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UPNG Application Form 2024 PDF

1. Candidates who have completed diploma or degree programs from recognized institutions within the country or overseas;
2. Candidates who have met the National Matriculation Requirements from recognized National and Secondary High Schools or that equivalent level prior to 2020;
3. Professional candidates applying to specific programs that are on offer under professional study programs and related to their current job experience and description;
4. Candidates who have attained a diploma from a recognised college or university under an affiliated program with UPNG;
5. International and South Pacific Islanders may apply using this form. Admissions to UPNG will depend on the fixed quota that is reserved for the such category; and
6. Candidates who have withdrawn or excluded from studies for academic and disciplinary reasons and are eligible to re-enrol in Semester 1/2021.

General Criteria for School Leavers

PNG citizens completing Year 12 in overseas countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific countries are encouraged to apply. 

If in doubt regarding this arrangement, please seek assistance from the Selection Unit of the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (DHERST);

Students currently undertaking Grade 12 studies at National and Secondary High Schools in PNG will apply through the DHERST Online application. 

Please see specific eligibility criteria for each program, which are available with the details of each programme.

 Limitation of Admission

Because of limited places and resources, the University can only admit a limited number of new students into various programs of study. As a result, competition is very high and priority is given to those with higher GPAs. Those seeking enrolment must satisfy the admission requirements of the University.

2. Application for Enrollment Instructions

Applicants are hereby requested to take note of the following instructions

1. Pay a (K20.00 for Undergraduate & Honours) and (K50.00 for Masters and PhD programmes of all schools except for School of Business and Public Policy) non-refundable application processing fee, to UPNG General Account No: 1000583572 BSP, (WAIGANI) before applying online. Make sure to indicate your name and correct date of deposit on the deposit slip when paying.
2. Applicants to School of Business and Public Policy (SBPP) Post Graduate programs must refer to SBPP Post Graduate advertisement on the UPNG website for application processing fee and eligibility criteria. Call Lisa on 3267 299 for more information.
3. Before choosing your program of choice, read through our admission and eligibility requirements and criteria for all our programs.
4. Follow the steps as indicated on the online form, fill in the blanks and submit your application online. No attachment is required in the Online Application.
5. After submitting your application online, scan your documents into a single compressed PDF file and send: to the school of your choice email address indicated below. For example, if you have applied Online for Science Foundation Year, email your documents to School of Natural & Physical Sciences email. Indicate and label the file appropriately under your name and the specific program applied to before sending/emailing.

♦ School of Business & Public Policy Application: [email protected]

♦ School of Humanities & Social Sciences: [email protected]

♦ School of Natural & Physical Sciences: [email protected]

♦ School of Medicine & Health Sciences: [email protected]

♦ School of Law: [email protected]

6. Successful candidates will be notified through email and by post by Mid-December, together with the successful School Leavers.
7. If your name is not on the Final List, it means that your application for admission is unsuccessful.
8. All information regarding Fees, Registration & Orientation will be included in the acceptance letter.
9. Manual Applications without any record of online submission will not be considered.

Authorized by:

The Acting Registrar

Ms. Eshwin Enoch

Contact the registrar or visit UPNG’s website for the latest information on the Online Application System and  Enrollment for 2023/2024.

Non-School Leavers

• Candidates who have completed diploma programs at recognized institutions within the country or overseas;
• Candidates who have met the National Matriculation Requirements from recognized National and Secondary High Schools or that equivalent level prior to 2018;
• Candidates applying for specific programs that are on offer and are related to their current employment;
• Non-Nationals (South Pacific Islanders and other non-nationals) may apply. Admission will depend on the availability of places within the quota that has been reserved for overseas students; and
• Re-enrolling students.

School Leavers

• PNG students currently undertaking Grade 12 studies at National and Secondary Schools and those completing Year 12 in overseas countries such as Australia and New Zealand will be issued appropriate forms by their schools to complete at the end of the year. Queries regarding this arrangement should be directed to the Selection Unit of the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (DHERST); and
• Grade 12 students from other Pacific Countries, such as Solomon Islands, should complete the normal Application for Enrolment/Forms. Their admission into undergraduate programs will depend on the quota for Non-Nationals.

APPLICATIONS FOR 2024   are now open

• Post Graduate Studies and Application Forms

1. Re-admission Application Forms 
2. New In-Take Post Graduate Application Forms
3. Post Graduate Prospectus 
4. Undergraduate Courses and Requirements 

• Under Graduate Application Forms 

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

These are the Full Time course programs offered under the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:

• Bachelor of Communication Arts (Journalism): Requires a minimum of “B” grade in Language
  and Literature and “B” grade average in all other subjects taken at Grade 12 level. Applicants with Social Science background are preferred.
• Bachelor of Arts (Papua New Guinea and International Studies): Applicants must have a minimum ‘B’ in English and a ‘B’ grade average in final year 12 examinations or matriculation studies for Mathematics A or B and all social science subjects. Recognition of prior learning is possible for candidates who have had a mature career in fields such as teaching or clerical work so that their competencies can be shown to have matched the standard requirements for entry.
• Bachelor of Arts (Social & Religious Studies): Entry to the program requires successful completion of Grade 12 national examinations with an overall “B” average, in English (language and Literature), social sciences, mathematics, religious studies and personal development. Consideration is given to Matriculation graduates and Non-school leavers and those who have been working successfully in the related fields of the program for at least five years. Evidence of such work should accompany the application form with recommendations from community leaders, pastors or priests accompanying the application for entry into the program.
• Bachelor of Arts (Social Work): Entry to the program requires successful completion of Grade 12 national examinations with an overall “B” average, in English (Language and Literature), Social Sciences, Mathematics, Religious Studies and Personal Development. Consideration is given to students who have completed a Matriculation program, Non-school Leavers and those who have been working successfully in the related fields of the program for at least five years. Evidence of such work should accompany the application form with recommendations from community leaders, pastors or priests accompanying the application for entry into the program.

FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND INFORMATICS

These are the Full Time course programs offered under the Faculty of Business and Informatics:

• Bachelor of Business (Accountancy & Management): Requires a minimum grade of “B” in English, a “C” grade in Mathematics A, as well as “B’s” in all other subjects are required at the Grade 12. Successful applicants enter as Business Studies students. At the end of Year Two students are streamed to Accountancy or Management depending on their academic performance during the first two years of study.
• Bachelor of Information Systems: Requires a minimum of “B” or better grades in Language and Literature and Mathematics A/Advanced Mathematics AND “B” grades or better in any of the two or more subjects taken at Grade 12 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, Economics, Information Communication Technologies). If you have taken Mathematics B Do Not Apply.
• Bachelor of Mathematics and Computing Science: required to have completed the equivalent of four years’ secondary education or equivalent from a recognized educational institution. The applicant must submit a grade 10 and grade 12 copy of his or her certificates. Certificates submitted must be signed and stamped by a commissioner of oaths.
• Criteria: Minimum grades of ‘B’ in English, ‘B’ in Mathematics A, and ‘B’ in Physics are the core subjects required on the Grade 12 certificate. Additionally, an applicant must have a minimum of ‘C’ grade in all other subjects taken in secondary or national high school. The selectors emphasize on the grade 12 certificate grades first rather than the upgrade grades obtained through matriculation studies.
• Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management: Requires “B” grade average in the final year 12 examinations. Good communication skills is necessary for the program. Consideration may be given to those applicants with relevant work experience in the field of Tourism & Hospitality.

FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES

These are the Full Time course offered under the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences:

• Bachelor of Health Management: Requires a minimum grade of “B” in English and Mathematics as well as “Bs” in Economics, Business Studies and other subjects is required at the Grade 12 level of secondary schooling. Health Care workers such as health extension officers and nurses with 5years’ experience in management positions in health facilities are encouraged to apply as non-school leavers or mature aged students. Non-school leavers or mature aged students with appropriate health qualifications are encouraged to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning to enable them to start in Year 2 or Year 3.
• Bachelor of Health Sciences (Rural Health): Requires a minimum of “B’ Grade average in L&L, Advanced Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Applied Science at Grade 12 level or equivalent. If you have not taken Biology at Grade 12, do not apply. Applicants who upgraded their marks from recognized institutions must score a “B” grade average for required Science subjects taken and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above. Nurses and Community Health Workers (CHWs) below the age of 30 years who have upgraded their Grade 12 grades to “B” averages are also given preference and encouraged to apply. All applicants must provide a current character reference from a recognized community leader such as pastor or councilor and an academic reference from the school they last attended. Nurses and CHWs currently employed must also provide a support or endorsement letter from their current employer. All applicants must provide a 500 words explanation on how, gaining this training will contribute to the development of the HEO profession, PNG health sector and PNG as a country.
• Bachelor of Environmental Health: Requires a minimum of “B” grade in Language and Literature, “B” grade or better in General Mathematics (Maths B) or “C” grade or better in Advance Mathematics (Maths A) and “B” grade or better in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at Grade 12 level or equivalent. If you have not taken Biology at Grade 12 do not apply.
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy: Requires Grade 12 level and must have a minimum of “B” grades in Language and Literature, Mathematics and Science. Students who upgraded their marks from a recognized institution must score a “B” grade or better in these subjects. Applicants must have at least two (2) years’ work experience in rehabilitation and submit with their application a recommendation from their supervising physiotherapist. Applicants must also submit a supervised English essay to explain why they would like to enroll in the Physiotherapy program. Preferences will be given to Physiotherapy aides, nurses and Health Extension Officers with experience and exposure in rehabilitation services, however, applicants who do not have such experience or exposure will not be disadvantaged and are encouraged to apply.
• Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery: Candidates applying for this program will be subject to sit for an entry exam as part of the selection for the program. More information is being provided in the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery NSL Application form which is separate from the General Non School Leaver Application Form. The due date for the MBBS program is on the 31^st of July 2023 for 2024.
• Advanced Diploma in Eye Care: This is a funded program under the Fred Hollow’s scholarship scheme and is offered to Nurses and Health Extension Officers with diploma as their minimum qualification. Applicants must be currently registered practitioners with the Nursing Council of PNG or the Medical Board of PNG respectively. Candidates preferably must have a minimum of 2 years’ work experience in any health care settings with observation in the eye clinic or been attached to the eye clinic for at least 2 months. Applicants must provide a current character reference from a recognized community leader such as pastor or councilor and a professional reference from their immediate supervisor. Applicants must also provide a support or endorsement letter from their current employer. All applicants must provide a 500 words explanation on how this additional qualification will enhance their current practice. THIS PROGRAM IS NOT OFFERED TO SCHOOL LEAVERS.
• Diploma in General Nursing: This program is offered at the St. Mary’s School of Nursing (SMSON, Rabaul Campus) and St. Benedict’s School of Nursing (St. Ben’s SON, Wewak Campus). For more details on the program entry requirements and the application form, applicants can contact the campus of your choice with the contact details provided below.
• Bachelor of General Nursing: This program is offered at the St. Mary’s School of Nursing, Rabaul Campus. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have successfully completed Grade 12 education level with A and B grades in language and literature, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry.
• Bachelor of Midwifery: This program is offered at the St. Mary’s School of Nursing, Rabaul Campus. This program is funded under the AusAid scholarship scheme and is offered to Nurses with Diploma or Bachelor as the minimum qualification. The AusAid scholarship opens in May each year. Applicants must be currently registered practitioners with the Nursing Council of PNG Institutions. Application forms are open to other NGOs or Stake holders who would like to sponsor other applicants. Only female post graduates can apply. This program is not offered or open to School Leavers or Non-School Leavers. Applicants can contact Rabaul Campus directly for more details on the program entry requirements and the application form.

Contact Details for Nursing Program

• St Mary’s School of Nursing (Rabaul Campus) – Mrs. Mary Ponahai can be contacted by phone on 9828429 or by [email protected] and
• St. Benedict’s School of Nursing (Wewak Campus) – Dr. Esther Batia can be contacted by phone on 4562327 (ext 825) or by email email [email protected]

Contact Details for Midwifery Program

• St Mary’s School of Nursing (Rabaul Campus) – Mrs. Francisca Bevi can be contacted on 9828429 (landline phone) or 70922077 or by emailing [email protected] or [email protected]

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

The Faculty of Education offers Bachelor of Education (Primary) pre service program at DWU’s Wewak Campus in East Sepik Province and DWU’s Rabaul Campus in East New Britain Province.

The Bachelor of Education (Primary) Teaching program requires successful completion of Grade 12 national examinations with an overall “B” average, in English (Language and Literature), Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Science subjects (physics, biology, chemistry, Information Technology) and Social Sciences subjects (history, legal studies, geography, economics, business studies). There is an EXIT Point after third year, and students would graduate with a Diploma in Teaching award, and can continue with one year of the Bachelor of Education Program.

The field serving teachers with a Diploma or certificate in teaching primary who taught for more than five years are eligible to apply for one-year full time degree program. Applicants can contact Wewak and Rabaul Campuses directly for more details on the program entry requirements and application form.

Contact Details for Education Program

• Our Lady of Sacred Heart (OLSH) Kabaleo – Kokopo, Rabaul Campus – Ms. Miriam Sange can be contacted on 9828213 (landline phone) or by emailing [email protected] and
• St. Benedict’s Wewak Campus – Ms. Priscilla Suaki can be contacted on 456 2327/456 3236/456 3243 (landline phone) or by emailing [email protected]

DWU Affiliated Institutions

Good Shepherd Seminary

The Good Shepherd Seminary in Banz, Western Highlands Province offers Diploma in Religious Studies program. Interested applicants must contact the institute directly to enquire about the requirements and how to apply.

Holy Trinity Teachers College

The Holy Trinity Teachers College is located in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands Province offers Bachelor of Education (Primary) preservice program. Interested applicants (school leavers and non-school leavers, and field serving teachers) must contact the institution directly to enquire about the requirements and how to apply.

Download this information with the 2024 Non-School Leavers Application Forms, and the instructions on how to fill in the application form(s), below.