Head of School
Dr. Mirzi Betasolo
Head of School
School of Civil Engineering — Engineering Solutions, Building the Nation.
Welcome to the School of Civil Engineering at the Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT).
We are proud to lead the nation in civil engineering education, research, and professional training—preparing engineers who drive infrastructure development, promote sustainable solutions, and serve the needs of Papua New Guinea and the global community.
Our undergraduate Civil Engineering program, Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours), is fully accredited under the Washington Accord, meaning our graduates meet international standards and are recognized in all Accord member countries. This accreditation affirms our commitment to quality and opens pathways for our students and staff to engage, collaborate, and innovate on the world stage.
At the heart of our mission is real-world impact: from designing resilient infrastructure to advancing sustainable construction, we equip students with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to solve the pressing engineering challenges of today and tomorrow.
We actively welcome partnerships with foreign universities, research institutions, industry leaders, and development agencies. Whether through student exchange, collaborative research, capacity building, or infrastructure projects, we are open to forging meaningful connections that bring shared value to our region and beyond.
Discover our programs, meet our team, and learn how you can be part of our journey. Explore our site to learn more about our programs, staff, research, partnerships, and how we’re shaping the built environment—locally and globally.
Your future in civil engineering starts here.
The School of Civil Engineering offers the following programs:
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- Master of Philosophy, Civil Engineering, by Research
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- Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering, by coursework
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- Master of Science in Solid Waste and Resource Management, by coursework
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- Doctor of Philosophy, Civil Engineering, by Research
We hope to have you in our School of Civil Engineering someday and together explore opportunities to help our country’s infrastructure improve.
Civil Engineering Vision
To be the premier Civil Engineering provider in PNG and the South Pacific that grows world-class Civil Engineers or technocrats for the real world.
Civil Engineering Mission
To provide an opportunity to grow world-class Civil Engineers or technocrats through high-quality experiential Teaching & Learning, Research & Development, External Collaboration & Partnerships, Consulting Engineering, Commercial Testing, and Active Community Services with an ardent application of scientific and technological knowledge and innovation in Civil Engineering.
Civil Engineering Core Values
To live in a culture of world-class Civil Engineers or technocrats who are honest and accountable for what they do, who are aware and with inclusiveness in a culturally diverse world, who are resourceful, who work innovatively and creatively to meet the fast pace of development with sustainability, and who can work as a team to achieve the vision and mission.
Civil Engineering Graduates Attributes
Effective and appropriate communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of civil engineering knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences across all levels of society.
Skills to review, analyze, consolidate, and synthesize knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems in Civil Engineering with intellectual independence.
Undertake various team roles, work effectively within a team, and utilize effective teamwork skills to achieve professional outcomes. Apply interpersonal skills to interact and collaborate to enhance outcomes through shared individual and collective knowledge within their specialization.
Act responsibly and with accountability for our behavior and practice ethically and professionally.
Recognize the need for engaging in life-long learning to ensure contemporary knowledge within their specialization to address issues due to changing technical scenarios and the ability to address challenges using a problem-based approach.
Cognitive, technical, and creative skills to investigate; analyse, and synthesize complex information and theories to generate appropriate theoretical and professional responses to problems in Civil Engineering.