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Western Pacific University

Ialibu, Papua New Guinea

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Quick facts

World rank
Unranked
Acceptance rate
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Students
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International students
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Institution type
Public
Founded
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Overview

Western Pacific University (WPU) is situated near Ialibu Station in Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea. The university describes a peaceful setting beneath Mt. Ialibu, a community drawn from across Papua New Guinea and a computer-aided digital teaching model. Its homepage lists foundation studies and bachelor's programs in international business management, computer programming, computer networks and cybersecurity. The one-year Certificate in Higher Education Foundation Studies is compulsory for bachelor entry and develops academic writing, mathematical, digital literacy, research and collaborative skills. The detailed international business management and computer programming pages describe three-year, six-semester degrees following foundation studies, with blended learning delivery. Business studies emphasize management and international commerce; computer programming emphasizes software development and problem-solving. The university's Digital Knowledge Hub includes a library, auditorium, training room and study area, documented as venues for its September 2025 innovation and sustainability symposium.

Fields of study

  • Higher Education Foundation Studies
  • International Business Management
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Networks
  • Cybersecurity

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
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TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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GPA (minimum)
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Intakes
2026, 2027
Application deadlines
2026-07-31
Rolling admissions
No
Admissions contact
admission@wpu.ac.pg

Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.

Tuition & costs

International students

Varies by program

Domestic students

PGK 12,000

CHEFS, Computer Programming and International Business Management each publish tuition of PGK 12000 and boarding/lodging of PGK 3500, subject to change. Their fee sections specify neither an effective academic year nor a billing period and do not distinguish domestic from international fees. Tuition min/max reflect only these published amounts; no fees are supplied for Computer Networks or Cybersecurity. The separate 2024 fee information confirms PGK 3500 boarding/lodging for residential students, including PGK 50 SRC fees. A non-refundable PGK 50 application fee is documented specifically for 2026 non-school-leaver applications in instructions issued in 2025. These historical and undated amounts are not verified as 2027 fees.

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

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Programs

Programs offered by Western Pacific University
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
Bachelor of Arts in International Business Management (opens in a new tab)HybridBachelor's3 yearsPGK 12,000Varies—
Bachelor of Science in Computer Networks (opens in a new tab)Bachelor's—VariesVaries—
Bachelor of Science in Computer Programming (opens in a new tab)HybridBachelor's3 yearsPGK 12,000Varies—
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (opens in a new tab)Bachelor's—VariesVaries—
Certificate in Higher Education Foundation Studies (opens in a new tab)Full TimeDiploma1 yearPGK 12,000Varies—

Information last verified Sep 23, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.