form government, which was elected unopposed by the new parliament.
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Peter O'Neill
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Peter Charles Paire O'Neill is a Papua New Guinean politician who served as the seventh Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea from 2011 to 2019. He has been a Member of Parliament for Ialibu-Pangia since 2002. He was a former cabinet minister and the leader of the People's National Congress between 2006 and 2022. He resigned his position as prime minister to avoid a vote of no confidence, and he was succeeded by James Marape.
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Bob Dadae
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Sir Bob Bofeng Dadae GCL GCMG KStJ is a Papua New Guinean politician currently serving as the tenth governor-general of Papua New Guinea since 2017.
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David Vunagi
- Occupations
- bishop
- Biography
-
Sir David Okete Vuvuiri Vunagi GCMG was a Solomon Islands Anglican bishop who served as governor-general of Solomon Islands from 2019 to 2024. He was the archbishop of Melanesia and bishop of the Diocese of Central Melanesia from 2009 to 2015.
University of Papua New Guinea faculties and divisions
| College : Open College | Accountancy, Business Administration, Education, Management |
|---|---|
| School : Business and Public Policy | Banking, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance, Management, Political Sciences, Psychology, Tourism |
| School : Humanities and Social Sciences | Administration, Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Business and Commerce, Communication Studies, Demography and Population, Development Studies, Economics, English, Fine Arts, Gender Studies, Geography, History, Information Sciences, Journalism, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Relations, Social Work, Sociology, Visual Arts |
| School : Law | Law |
| School : Medicine and Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Medicine |
| School : Natural and Physical Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Statistics |
General information
| Alternative names | UPNG |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| Accreditation | Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) |
| Motto | To be dedicated to the pursuit, advancement and dissemination of knowledge, understanding and wisdom |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 320 University Port Moresby, National Capital District, 134 Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| City population | 317,000 |