Non-school Leavers Applications: UPNG, UOG, UNRE, PAU, DWU, WPU and UNITECH

The PNG Universities application forms for entry into the 2025 academic year should be available online, or in pdf, anytime from June/July 2024. New Non-school Leavers and discontinued students should consider applying for study next year. 

The dates for the release of the non-school leavers' application forms for 2025 are usually released by the institutions. Below is some information and links to point you in the right direction.

THE FORMER DHERST MINISTER, DON POLYE ANNOUNCED AN ONLINE NSL SELECTION TO TAKE EFFECT IN 2024/2025 (SEE VIDEO HERE). BUT, THE DETAILS ARE NOT CLEAR YET. STAY IN TUNE FOR MORE OR CHECK THE DHERST WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST ON THE NSL APPLICATION FOR 2025. YOU CAN ALSO GET THE LATEST UPDATES ON NSL APPLICATIONS (FORMS & ONLINE APPLICATIONS)  FOR PNG UNIVERSITIES ON THE PNG INSIGHT BLOG OR OUR WEBSITE HERE

2025 Non-school leavers (apply directly to the universities)

Be reminded that at the beginning of a new academic year, many of the undergrad study programs in-country would have been filled by the  Grade 12 intakes.

That means that any Grade 12 students from the last five years (with good grades, or upgraded grades, who wish to apply directly to the universities) may have to wait until June or July 2024 to apply to the universities for consideration in the 2025 academic year. 

The post-grad students - both part-time and full-time - have this time before the academic year 2025 starts to apply. To download application forms or apply online to one of the six universities in PNG, follow the quick and direct links.

2025 PNG Universities Acceptance List - General  info

Application info such as the tuition fee and application due dates for 2024/2025 can be obtained from the universities. 

You must check with the university of your choice for the 2025 non-school leavers application forms, acceptance list, admittance, registrations and academic calendar.

Applications for PNG Universities 

Perhaps it is important to note that UPNG, Unitech, DWU and WPU are accepting new applications online. Applicants must use the online portals to apply.

The other PNG universities are collecting applications in pdf form. Applicants will have to complete the applications offline and send them to the respective universities via email or mail. You can also hand-deliver your application if you are living nearby.

Check out the latest article on the NSL Online Application offered by PNG Universities for 2025 intakes. 

PNG Universities' information pages 

In response to the requests for NSL and SL selection lists for the 6 PNG universities year-on-year, PNG Insight has included some *new* information about PNG Universities to help. Some useful details include:

• the academic calendars
• course information
• contact numbers
• schools and faculties 
• Admission and acceptance listing info

Click on the link to the university info pages on our main site: To find out how to apply to the University of Goroka, click here

• UOG (UNIVERSITY of Goroka)
• UPNG (UNIVERSITY of Papua New Guinea)
• UNITECH (UNIVERSITY of Technology, LAE)
• DWU (Divine Word University, MADANG)
• UNRE (PNG Uni of Natural Resources and Environment,  Rabaul)
• PAU (Pacific Adventist University, Port Moresby)
• WPU (Western Pacific University, Pangia, SHP)

The Western Pacific University in Southern Highlands admitted students, for the first time, in 2021. The new university, WPU, 2025 Non-school Leavers Application is now open - you can apply online. 

2025 Non-school Leavers Application: Meanwhile, let us know what you are specifically looking for in the comment. And as soon as we have the right info, we will let you know. 

Dec Update: 2025 Non-school Leavers info

Over the years, PNG Insight has seen a lot of you visiting us to get information about PNG Universities and PNG Colleges. Therefore, we have started researching and collating info that we thought would help you. We hope that you'll find them useful. 

We understand that the 2025 non-school leavers application for, Unitech Lae, UoG Enga Campus and Divine Word University Madang are open in July or August. ALSO THE FORMER DHERST MINISTER, DON POLYE ANNOUNCED AN ONLINE NSL SELECTION TO TAKE EFFECT IN 2024/2025 (SEE VIDEO HERE). BUT, THE DETAILS ARE NOT CLEAR YET. STAY IN TUNE FOR MORE OR CHECK DHERST WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST ON NSL APPLICATION FOR 2025.

For the non-school leavers wanting to study at a PNG University of College, check out the info-links below:

Study at Simbu Teachers College

Study at Madang Teachers College 

IBS University Courses and Admission

PNG Universities NSL Application Info

Polytechnic Insitute of Papua New Guinea, Lae

Study at one of UNITECH DODL 21 Study Centres in PNG

Application and Recruitment info: >>Police Bomana College & >>Police Reservist Training

If you have any questions at this time, please leave a comment below. 

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