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The University of Goroka

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world rank  10372

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Overview

The University of Goroka is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Goroka, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea. Founded in 1968, The University of Goroka (UOG) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology. UOG provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. UOG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

The University of Goroka's Control Typepublic

Entity

The University of Goroka's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

The University of Goroka' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

The University of Goroka's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UOG
Founded 1968
Motto Creating the Future
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Location

Address PO Box 1078
Goroka
Eastern Highlands
Papua New Guinea
The University of Goroka's location map and satellite view Location Map
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The University of Goroka Phone Number (731) 1700
The University of Goroka Fax Number (732) 2620
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

The University of Goroka is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize The University of Goroka as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The University of Goroka Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of The University of Goroka is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify The University of Goroka's academic range and degree level offering.



The University of Goroka: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes
L&C
B&S Yes
M&H
S&T Yes
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Programs and Courses

The University of Goroka Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

The University of Goroka Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of The University of Goroka categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at The University of Goroka.



The University of Goroka: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact The University of Goroka Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official The University of Goroka website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

The University of Goroka Admission Info


The University of Goroka's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

The University of Goroka is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


The University of Goroka's Admission Selection Admission Selection

The University of Goroka 's admission selection is not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

The University of Goroka 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


The University of Goroka's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


The University of Goroka's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact The University of Goroka's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

The University of Goroka Size and Profile


The University of Goroka's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

The University of Goroka has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.


The University of Goroka's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

The University of Goroka's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


The University of Goroka's Control Type Control Type

The University of Goroka is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


The University of Goroka's Entity Type Entity Type

The University of Goroka is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


The University of Goroka's Campus Setting Campus Setting

The University of Goroka's main campus setting is not reported.


The University of Goroka's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

The University of Goroka adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.


The University of Goroka's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


The University of Goroka is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

The University of Goroka Facilities


The University of Goroka's Library University Library

Yes Visit The University of Goroka's Library


The University of Goroka's Housing University Housing

Not reported


The University of Goroka's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


The University of Goroka's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

The University of Goroka Services


The University of Goroka's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


The University of Goroka's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


The University of Goroka's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


The University of Goroka's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


The University of Goroka's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

The University of Goroka Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

The University of Goroka Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important The University of Goroka's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)


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Official Social Media Channels

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The University of Goroka public or private?

The University of Goroka is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is The University of Goroka profit or non-profit?

The University of Goroka is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of The University of Goroka in terms of enrollment?

The University of Goroka has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of The University of Goroka in terms of academic staff?

The University of Goroka's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.

Is The University of Goroka a coeducational institution?

The University of Goroka is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does The University of Goroka use?

The University of Goroka adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.

What religion is The University of Goroka affiliated with?

None.

Does The University of Goroka admit international students?

Not reported.

What is The University of Goroka's acceptance rate and admission policy?

The University of Goroka 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university 's admission selection is not reported.

How much does it cost to attend The University of Goroka UOG?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is The University of Goroka UOG located?

The University of Goroka is located in Goroka, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea. Address: PO Box 1078.

Is The University of Goroka UOG accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, The University of Goroka is accredited by Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (since ).

Does The University of Goroka offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does The University of Goroka offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does The University of Goroka have a university library?

Yes

Does The University of Goroka provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does The University of Goroka have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does The University of Goroka offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does The University of Goroka offer career services?

Not reported

Does The University of Goroka offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does The University of Goroka have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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