Divine Word University (DWU) 2023 Selections Lists PDF

The Department of Higher Education Research Science and Technology (DHERST) released the FULL list of School Leavers for all the tertiary institutions in the country on the 23rd of December 2022. 

Here is the DWU selections list 2022 for 2023 academic year.

DOWNLOAD DWU SELECTION LIST 2023

The PDF list contains the selected lists for

• DWU Madang Campus.
• LSH Kabaleo Rabaul Campus.
• St. Benedict School of Nursing, Boram.
• St. Benedicts Campus - Wewak.
• St. Mary's Vunapope Rabaul Campus.

Divine Word University (DWU) 2023 Selection Lists

Download DWU Selection List PDF

Tips for checking your selection status:

• 1) Download the PDF file
• 2) In the 'Find' bar (smartphones) or 'Search bar (PC/Mac)m enter your SLF number
• 3) Hit 'Enter' to check your selection status. 

If your SLF number does not appear, it means that you are not being selected to DWU for 2023.

DWU TESAS (HECAS & AES) status 

Divine Word University will also release its final list for the new academic year on its website. On the list, you'll be able to see your TESAS (HECAS & AES) status, registrations and orientation dates and fees.

Therefore, check with the university for the 2023 selections lists which usually come out in January.

Here is what DHERST said about this year's selections...

All the selected students are advised to seek your Admission or Acceptance Letter with the tertiary institution that has selected you. ....by now, most institutions should be posting or emailing you your Admission or Acceptance Letters.

As for the School Leavers selections for 2023, here is what DHERST said...

Post-selection is still in progress through the National Admission Pool. Eligible students who did not secure a space on the selection launching day should check your NOAS account on a regular basis to see whether or not you have been sent an offer by an institution. Should you find an offer in your NOAS account, kindly accept or decline the offer by clicking on the relevant button.

DHERST TESAS (HECAS & AES) and HELP Notice

Here is what DHESRT said about the PNG government scholarships, TESAS and HELP...

The TESAS list will be published on the 3rd week of January 2023 and the TESAS Scholarship Offer Letter will be provided to the TESAS awardees by DHERST through your respective NOAS account. If you find your name under a TESAS scholarship (AES or HECAS) category, make sure to access your NOAS account to accept the terms and conditions of your TESAS scholarship.

The Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) is available to all students regardless of whether you are on TESAS or not. To be eligible for the loan, interested applicants must become registered students by complying with the tertiary institutions' admission or registration policies.

For more information about the selections, HELP or TESAS, please do not hesitate to contact our office via email noassupport@dherst.gov.pg, help@dherst.gov.pg; call 301 2000; or visit the office in person at the NSLS Haus, DHERST Ground Floor Office.

Disclaimer: The list was published by DHERST, you can see the original file on the higher education website. PNG Insight makes the file available in PDF for ease of viewing on mobile devices here. If you have any questions, contact DHERST. See the original file here - DHERST website.

TESAS List Continuing Students DHERST Students Info

The secretary for the Department of Higher Education Research Science and Technology (DHERST), Professor Fr. Jan Czuba, congratulated and wished every continuing student the BEST in their studies. He also announced the approved list of continuing students who are on TESAS attending the Higher Education institutions in Papua New Guinea.

DHERST TESAS Award list for New Intakes (SL & NSL) and Continuing students for 2023 was released today - download the PDFs here 

Screenshot | DHERST NEWS

Updated info on HELP students loan programs

Here are past news articles and information about DHERST HELP student loan programs that you should know when applying.

• Introduction of HELP student loan
• HELP Studentships: What Are the Benefits?
• TESAS and HELP APPLICATION INFO
• How to apply for 2021 - 2022 HELP Application 

Continuing students - Notice

If you are a student with no names on the TESAS approved list of continuing students, here is what the department had to say...

Be advised that students whose name do not appear on the list will appear on the Supplementary List which will be published soon.

DHERST did not say exactly when the supplementary list will be published. In anticipation for the list to come out, please check the department's website. 

The department of higher education, DHERST, had appealed to the 'institutions who do not submit the list of continuing students to the department are advised to do so before the end of January 2020'. [Press Release, 03/01/2020]

Where to download continuing students TESAS award list

DHERST TESAS Award list for New Intakes (SL & NSL) and Continuing students for 2023 was released today - download the PDFs here 

How to check your name?

If you are a continuing student wanting to find out your name is on the TESAS Award PDF doc, follow these 5 steps to find out:

1. Open the Continuing Students TESAS Awards List, here (PDF, 99 pages).
2. Download the PDF file to your computer/smartphone/device

3. Save and open the award list

4. Use the 'Search' icon

5. Important: you must type in your full names (Surname & given name)

The names' print is very small. However, if you do follow the instruction, you are likely to find your name quickly.

When you have found your name, make sure you confirm the other details like the institution, program, year and award.

What does TESAS mean?

TESAS stands for Tertiary Education Students Assistance Scheme. There are two categories of TESAS. See this post for more info on TESAS. 

Perhaps it is important that new and continuing students at all the tertiary institutions inPNG are up-to-date the changes that are happening at present. Especially, the changes to TESAS and the introduction of the HELP student loan scheme.

One suggestion is to check the latest updates on the HELP scheme at DHERST website. The department has some updates on the changes in higher education tuition and the purported student loan scheme. Here is an online news article by NBC News (Reposted) - READ MORE. Some key points are listed in bullet points below.

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PNG Insight is an education blog. It aims to highlight the key developments in the education sector in Papua New Guinea. Started in 2014 on Google's blogger (now self-hosted on Wordpress), PNG Insight strives to be a platform for critical thinking and discussions; and a source of information.

Leave a comment and let us know about your visit. 

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

The 8 PNG Universities application forms for entry into the 2024 academic year should be available online, or in pdf, anytime from June/July 2023. 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 2024 are usually released by the institutions. Below is some information to point you in the right direction.

Dec 2022 UPDATE: PNG Insight updated this article since DHERST released the non-school leavers and school leavers selection lists for 2023. You can download the 2022 UPNG NSL & SL Selection Lists PDF for the 2023 Academic Year via this link.

2024 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 2023 to apply to the universities for consideration in the 2024 academic year. 

The post-grad students - both part-time and full-time - have this time before the academic year 2024 starts to apply. To download application forms or apply online to one of the six universities in PNG, follow the quick and direct links.

2024 PNG Universities Acceptance List - General  info

Application info such as the tuition fee and application due dates for 2023/2024 can be obtained from the universities. 

You must check with the university of your choice for the 2024 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 2024 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 universities info pages on our main site:

• 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, 2024 Non-school Leavers Application is now open - you can apply online. 

2024 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. 

June Update: 2024 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 2024 non-school leavers application for, Unitech Lae, UoG Enga Campus and Divine Word University Madang are open in July or August.

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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UNITECH Post Graduate Assistant Program applications, info and program list

The University Graduate Assistantship Program (GAP) is a competitive postgraduate Scholarship Program that is available for exceptionally qualified Unitech graduates ONLY to Masters and PhD programs.

Shown is a list of PNG Unitech invites for applications to admission into the Postgraduate Programs and contact and other application info.

For the UNITECH application form click on this link.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD -Research)

a) Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture 

b) Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Physics 

c) Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Sciences 

d) Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture 

e) Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering 

f) Doctor of Philosophy in Communication and Development Studies 

g) Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Communication Engineering

h) Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry

i) Doctor of Philosophy in Geomatics

j) Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science

k) Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics 

l) Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering 

m) Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering 

n) Doctor of Philosophy in Surveying 

o) Doctor of Philosophy in Land Studies 

Master of Philosophy (MPhil - Research)

a) Master of Philosophy in Agriculture

b) Master of Philosophy in Applied Physics

c) Master of Philosophy in Applied Sciences

d) Master of Philosophy in Architecture

e) Master of Philosophy in Electrical and Communication Engineering

f) Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering

g) Master of Philosophy in Forestry

h) Master of Philosophy in Information Technology

i) Master of Philosophy in Mathematics 

j) Master of Philosophy in Computer Science 

k) Master of Philosophy in Mining Engineering 

l) Master of Philosophy in Geomatics 

m) Master of Philosophy in Land Studies 

n) Master of Philosophy in Surveying 

Master’s Program (Course- Work)

a) Master of Science in Agriculture 

b) Master of Science in Applied Physics 

c) Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering 

d) Master of Science in Solid Waste and Resource Management 

e) Master of Science in Forestry 

f) Master of Technology in Mechanical Engineering 

g) Master of Communication Studies (MCS)

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD - Course Work)

a) Postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture

b) Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry

c) Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics

UNITECH Post Graduate Assistant Program Entry Requirement

a) An Application for admission to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy shall have a Master’s degree in a field of study related to the subject of the proposed research. Proven track record of research and working experiences are needed to apply for PhD. Candidates are strongly advised to contact the relevant department before submitting the application.

b) An application for admission to candidature for the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) shall have either:

i) A Merit degree or Postgraduate Diploma from a tertiary institution approved by the Postgraduate Committee, OR 

ii) A Bachelor degree of Honors standard from a tertiary institution approved by the Postgraduate Committee 

iii) Relevant first degree with an industry experience of more than two years.

c) An application for admission to candidature for the Course based Master program shall have either;

i) A Postgraduate Diploma of recognized tertiary institution, OR 

ii) A Bachelor degree of a tertiary institution in a recognized field of study appropriate to the proposed course of advanced study.

d) An application for admission to candidature for the Postgraduate Diploma shall have either:

i) A Bachelors degree of a tertiary institution approved by the Postgraduate Committee in a field of study appropriate to the course of advanced study proposed. 

ii) Final year students are also encouraged to apply.

Please visit www.unitech.ac.pg for a copy of the application form or email: gpaul@admin.unitech.ac.pg

For any information regarding PG program, email to: info.pgs@unitech.ac.pg

Faxed application will not be accepted. A non-refundable application processing fee of K220 be deposited into; Unitech Trust Funds A/C: 0011188172, ANZ LAE.

Please send in duly completed applications along with copies of certificates, transcripts, and other necessary documents by July to the following address or email below;

Mr. Gabriel Paul 

Executive Officer 

Postgraduate Committee 

PNG University of Technology 

Private Mail Bag, Lae 411, M.P. 

Phone: 473 4280/4474 Fax: 475 7667 

Email: gpaul@admin.unitech.ac.pg or paulgabrielj@gmail.com

We also provide some background information of the 6 PNG universities here. Find out about the admissions and selections  for UPNG, UOG, UNRE, Unitech, DWU and PAU:

• UPNG, University of Papua New Guinea
• UOG, University of Goroka
• UNRE, University of Natural Resources and Environment
• Unitech, University of Technology
• DWU, Divine Word University and 
• PAU, Pacific Adventist University.

Divine Word University: Schools Sorted by Number of Grade 12 Students Selected

Divine Word University (DWU) released the school leavers' acceptance list for the academic year before the end of 2016, third to Unitech and the University of Goroka.
Based on the 2017 selection [PDF), DWU selected a total of 297 Grade 12 school leavers from 87 secondary and National High schools around the country. Last year's selection summary can be found here.

The schools are arranged to show stakeholders the number of students selected to DWU. In fact, this also gives the education planners, school leaders and university managers as well as parents and sponsors; and the government an understanding of the capacity at DWU.

Check out the latest post on DHERST Selections and Grade 12 results here.

	No of stds selected	Secondary/NH Schcool	Sorted by Highest  to lowest			No of stds selected	Secondary/NH Schcool
1	16	Sogeri National High School	1	.	44	2	St. Gabriel's Technical Secondary School	32
2	15	Lae Secondary School	2		45	2	Togoba Secondary School	32
3	15	Port Moresby NHS	2		46	2	Tokarara Secondary	32
4	13	Kerevat National High School	4		47	1	Aisoli Memorial (Pangia) Secondary School	47
5	13	Tusbab Secondary School	4		48	1	Badihagwa Tech Secondary School	47
6	12	Kokopo Secondary School	6		49	1	Bialla Secondary School	47
7	12	Marianville Secondary School	6		50	1	Brugam Secondary	47
8	11	Hagen Park Secondary School	8		51	1	Bugandi Secondary School	47
9	9	Busu Secondary School	9		52	1	Buin Secondary School	47
10	9	Mt Hagen Secondary School	9		53	1	Caritas Technical Secondary School	47
11	9	POMIS	9		54	1	Ecom Secondary School	47
12	8	Passam National High School	12		55	1	Good Shepherd Lutheran Secondary School	47
13	8	St Ignatius Secondary School	12		56	1	Henganofi Secondary School	47
14	6	Aiyura National High School	14		57	1	Ialibu Sec.School	47
15	6	Dela Salle SS(Bomana)	14		58	1	Iarowari Secondary School	47
16	6	Fr Peter (Fatima) Secondary School	14		59	1	Jubilee Catholic Secondary School	47
17	6	Notre Dame Secondary School	14		60	1	Kabiufa Secondary School	47
18	6	Wabag Secondary School	14		61	1	Kainantu Secondary	47
19	5	Goroka Secondary School	19		62	1	Kambubu SDA Secondary School	47
20	5	Malala Secondary School	19		63	1	Kerowagi Secondary School	47
21	4	Bishop Leo Secondary School	21		64	1	Kilakila Secondary School	47
22	4	Cameron Secondary School	21		65	1	Kimbe Secondary School	47
23	4	OLSH Secondary School - Vunapope	21		66	1	Kondiu Secondary School	47
24	3	DBTS (POM)	24		67	1	Kubalia Secondary School	47
25	3	Gordon Secondary School	24		68	1	Kupiano Secondary School	47
26	3	Kimbe International School	24		69	1	Kutubu Secondary	47
27	3	Kopen Sec.School	24		70	1	LIHIR SECONDARY SCHOOL	47
28	3	Mercy Secondary School (Yarapos)	24		71	1	Mainohana Secondary School	47
29	3	St Joseph IEA Catholic College	24		72	1	Manus Secondary School	47
30	3	Utu Secondary School	24		73	1	Maprik Secondary	47
31	3	Wawin National High School	24		74	1	Minj Secondary School	47
32	2	Brandi Secondary School	32		75	1	OLSH International	47
33	2	DBTS Vanimo	32		76	1	Palmalmal Secondary	47
34	2	Gerehu Secondary School	32		77	1	POM Grammar School	47
35	2	Gumine Secondary School	32		78	1	Popondetta Secondary School	47
36	2	Hagita Secondary School	32		79	1	St Mary's Vuvu Secondary School	47
37	2	Hoskins Secondary School	32		80	1	St Xavier's Secondary School	47
38	2	Karkar Secondary	32		81	1	Tarlena Secondary School	47
39	2	Martyrs Memorial Secondary School	32		82	1	Telefomin Secondary School	47
40	2	Mendi Secondary	32		83	1	Utmei Secondary School	47
41	2	Mogol Secondary School	32		84	1	Vunabosco Agro-Tech.Sec.School	47
42	2	Muaina Secondary School	32		85	1	Waghi Valley Secondary School	47
43	2	PNG Paradise Secondary School	32		86	1	Wapenamanda Foursquare Secondary School	47
					87	1	Wesley (Salamo) Secondary	47
Summary: 297 students from 87 schools in the country are selected to DWU, 2017.