The University of Papua ( id, Universitas Papua) is a

university A university () is an institution of higher (or tertiary) education and research which awards academic degrees in several academic disciplines. Universities typically offer both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. In the United States, t ...

in the province of West Papua,

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. It has three campuses:

Manokwari Manokwari is a coastal town and the capital of the Indonesian province of West Papua. It is one of only seven provincial capitals of Indonesia without a city status. It is also the administrative seat of Manokwari Regency. However, under pro ...

Sorong Sorong is the largest city and the capital of the Indonesian province of Southwest Papua. The city is located on the western tip of the island of New Guinea with its only land borders being with Sorong Regency. It is the gateway to Indonesia's ...

, and Raja Ampat.The university teaches

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Forestry Forestry is the science and craft of creating, managing, planting, using, conserving and repairing forests, woodlands, and associated resources for human and environmental benefits. Forestry is practiced in plantations and natural stands. Th ...

Agriculture Agriculture or farming is the practice of cultivating plants and livestock. Agriculture was the key development in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that enabled people to ...

and Earth Sciences.

History

The university was founded on November 3, 2000. Previously, it was part of the Faculty of Agriculture of Cendrawasih University, based in

Jayapura Jayapura (formerly Dutch: ''Hollandia'') is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of Papua. It is situated on the northern coast of New Guinea island and covers an area of . The city borders the Pacific Ocean and Yos Sudarso ...

Faculties

The university consists of 13 faculties: * Faculty of Agriculture - Dean: Dr. Ir. Agus I. Sumule * Faculty of Forestry - Dean: Ir. Bernardus B. Rettob * Faculty of Animal Husbandry - Dean: Prof. Dr. Ir. Budi Santoso, MP * Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science - Dean: Dr. Drs. Bimo B. Santoso * Faculty of Economics and Business - Dean: Dr. Ir. Achmad Rochani * Faculty of Letters and Culture - Dean: Andreas J. Deda. * Faculty of Agricultural Technology - Dean: Dr. Zita L. Sarungallo, S.TP., M.Si. * Faculty of Fisheries and Maritime Studies - Dean: Ir. Mudji Rahayu, M.Si. * Faculty of Engineering - Dean: Elias K. Bawan, ST, M.Eng. * Faculty of Teaching and Education Science - Dean: Jan H. Nunaki, S.Pd., M.Si. * Faculty of Social and Political studies - Dean: Dr. Hugo Warami, S.Pd., M.Hum (plt) * Faculty of Medicine - Dean: Dr. Ir. Sintje Rumetor, MP (plt) * Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Technology - Dean: Yulius G. Pangkung, S.T., M.Si.

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Universitas Negeri Papua
Universities in West Papua (province) Manokwari Western New Guinean culture Indonesian state universities 2000 establishments in Indonesia Educational institutions established in 2000 {{Indonesia-university-stub