Entry Requirements for University of Goroka

Find below are the entry requirements to study at the University of Goroka in Papua New Guinea. 

1. Undergraduate Programs 

School of Education 
Bachelor of Arts Education ​

• Accounting
• Business Studies
• Creative Arts and Communication
• Economics
• History
• Geography
• Language and Literature
• Religious Education and Personal Development

Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC from recognized institutions
• B grade or better in Language and Literature
• B grade in General Mathematics or C grade in Advance Mathematics
• B grade or better in the respective subject specialization
• Must sit and pass the STAT P / entry test

 Bachelor of Science Education – 8 Semesters

• Agriculture
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Physics

Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC from recognized institutions
• B grade or better in Language and Literature
• B grade in General Mathematics or C grade in Advance Mathematics
• B grade or better in respective or related subject specialization
• Must sit and pass the STAT P / entry test

Bachelor of Applied Science (Home Economics) Education – 8 Semesters

• Food and Nutrition
• Textile and Fashion Design

Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC from recognized institutions
• B grade in Language and Literature
• B grade or better in better in Science subjects
• Must sit and pass the STAT P / entry test

 Bachelor of Design and Technology Education – 8 Semesters

• Building Construction
• Welding, Machining and Metal Fabrication
• Wood and Furniture Making

Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC from recognized institutions
• B grade in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English
• B grade or better in better in either Science or Social Science subjects
• Must sit and pass the STAT P / entry test

Bachelor of Education - (Secondary/Primary – In-service) – 4 Semesters

• Curriculum Studies
• Educational Leadership and Management
• Educational Psychology
• Gender Studies and Social Development
• Special and Inclusive Education

Entry Requirements

• Diploma in Teaching Secondary/Primary
• Professional registration as a teacher
• More than two years of teaching experience
• Satisfactory Report from the Regional Standard Officer of applicant’s performance (Report must be within the last five years from the date of application)
• Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee

Diploma in Early Childhood Education – 4 Semesters Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.4 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• C grade or better in Language & Literature or B grade in Applied English
• B grade in General Mathematics or C grade in Advance Mathematics.
• Certificate in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions and references (both character and professional) within the last five years from the date of application.
• Official Police and Medical clearances must be attached.
• Experiences in childcare activities including First Aid would be an advantage.
• Any other qualifications or experiences as deemed necessary by the Admissions Committee.
• Must sit and pass the STAT P /entry test (In-service applicants are exempted from Stat P / entry test)

 Diploma in Guidance and Counseling – 4 semesters Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.4 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• C grade or better in Language & Literature or B grade in Applied English.
• B grade in General Mathematics, or C in Advance Mathematics.
• Official Police and Medical clearances must be attached.
• Experiences in counseling and related activities would be an advantage.
• Qualifications in Guidance and Counseling related fields from recognized institutions and references (both character and professional) within the last five years from the date of application.
• Any other qualifications or experiences as deemed necessary by the Admissions Committee
• Must sit and pass the STAT P /entry test (In-service applicants are exempted from Stat P/entry test)

2. School of Humanities 

Bachelor of Arts – 8 semesters

• Applied Heritage and Indigenous Studies
• Creative Arts and Communication
• Environmental Studies
• Geography
• Language and Literature
• Linguistics
• Literature
• Planning and Development Studies
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Religious Education and Personal Development–8 Semesters
• Sociology and Anthropology

Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions
• B grade or better in the subject/ related specialization
• C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics
• B grade or better in respective or related subject specialization
• Must sit and pass the STAT P /entry test

Bachelor of Arts Education – In-service – Content – 4 Semesters

• Accounting
• Business Studies
• Creative Arts and Communication
• Economics
• Geography
• History
• Language and Literature
• Religious Education and Personal Development

Entry Requirements

• Diploma in Teaching Secondary/Primary.
• Professional registration as a teacher.
• More than two years of teaching experience.
• Must have strong academic achievements in the academic transcripts and Grade 12 certificates with clear evidence of the specific program of study as a major specialization.
• Satisfactory Report from the Regional Standard Officer of applicant’s performance (Report must be within the last five years from the date of application).
• Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

Bachelor of Business Accounting - 8 semesters
Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics.
• B grade or better in Accounting
• Must sit and pass the STAT P /entry test

Bachelor of Business Economics - 8 semesters
Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics B grade or better in Economics
• Must sit and the STAT P /entry test

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Bachelor of Business Management – 8 semesters
Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English
• C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics B grade or better in Economics Accounting or Business Studies
• Must sit and pass the STAT P /entry test

Bachelor of Arts/Business (Transit Program for Applicants with Prior Qualifications ) – 4 semesters

• Accounting
• Economics
• Management

Entry Requirements

• Diploma in Business /Arts from recognized institutions with high GPAs
• Relevant diploma qualifications that fit into any of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Business specializations offered at the university
• Preferences will be given to UOG graduates

Diploma in Creative Industries – 8 Semesters
Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.4 or equivalent from recognized institutions.
• C grade or better in Language and Literature and Advance /General Mathematics
• C grade or better in Science or Humanities courses
• Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.
• Must sit and pass /entry test (In-service applicants are exempted from Stat P / entry test)

Diploma in Creative Arts Education (PVTE) – 8 Semesters
Entry Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in Creative Arts Agriculture with a minimum GPA of 2.4
• More than three years of work experiences in the area of Creative Arts
• Plus satisfactory inspector’s or supervisor’s reports (Inspection report must be within the last five years from the date of application)
• Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee

3. School of science & technology 

Bachelor of Science – 8 Semesters

• Agriculture Extension
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Environmental Studies
• Mathematics
• Physics

Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions
• B grade or better in Language and Literature, or A grade in Applied English
• B grade in General Mathematics, or C grade in Advance Mathematics
• B grade or better in respective or related subject specialization
• Must sit and pass the STAT P / entry test

Bachelor of Agriculture (In-service) – 4 Semesters

• Education
• Extension

Entry Requirements​

• Diploma in Agriculture
• More than three years of work experiences in the area of agriculture extension
• Plus satisfactory inspector’s supervisor’s reports (Inspection report must be within the last five years from the date of application).
• Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

Bachelor of Mathematics (In-service - Secondary) – 4 Semesters
Entry Requirements

• Diploma in Teaching Secondary.
• Professional registration as a teacher
• More than two years of teaching experience.
• Satisfactory Report from the Regional Standard Officer of applicant’s performance (Report must be within the last five years from the date of application)
• Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee

Diploma in PVTE Health – 2 Semesters

• Health Education
• Health Teaching

Entry Requirements

• Certificate or Diploma in Nursing in any health professional specialty from accredited institutions recognized by NDOH.
• Professional Registration as a Nurse with PNG Nursing Council
• More than three years of work experience in the area of Health Education or Health Teaching with health services of the government, church and NGOs
• Plus satisfactory inspector’s or supervisor’s reports (Inspection report must be within the last five years from the date of application). For Health Teaching, the applicant
• should be recommended and supported by health training institutions
• Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee

Diploma in PVTE Agriculture (In-service) - 2 Semesters
Entry Requirements

• Diploma Tropical Agriculture or PCD Agriculture with a minimum GPA of 2.4
• More than three years of work experiences in the area of Agriculture or Agriculture Extension
• Plus satisfactory inspector’s or supervisor’s reports (Inspection report must be within the last five years from the date of application)
• Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee

 Diploma in Science (Primary – In-service) – 4 Semesters
Entry Requirements

• Diploma/Certificate in Teaching Primary.
• Professional registration as a teacher.
• More than two years of teaching experience.
• Satisfactory Report from the Regional Standard Officer of applicant’s performance (Report must be within the last five years from the date of application).
• Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

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