The Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT) is pleased to announce that all five engineering courses have been granted full accreditation recently by Engineers Australia under the prestigious Washington Accord, following a comprehensive review in September last year. The accredited engineering programs, which came into effect on 18th December 2024, include the Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Mining Engineering (Honours), and Bachelor of Mineral Processing Engineering (Honours). As part of the Washington Accord, these engineering degrees are now recognized in countries such as the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and other member countries, opening doors to advanced education and international career opportunities. This achievement highlights PNGUoT’s commitment to world-class education and global competitiveness for its graduates, as enshrined in its vision and mission. The full accreditation granted is for a term of five years. This achievement is a significant milestone for PNGUoT, allowing its engineering graduates to gain enhanced postgraduate and employability mobility, enabling them to work globally without additional qualification assessments. Furthermore, it provides free graduate membership and a streamlined pathway to gain full membership, leading to international recognition as professional engineers. In celebrating this achievement, Vice Chancellor Professor Ora Renagi emphasized that this remarkable accomplishment is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the entire PNGUoT community, including its esteemed faculty and students. He expressed his gratitude to the Dean of Engineering, the Heads of the four engineering schools, and all faculty and students who contributed to reaching this significant milestone. PNGUoT embarked on the accreditation journey for its engineering programs in 2017, with the goal of aligning its offerings to international standards. This process was boosted by the support of the PNGUoT Industry Advisory Board, comprising key representatives from various mining companies, including Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited, ExxonMobil, Ok Tedi Mining Limited, and others throughout PNG. A special mention goes to the Chairman of the Industry Advisory Board, Dr. Luke Liria. In 2019, the engineering courses attained provisional accreditation, meeting Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards and the PNG National Qualifications Framework (PNGNQF) level 8. Professor Renagi also paid tribute to the former Deans of the Engineering Faculty—late Professor John Pumwa, late Dr. Moses Kavi, and late Dr. Gabriel Arpa—recognizing their essential roles in developing the accreditation programs during their tenures. Dr. Shoeb Syed, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, emphasized that accreditation is an ongoing process, requiring continuous collaboration with industry partners and stakeholders to maintain high educational standards. He further stated the need for PNGUoT to maintain the accredited standards and teaching practices through continuous funding and training for staff in the coming years. He highlighted that the conditions that accompanied the award are being addressed and will be lifted in May 2025. The next review for maintaining full accreditation will be conducted in 2029. PNGUoT extends its heartfelt appreciation to the industry, government agencies, and graduates for their invaluable support throughout this accreditation process. The accreditation of the engineering programs positions PNGUoT as a leading higher education institution in the country, committed to preparing its graduates for the real world.