Colleges & Universities in Papua New Guinea

Pacific Adventist University

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world rank  10900

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Overview

Established in 1984, the Pacific Adventist University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Port Moreby (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), National Capital District. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology of Papua New Guinea, Pacific Adventist University (PAU) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Papua New Guinean higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Adventist religion. Pacific Adventist University (PAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 41-year-old Papua New Guinean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Papua New Guinean higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Pacific Adventist University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Pacific Adventist University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Pacific Adventist University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Pacific Adventist University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym PAU
Founded 1984
Motto Educate to Serve
Colours Black, grey, red, orange and white
Mascot
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University Location

Address 14 Mile, Sogeri Road
Port Moreby
112 National Capital District
Papua New Guinea
Pacific Adventist University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Pacific Adventist University Phone Number (675) 328 0200
Pacific Adventist University Fax Number (675) 328 1257
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Pacific Adventist University 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 Pacific Adventist University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Pacific Adventist University 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 Pacific Adventist University.



Pacific Adventist University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students
7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Pacific Adventist University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Pacific Adventist University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 90-99% making it a least selective higher education institution.


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


Pacific Adventist University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Pacific Adventist University's Admission Office Admission Office

14 Mile, Sogeri Road
Port Moresby
(675) 328 0220


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Pacific Adventist University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Pacific Adventist University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


Pacific Adventist University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Pacific Adventist University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Pacific Adventist University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Pacific Adventist University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Pacific Adventist University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Pacific Adventist University is Christian-Adventist Religious Affiliation

Christian-Adventist. Seventh Day Adventist - www.adventist.org


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Pacific Adventist University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Pacific Adventist University's Library


Pacific Adventist University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Pacific Adventist University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Pacific Adventist University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Pacific Adventist University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Pacific Adventist University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Pacific Adventist University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Pacific Adventist University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Pacific Adventist University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Pacific Adventist University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Pacific Adventist University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology of Papua New Guinea

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2020


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Pacific Adventist University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Pacific Adventist University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of Pacific Adventist University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


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Free Online Courses

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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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