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|type=[[Public university|Public]]
|vice_chancellor =Professor Albert Mellam
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|city =[[Port Moresby]]
|vice_chancellor=Frank Griffin
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|state =[[National Capital District (Papua New Guinea)|National Capital District]]
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|city=[[Port Moresby]]
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[[File:The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing at the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG), in Port Moresby.jpg|thumb|The [[President of India]], Shri [[Pranab Mukherjee]] speaking at the University of Papua New Guinea]]


The '''University of Papua New Guinea''' ('''UPNG''') is a university located in [[Port Moresby]], capital of [[Papua New Guinea]]. It was established by [[local ordinance|ordinance]] of the [[Territory_of_New_Guinea|Australian administration]] in 1965. This followed the Currie Commission which had enquired into [[higher education]] in Papua New Guinea. The University of Papua New Guinea Act No. 18, 1983 bill repealing the old Ordinance was passed by the National Parliament in August 1983. The university has moved from a departmental to a school structure to foster interdisciplinary and inter-school relationships.
The '''University of Papua New Guinea''' ('''UPNG''') is a university located in [[Port Moresby]], capital of [[Papua New Guinea]]. It was established by [[local ordinance|ordinance]] of the [[Territory of New Guinea|Australian administration]] in 1965. This followed the Currie Commission which had enquired into [[higher education]] in Papua New Guinea. The University of Papua New Guinea Act No. 18, 1983 bill repealing the old Ordinance was passed by the National Parliament in August 1983.


The university has moved from a departmental to a school structure to foster interdisciplinary and inter-school relationships. The university's library is known as the Michael Somare Library, named after the country's first Prime Minister [[Michael Somare|Sir Michael Somare]]. Multiple sources have included it among the best universities in Papua New Guinea.<ref>{{cite web |title=Best universities in Papua new guinea 2022/2023 |url=https://myajiratoday.com/best-universities-in-papua-new-guinea-2022-2023/ |website=Myajira Today |access-date=14 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Top Universities in Papua New Guinea 2022 |url=https://www.adscientificindex.com/university-ranking/?country_code=pg |website=AD Scientific Index |access-date=14 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Papua New Guinea |url=https://www.webometrics.info/en/oceania/papua%20new%20guinea%20 |website=Ranking Web of Universities |access-date=14 September 2022}}</ref>
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In recent times, the university has seen significant changes to its ageing infrastructure with the Government of Papua New Guinea handing over the 2015 Pacific Games Village to the university for student dormitories. Several major infrastructure development were made in partnership with the Australian Government of a new and modern lecture theater, School of Business and Public Policy complex and a Student Services building. The Government of Papua New Guinea is also funding several projects such as School of Natural and Physical Sciences building and the newly-completed School of Law complex.


==History==
There are more than 15,000 students annually in Port Moresby campuses, five open campuses and 13 study centres. The UPNG School of Law is currently the only law school in Papua New Guinea.
The first students at UPNG were enrolled in 1966, with 58 enrolees in a preliminary course. [[John Gunther (public servant)|John Gunther]] was the university's inaugural vice-chancellor. Degree courses commenced in 1967 with 83 students across three faculties of arts, law, and science.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/250169698|title=First students will graduate next year|newspaper=Papua New Guinea Post-Courier|date=22 December 1969}}</ref> The university's first undergraduate degrees were awarded in August 1970 and included future prime minister [[Rabbie Namaliu]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110333443|title=First graduate from P-NG|newspaper=The Canberra Times|date=23 July 1970}}</ref>


==Infrastructure==
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In recent times, the university has seen significant changes to its ageing infrastructure with the Government of Papua New Guinea handing over the [[2015 Pacific Games]] Village to the university for the purpose of becoming student dormitories. There are several other major infrastructure developments made in partnership with the Australian Government for a new and modern lecture theater, School of Business and Public Policy complex and a Student Services building. The Government of Papua New Guinea is also funding several projects such as School of Natural and Physical Sciences building and the newly completed School of Law complex.
==National School of Arts==
The '''National School of Arts''', based in Port Moresby, was amalgamated into the university in 1990. It had been established in 1972 as the '''Creative Arts Centre''' and opened a gallery in 1975. In 1976, it became the National School of Arts, and taught theatre, visual arts and music.<ref>{{cite web |title=University of Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby:Department of Creative Arts - Music |url=https://idmmei.org/record.php?id=2977 |website=idmmei.org |publisher=International Directory of Music and Music Education Institutions |access-date=23 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite thesis |first=Pamela Christine |last=Rosi | title=Bung wantaim: The role of the National Arts School in creating national culture and identity in Papua New Guinea | publisher=Bryn Mawr College | date=1994 |type=PhD | via=proquest |url=https://www.proquest.com/openview/3854f72442e0388306d7506c419d1808/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=National Arts School |url=https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG199621 |publisher=British Museum |access-date=23 July 2023}}</ref>

==Students==
There are more than 15,000 students annually in Port Moresby campuses, five open campuses, and 13 study centres. While the majority of the students are from Papua New Guinea, there are international students from other Pacific countries, especially from the [[Solomon Islands]], who currently study at the university. The UPNG School of Law is currently the only law school in Papua New Guinea. The School of Business and Public Policy offers MBA and Masters in Economics and Public Policy programs.

==Courses==
There are programs in:
There are programs in:

[[Economics]]
*[[Medicine]]
*[[Medicine]]
*[[Pharmacy]]
*[[Pharmacy]]
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==Alumni==
==Alumni==
*[[Yolarnie Amepou]], herpetologist and conservationist
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*[[Vincent Eri]], The fifth Governor General of Papua New Guinea
*[[Henry Kila]], former president of the [[Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee]]
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*[[Salamo Injia]], former Chief Justice of Papua New Guinea
*[[George Manuhu]], judge of the [[Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea]]
*[[Kalkot Mataskelekele]], President of Vanuatu
*[[Kalkot Mataskelekele]], President of Vanuatu
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*[[Hank Nelson]], historian<ref>{{cite web|url=http://press-files.anu.edu.au/downloads/press/p286291/pdf/hanknelson.pdf|title=Hyland Neil (‘Hank’) Nelson|accessdate=2016-05-08}}</ref>
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*[[Peter O'Neill]], Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea
*[[Mekere Morauta]], former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea
*[[Mekere Morauta]], former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea
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*[[Hank Nelson]], Australian historian<ref>{{cite web|url=http://press-files.anu.edu.au/downloads/press/p286291/pdf/hanknelson.pdf|title=Hyland Neil (‘Hank’) Nelson|access-date=2016-05-08}}</ref>
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*[[Paias Wingti]], former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea
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*[[Powes Parkop]], governor for National Capital District
*[[Cecilia Nembou]], educator, women's rights activist, and first female vice-chancellor for a university in Papua New Guinea
*[[Cecilia Nembou]], educator, women's rights activist, and first female vice-chancellor for a university in Papua New Guinea
*[[Vincent Eri]], The fifth Governor General of Papua New Guinea
*[[Peter O'Neill]], Former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea
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*[[Powes Parkop]], governor for National Capital District
*[[Gibbs Salika]], Chief Justice of Papua New Guinea
*[[Paias Wingti]], former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea
*[[Jeremiah Manele]], Prime Minister of the [[Solomon Islands]]


==Affiliation==
==Affiliation==
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Not to be confused with University of Papua or List of universities in Guinea.

University of Papua New Guinea
MottoTo be dedicated to the pursuit, advancement and dissemination of knowledge, understanding and wisdom
TypePublic
Established1965; 60 years ago (1965) [1]
Vice-ChancellorFrank Griffin
Students15,000[1]
Location
Port Moresby
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National Capital District
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Papua New Guinea
CampusWaigani main campus and Taurama Medical Faculty
AffiliationsACU
ASAIHL
Websitewww.upng.ac.pg
The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee speaking at the University of Papua New Guinea

The University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) is a university located in Port Moresby, capital of Papua New Guinea. It was established by ordinance of the Australian administration in 1965. This followed the Currie Commission which had enquired into higher education in Papua New Guinea. The University of Papua New Guinea Act No. 18, 1983 bill repealing the old Ordinance was passed by the National Parliament in August 1983.

The university has moved from a departmental to a school structure to foster interdisciplinary and inter-school relationships. The university's library is known as the Michael Somare Library, named after the country's first Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare. Multiple sources have included it among the best universities in Papua New Guinea.[2][3][4]

History

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The first students at UPNG were enrolled in 1966, with 58 enrolees in a preliminary course. John Gunther was the university's inaugural vice-chancellor. Degree courses commenced in 1967 with 83 students across three faculties of arts, law, and science.[5] The university's first undergraduate degrees were awarded in August 1970 and included future prime minister Rabbie Namaliu.[6]

Infrastructure

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In recent times, the university has seen significant changes to its ageing infrastructure with the Government of Papua New Guinea handing over the 2015 Pacific Games Village to the university for the purpose of becoming student dormitories. There are several other major infrastructure developments made in partnership with the Australian Government for a new and modern lecture theater, School of Business and Public Policy complex and a Student Services building. The Government of Papua New Guinea is also funding several projects such as School of Natural and Physical Sciences building and the newly completed School of Law complex.

National School of Arts

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The National School of Arts, based in Port Moresby, was amalgamated into the university in 1990. It had been established in 1972 as the Creative Arts Centre and opened a gallery in 1975. In 1976, it became the National School of Arts, and taught theatre, visual arts and music.[7][8][9]

Students

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There are more than 15,000 students annually in Port Moresby campuses, five open campuses, and 13 study centres. While the majority of the students are from Papua New Guinea, there are international students from other Pacific countries, especially from the Solomon Islands, who currently study at the university. The UPNG School of Law is currently the only law school in Papua New Guinea. The School of Business and Public Policy offers MBA and Masters in Economics and Public Policy programs.

Courses

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There are programs in:

Economics

Problem-based learning (PBL) approaches are used.

Alumni

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Affiliation

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References

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  1. ^ a b About the University
  2. ^ "Best universities in Papua new guinea 2022/2023". Myajira Today. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Top Universities in Papua New Guinea 2022". AD Scientific Index. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
  4. ^ "Papua New Guinea". Ranking Web of Universities. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
  5. ^ "First students will graduate next year". Papua New Guinea Post-Courier. 22 December 1969.
  6. ^ "First graduate from P-NG". The Canberra Times. 23 July 1970.
  7. ^ "University of Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby:Department of Creative Arts - Music". idmmei.org. International Directory of Music and Music Education Institutions. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  8. ^ Rosi, Pamela Christine (1994). Bung wantaim: The role of the National Arts School in creating national culture and identity in Papua New Guinea (PhD). Bryn Mawr College – via proquest.
  9. ^ "National Arts School". British Museum. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  10. ^ "Hyland Neil ('Hank') Nelson" (PDF). Retrieved 8 May 2016.
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