Admission standards

University admission in Papua New Guinea

Official minimum entry requirements and the school system, from the country's UNESCO classification and national sources.

As classified by the country with UNESCO (ISCED 2011), reference year 2018. Universities may set higher requirements.

Secondary School (Grade 11 to 12)2 years, from age 17
Minimum entry: High School Certificate Grade 10
Awards: High School Certificate Grade 12

Bachelor's in secondary teaching4 years, from age 19
Minimum entry: High School Certificate Grade 12
Awards: Bachelor's in secondary teaching
Bachelor degree programmes4 years, from age 19
Minimum entry: Higher School Certificate or Certificate Grade 12 in Tertiary & Community Studies (CTCS)
Awards: Bachelor degree
Bachelor degree in medicine programme4 years, from age 20
Minimum entry: Science Foundation Diploma
Awards: Bachelor degree in medicine

Diploma of Nursing3 years, from age 19
Minimum entry: High School Certificate Grade 12
Awards: Diploma of Nursing & Teaching
Diploma of Teaching (primary)3 years, from age 19
Minimum entry: High School Certificate Grade 12
Awards: Diploma of Nursing & Teaching
Commerce Diploma programme2 years, from age 19
Minimum entry: High School Certificate Grade 12
Awards: Diploma in Accounting
Technical Certificate programme2 years, from age 19
Minimum entry: High School Certificate Grade 12
Awards: Technical Certificate