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Let me say from the outset I consider it a great honour to have been appointed Chair of the Western Pacific University (WPU). You may wonder why the Government has made a decision to open another university which resulted in the birth of the Western Pacific University being planned at Ialibu in the Southern Highlands Province. The Government recognizes that it will need more professionals in all sectors, not least doctors, engineers, teachers and critical thinkers with an optimistic vision for the future of PNG.

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Why study at Western Pacific University?

We love to learn and we know you do too.

Expert Teachers

Expert in Profession

In today’s globalised world, where life and businesses are guarded by specialist, everyone expects you to be professional in your chosen field. WPU’s programs are focused on building you up to be a professional.
Grow Your Skills

Develop your Skills

At the Western Pacific University, you will be invited to take many academic and nonacademic programs. You will be expected to reflect on the development of your strengths and skills such as critical and creative thinking, professionalism, ethics, integrity, communication, interpersonal skills, intercultural competence, leadership, career development, research and intrapersonal ability.
Trusted worldwide

Education Trusted Worldwide

The Western Pacific University is committed to offering you an education that can be trusted by organisations in Papua New Guinea and around the world. We are committed to working with the best Universities overseas to ensure that the investment you make in your education and the degree you will obtain is trusted.
Built for Learning

Success Built to Last

The Western Pacific University will assist you to create a life that matters to you. As the education you will receive at WPU will be not the only factor that can determine your success, but what you do with your personality and knowledge that will count. We hope we can work with you to build success in your life that last.
Outstanding Features

Outstanding Environment

The Western Pacific University provides an inspiring and creative environment in which you will learn, work, be safe and live in a community, be responsive to needs of your fellow students and faculty staff. This environment will challenge your traditional values and encourage an open mind, exchange of ideas and opinions.
Dream Jobs

Dream Jobs

Western Pacific University's mission is to support each student to improve their lives. If you enrol at WPU and commit yourself to your studies, then you can achieve your dream job.

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