Established in 1984, the Pacific Adventist University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Port Moreby (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), National Capital District. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology of Papua New Guinea, Pacific Adventist University (PAU) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Papua New Guinean higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Adventist religion. Pacific Adventist University (PAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 40-year-old Papua New Guinean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Papua New Guinean higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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private
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non-profit
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very small-sized
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least selective
Name | Pacific Adventist University |
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Acronym | PAU |
Founded | 1984 |
Motto | Educate to Serve |
Colours | Black, grey, red, orange and white |
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Address | 14 Mile, Sogeri Road Port Moreby 112 National Capital District Papua New Guinea |
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+675 (675) 328 0200 | |
+675 (675) 328 1257 |
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The following Pacific Adventist University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Pacific Adventist University's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) |
International students |
7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) |
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Pacific Adventist University's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Pacific Adventist University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Pacific Adventist University's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Pacific Adventist University.
Pacific Adventist University has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).
Pacific Adventist University is a private higher education institution.
Pacific Adventist University is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Pacific Adventist University has a Christian-Adventist affiliation (Seventh Day Adventist - www.adventist.org).
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uniRank provides below an overview of Pacific Adventist University's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Pacific Adventist University's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
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This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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Pacific Adventist University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology of Papua New Guinea
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2020
uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Pacific Adventist University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.
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uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Pacific Adventist University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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