Founded in 1966, University of Papua New Guinea is a  public higher education institution located in the small city of Port Moresby (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), National Capital District.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Papua New Guinea, University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 