PNG University of Technology Undergraduate Course Programs and Entry Requirements

 Welcome to study at the Papua New Guinea (PNG) University of Technology (UNITECH) in Lae Morobe Province.  Below are the course programs and their requirements to study at the university. 

This university offers mostly engineering courses to  undergraduate students. Both local and international students study at the University of Technology (unitech) 

PNG university of Technology undergraduate courses and admission requirements
PNG university of Technology undergraduate courses and admission requirements

The course programs and admission requirements stated here are for both domestic and international students. 

Keys on Quota 
SL = School Leavers
NSL = Non School Leavers
INT = International Students 


  • AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT

The Department offers a four-year degree program which leads to Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. Entry into the program is at Grade 12 (PNG Higher School Certificate) or equivalent level with a minimum ‘B’ in Maths B or “C” in Maths A + “B” in Biology, L&L or Applied English + “C” in either Chemistry or Physics.

Intake Quota: SL – 37 + NSL – 9 +INT– 4

  • APPLIED PHYSICS DEPARTMENT

The Department offers a four-year degree program, Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics with Electronics and Instrumentation Entry into the program is at Grade 12 (PNG Higher School Certificate) or equivalent level with a minimum ‘B’ in Physics , Mathematics A & Chemistry + ’C’ in L&L and Applied English.

Intake Quota: SL- 28 + NSL – 7 + INTL- 3

  • Biomedical Engineering

The Department offers a four-year degree program, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering Entry into the program is at Grade 12 (PNG Higher School Certificate) or equivalent level with a minimum ‘B’ in Physics, Mathematics A and Chemistry +’C’ in L&L and Applied English.

Intake Quota: SL- 12 + NSL – 3 + INTL- 1

  • APPLIED SCIENCES DEPARTMENT

The department offers two four-year degree programs; Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry and Bachelor of Science in Food Technology. The first year is a foundation year course for both programs

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Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry

Entry into this program is at Grade 12 (PNG HSC) or equivalent level with a minimum ‘B’ Chemistry, Maths A, L&L, Physics or Biology. Intake Quota: SL – 20 + NSL – 6 + INT– 2

Bachelor of Science in Food Technology

Entry into the program is at Grade 12 (PNG Higher School Certificate) or equivalent level with a minimum ‘B’ Physics, Maths A, L&L, Biology or Chemistry. Intake Quota: SL – 20+ NSL – 6 +INT– 2

  • ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

The Department offers two 3 year degree programs; Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Construction Management leading to the Post Graduate Diploma in Architecture & Post graduate Diploma in Construction Management as a pathway for the 2 years Masters Programs. Entry into the both programs is at Grade 12 (PNG Higher School Certificate) or equivalent level with a minimum ‘B’ in Physics, L&L & Maths A or B.

Intake Quota for both programs: SL – 20 +NSL – 8 +INT– 8

  • BUSINESS STUDIES DEPARTMENT

The Department Offers four 4-year full time degree programs; Bachelor of Business in Accountancy; Bachelor of Business in Applied Economics; Bachelor of Business in Information Technology and Bachelor of Business in Management.

Bachelor of Business in Accountancy

Entry into the program is at Grade 12 (PNG Higher School Certificate) or equivalent level with a minimum ‘C’ in Maths A or Maths B + “B” in L&L or Applied English + ‘B’ in Economics and Accounting.

Intake Quota: SL – 80 +NSL – 10 +INT– 5

  • Bachelor of Business in Applied Economics

Entry into the program is at Grade 12 (PNG Higher School Certificate) or equivalent level with a minimum ‘C’ in Maths A or “B” in Maths B, and “B” in L&L or Applied English ‘ + B’ in Economics and Business Studies.

Intake Quota: SL – 30 +NSL – 10 +INT– 5

  • Bachelor of Business in Information Technology

Entry into the program is at Grade 12 (PNG Higher School Certificate) or equivalent level with a minimum ‘C’ in either Maths A or Maths B, “B” in either L&L or Applied English ‘ +” B” in any of the following; Economics, ICT, Accounting or Business Studies.

Intake Quota: SL – 30 +NSL – 10 +INT– 5

  • Bachelor of Business in Management

Entry into the program is at Grade 12 (PNG Higher School Certificate) or equivalent level with a minimum ‘C’ in Maths A or “B” in Maths B, + “B” in L&L or Applied English ‘and B’ in Economics and Business Studies.

Intake Quota: SL – 30 +NSL – 10 +INT– 5

  • CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

The Department offers a four-year degree program which leads to Bachelor of Civil Engineering. Entry into the program is at Grade 12 (PNG Higher School Certificate) or equivalent level with a minimum ‘A’ in Mathematics ( A) and Physics, ‘B’ or better in Chemistry and either L&L or AE. Intake Quota SL- 35 + NSL 10 + INTL – 6

COMMUNICATION AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES DEPARTMENT

The Department offers a four-year degree program which leads to a Bachelor of Arts in Communication for Development. Entry into the program is at Grade 12 (PNG Higher School Certificate) or equivalent level with a

minimum grade ‘B’ or better in L&L or AE, ‘C’ or better in any one of the following Geography, Economics, Maths B, Business Studies, History, Legal Studies and ‘C’ grade in Maths (A). Intake Quota: SL- 30 + NSL-15 +INTL- 5

  • ELECTRICAL & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

The Department offers two four-year degree programs. The first and second year is common. Entry into the program is at Grade 12 (PNG Higher School Certificate) or equivalent level with a minimum ‘A’ grade in Mathematics A, and Physics and ‘B’ grade or better in English & Chemistry.

Intake Quota: SL – 45 + NSL – 5 + INTL- 10

  • FORESTRY DEPARTMENT

The Department offers two separate programs; a four year degree program which leads to

Bachelor of Science in Forestry and a three – year Diploma program which leads to Diploma in Forestry.

Entry into the Bachelor of Science in Forestry program is at Grade 12 (PNG Higher School Certificate) or equivalent level with a minimum ‘C’ grade in L&L or AE, “B” in Biology, “C” grade in Chemistry or Physics & Maths A and “B” grade in Maths B. Intake Quota: SL- 40 + NSL- 5 + INTL- 5.

Entry into the Diploma in Forestry program is at Grade 12 (PNG Higher School Certificate) or equivalent level with a minimum ‘C grade in L&L, Maths A and Chemistry & Physics and “B” grade in Biology and Maths B.

Intake Quota: SL- 36 + NSL- 15 + INTL-5

  • MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

The Department offers a four-year Degree program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Entry into the program is at Grade 12 (PNG Higher School Certificate) or equivalent level with a minimum ‘B’ grade or better in L&L or AE & Maths A and Physics. Intake Quota: SL- 25 + NSL -10 +INTL-2

  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

The department offers a four-year degree program which leads to a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. Entry into the program is at Grade 12 (PNG Higher School Certificate) or equivalent level with a minimum ‘A’ in Maths (A), & Physics and ‘B’ or better in L&L or AE & Chemistry. Intake Quota: SL-35+NSL-5+INTL-5

  • MINING ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

The Department offers two four-year degree program which leads to Bachelor of Mining Engineering and Bachelor of Mineral Processing Engineering. Entry into both programs is at Grade 12 (PNG Higher School Certificate) or equivalent level with a minimum of ‘B’ L& L or AE, Maths (A), Chemistry and Physics. Intake Quota for both programs is: SL – 18 +NSL – 5 +INTL– 2

  • SURVEYING AND LAND STUDIES DEPARTMENT

The Department offers four 4 year degree programs which leads to;

  • Bachelor of Geographic Information Science

Entry into the program is at Grade 12 (PNG Higher School Certificate) or equivalent level with a minimum ‘B’ grades in L&L or AE, Maths (A), Any 1 of the following; Physics, Geography, ICT, Chemistry or Biology.

Intake Quota: SL – 22 + NSL – 5, INTL-3.

  • Bachelor of Surveying

Entry into the program is at Grade 12 (PNG Higher School Certificate) or equivalent level with a minimum “B” grades in L&L or AE, Maths (A), Physics & either Geography, ICT, Chemistry or Biology.

Intake Quota: SL – 18 + NSL – 10, INTL-1.

  •  Bachelor of Property Studies

Entry into the program is at Grade 12 (PNG Higher School Certificate) or equivalent level with either a minimum ‘B’ in L&L or AE + “B” in Maths (A/B) and either Economics, Accounting, Legal Studies, Business Studies, Geography & History. Intake Quota: SL- 25 + NSL- 7 + INTL-3

ALL Non-school leavers applications received will be screened and only successful candidates will be short-listed to sit the NSL Entrance Exam. Acceptance and Admissions into your preferred program of study will depend entirely on your performance and availability of spaces.

Should you require more information, you can contact:

The Admissions Officer

The Papua New Guinea University of Technology

Private Mailbag, Lae 411, Morobe Province, PNG

Tel: (675) 473 4283/473 4555

Facsimile: (675) 475 7667

Email: admissions(at) pnguot(dot)ac(dot)pg

Website: www.unitech.ac.pg

Application for Non School Leavers -2023

The Application for Non School leavers to study at the University of Technology is now open.

Both International Students and domestic students can now apply online. 

Apply Now 

University of Technology Contact Addresses 

The Registrar,

PNG University of Technology,

Private Mail Bag,

Lae, 411,

Morobe Province 

Papua New Guinea

Email: info.pgs@pnguot.ac.pg

Phone: 473 4280 / 473 4284 / 473 4456

Website : https://www.unitech.ac.pg/

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