Established in 1984, Pacific Adventist University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban 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 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 degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 38 years old Papua New Guinean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% 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.