Lecture theatres, conference rooms and function spaces on the Waigani and Taurama campuses, available to hire for conferences, workshops, launches, examinations and ceremonies.
The University sits ten minutes from the government precinct at Waigani and has hosted national conferences, professional workshops and public ceremonies for sixty years. Hirers get purpose-built teaching spaces — tiered seating, fixed projection, reliable power — on a secure, gated campus with parking on site.
Hire income goes back into maintaining the same buildings our students learn in, which is why concessional rates are offered to schools, churches and registered non-profit organisations.
Capacities below are for the usual seating layout. Most rooms can be set out differently — ask when you enquire.
Central teaching precinct
400 theatre style, tiered seating
The University's largest single room, used for national conferences, public lectures and graduation rehearsals. Tiered so every seat has a clear view of the stage.
School of Natural & Physical Sciences
200 theatre style
A second tiered theatre, suited to day-long training, professional development workshops and parallel conference sessions.
Administration Building
40 boardroom style
The University Council's own room: a single boardroom table, formal setting, suitable for board meetings, negotiations and signing ceremonies. Subject to Council business taking precedence.
Michael Somare Library
60 per room, U-shape or classroom style
Two flat-floor rooms beside the main library, hired singly or together for training courses, examinations and committee work.
Between the Library and the Administration Building
1500 standing, open air
The paved open space at the centre of campus, used for graduations, cultural days, expositions and launches. Hired with marquees, staging and power by arrangement.
School of Medicine & Health Sciences
180 theatre style
On the Taurama campus beside Port Moresby General Hospital — the usual choice for clinical workshops, health sector meetings and continuing medical education.
Taurama Campus administration
30 boardroom or U-shape
A meeting room for small clinical and research groups, hired by the half day or the day.
Rates are indicative and are confirmed in writing on quotation. Schools, churches, registered NGOs, University clubs and student bodies are charged the concession rate. Bookings that run past 6:00pm, or that need extra cleaning, security or power, attract additional charges.
Allow at least three weeks for a conference or a function, and a week for a meeting room. Popular dates in the second half of the year go early.
Email the Public Relations and Event Management Unit with your dates, the number of people, and what the event is. Tell us if you need catering, extra security or after-hours access.
Include an alternative date — it often saves a week of back-and-forth.
The unit checks the room against the teaching timetable and the University calendar, and holds it for you for seven days. You are welcome to walk through the space before you commit.
The quotation covers hire, setup, cleaning, security and any equipment, and states the deposit and the cancellation terms. Nothing is charged until you accept it.
Return the signed hire agreement with 50 per cent of the quoted amount. The booking is confirmed when the deposit reaches the University's account.
A refundable damage bond applies to functions and open-air events.
About a week out, the unit confirms the room layout, the equipment, the catering, the parking arrangements and the list of vehicles or guests for the security post at the gate.
A campus contact meets you on the day and stays reachable throughout. The balance falls due within 14 days, and the bond is released once the space has been inspected.
Catering, marquees, staging, additional PA and printing are arranged on request and quoted separately.
Venue and conference bookings are handled by the Public Relations and Event Management Unit, which also runs the University's own events.
Public Relations and Event Management Unit
Capacities, rates and availability on this page are indicative and were last reviewed by the web team. The booking office confirms all details in writing when it issues a quotation.