University of Goroka: A Summary

Overview:

The University of Goroka (UOG) is the third largest university in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the largest teacher education institution in the country. Established in 1997, it was formed by merging two faculties of the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG), Goroka Teacher’s College (GTC), and the Faculty of Education. UOG is known for its commitment to continuous review and upgrading of its programs.

Academic Programs:

UOG offers a range of academic programs through its various schools and institutes:

Institute of Distance and Flexible Learning (IDFL):

Provides distance learning opportunities.

School of Post Graduate Studies (SPGS):

Offers postgraduate programs.

School of Education (SOE):

Focuses on teacher education.

School of Science and Technology (SOST):

Offers programs in science and technology fields.

School of Humanities (SOH):

Provides programs in humanities disciplines.

Institute of Technical and Vocational Education (ITVET):

Offers technical and vocational training.

Other:

• UOG has a strong focus on research, with the Somare Research Institute (SRI) coordinating research activities.
• The university provides e-learning facilities through its Moodle platform.
• UOG has a dedicated e-library and ICT facilities.
• The university offers various facilities for students, including a restaurant, travel services, and meeting rooms/auditorium.