The University is located in Goroka, the capital of the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. Goroka is known for its springtime climate and the natural beauty of its surrounding mountains. The Highlands’ sense of tradition and culture is part of life in Goroka, as well as at the University. Students and staff from all over PNG and other nations are encouraged to maintain and share their own traditional cultures whilst at UOG.

            The University of Goroka is one of the fastest growing learning institutions in PNG and the South Pacific, and is committed to offering the very best in high quality tertiary education to students in all areas of study.

 

 

Vision Statement

 

To be Melanesia’s leading University committed to the development of a climate of excellence, to be recognised as a source of innovation in teaching and learning and to lead the region in the integration of research, scholarship and community development.

 

Mission Statement

 

To transform lives, organisations and communities in Melanesia and beyond, through its wide range of quality education programs, highly skilled and experienced staff and inspirational graduates.

 

Core Values

We believe in :

• Providing education that is accessible, equitable and empowering for all

• Promoting excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and community service

• Sustaining and promoting diverse Melanesian cultural heritage

• Forging collaborations and partnerships with other institutions and organisations

• Producing creative and dynamic agents of constructive change

• Recognising competent and competitive staff from within and abroad

• Upholding harmonious relationships between and among all sectors of the community

• Promoting gender equity, equal opportunity and universal Human Rights

• Practicing principles of good governance, accountability and transparency; and

• Upholding Christian principles

 

Schools  of UOG

 

The University of Goroka (UOG) is comprised of four Schools: the School of Education, the School of Humanities , the School of Science and the School of TVET. Post graduate and undergraduate courses are offered for study from each of the schools. Students may choose to study for content or education degrees.

 

 

More Details  are available on UOG website: www.uog.ac.pg

For further information contact:

 

Communication and Marketing Unit (CMU)

The University of Goroka

P.O. Box 1078

GOROKA. E.H.P 441

Tel. +675 531 1700 | Fax. +675 532 2620

Email. munaul@uog.ac.pg