How to Apply to University of Papua New Guinea as a Non-school Leaver for 2024

The University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) is one of the leading universities in the Pacific, offering world-class education to students from all over the world. 

UPNG provides a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to meet the needs of its diverse student body.

How to Apply to UPNG as a Non-School Leaver

If you are a non-school leaver looking to apply for a program at UPNG, this article will guide you through the application process, including the steps to follow and the requirements you need to meet.

Step 1: Check the Admission Requirements

Before applying for a program at UPNG, it is important to ensure that you meet the admission requirements. These requirements vary depending on the program you want to study. Some of the requirements include:

• Completion of grade 12 or equivalent
• Relevant work experience
• Proficiency in the English language
• Meeting the minimum grade point average (GPA) requirement

You can find the admission requirements for each program on the UPNG website. Here are the direct links to the Undergraduate admission requirements where you can check out the GPA and additional information on selection criteria:

• School of Law Undergraduate Requirements
• School of Business & Public Policy Undergraduate Requirements
• School of Medicine & Health Sciences Undergraduate Requirements
• School of Natural & Physical Sciences Undergraduate Requirements
• School of Humanities & Social Sciences Undergraduate Requirements

Step 2: Pay the Application Fee

All non-school leaver applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee using BSP Pay. 

The application fee is K20.00 for undergraduate programs and K50.00 for postgraduate programs, except for the School of Business and Public Policy, which has a different application processing fee.

Make sure to indicate your name and correct date of deposit on the deposit slip when paying. Keep the receipt with you for verification purposes.

Step 3: Apply Online

To apply for a program at UPNG, you must use the Online Applicant Portal. Note that before applying, ask for the Applicant Portal User Manual and BSP Pay Activation Guide for guidance, and read them carefully before applying. Here are last year's documents to give you some ideas:

• Non-school Leavers Application Notice (PDF)
• Applicant User Manual
• BSP Activation Guide

Also, look out for the 2024 Non-School Leavers Application Notice. This notice provides instructions on how to apply to UPNG, including the application fees and how to apply using the "UPNG Applicant Online Portal".

Step 4: Contact the Relevant School

If you have any queries regarding your application or online submission, contact the relevant school based on the program you are applying to. The email addresses for each school are:

• School of Business & Public Policy Application: mn_sbpp@up
• School of Humanities & Social Sciences: mb_shss@upng.ac.pg
• School of Natural & Physical Sciences: gv_snps@upng.ac.pg
• School of Medicine & Health Sciences: rk_smhs@upng.ac.pg
• School of Law: mt_sol@upng.ac.pg

The schools can provide you with further information on the program you are applying for and can assist with any questions you may have about the application process.

Step 5: Notification - 2024 UPNG Non-school Leavers List

After submitting your application, successful candidates will be notified by mid-December 2023 or early January 2024 via email and post, together with the successful school leavers of 2023.

If your name is not on the final list, it means that your application for admission in 2023 has been unsuccessful.

Also, DHERST will release the 2024 UPNG Non-school Leavers List before publishing it on its website. So, check out the list to see if you are expecting have applied this year.

Step 6: Complete Registration and Orientation

All information regarding 2024 fees, registration, and orientation will be included in the acceptance letter. It is important to read and understand this information before commencing your studies.

To find out about how to apply to UPNG Open Campus, click here

Apply to UPNG as a Non-school Leaver for 2024 programs

Manual applications for the 2024 non-school leavers undergraduate programs without any record of online submission will not be considered. That means that you will have to submit an online application. 

To maximise your chances, we suggest:

1) submit an online application via the UPNG Applicant Portal,

2) send a copy of the application to the school you are applying to, see the email above, and

3) if you are in Port Moresby, drop off a copy of your application at UPNG's student admin.

Important: DO NOT PAY BRIBE WHEN APPLYING TO UPNG. THIS IS AGAINST THE UNIVERSITY'S POLICY. IF SOMEONE ASK YOU FOR CASH OR KIND, REPORT THEM!

Conclusion

Applying to UPNG as a non-school leaver is a straightforward process that involves meeting admission requirements, paying the application fee, applying online, and contacting the relevant school for further information.

By following these steps, you can increase your chances of success in gaining admission to UPNG.

University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) 2023 Selection Lists

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. 

PNG Insight noted that, unlike the past years, the school leavers' selection list was published in a Microsoft Excel file. You may have difficulty seeing your names on smaller screens. Here is the UPNG selections list 2022 for 2023 academic year.

DOWNLOAD UPNG SELECTION LIST 2023

University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) 2023 School Leavers Selection Lists

Download UPNG School Leavers 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 UPNG for 2023.

UPNG Selection List PDF 2023 

The 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 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.

How to Download UPNG Transcripts

Registered students can Download UPNG Transcripts from the University of Papua New Guinea's University Information System (UIS). The UIS allows student to effortlessly log into their student accounts and retrieve essential academic documents such as course registrations, results, and transcripts. 

In this guide, we will walk you through the simple steps to view and download your UPNG transcripts using the UIS portal.

Step 1: Access the UIS Site

To begin, open your preferred web browser and navigate to the UIS website by typing in the following URL: uis.upng.ac.pg/

Step 2: Log into the Student Portal

Upon reaching the UIS homepage, you will encounter several options: Applicant, Student, Parent/Guardian, Administrator, and Teacher/Lecturer. 

Click on the "Student" option, which will direct you to the Student Portal Login.

Enter your login credentials, which include your username and password. Once entered, click the "Login" button to proceed. 

In case you've forgotten your password, simply click the "Forgot Password" link. A password reset link will be sent to your UPNG student email. Accessing this link will enable you to reset your password and regain access to your account.

Step 3: Navigate to Examination Documents

After a successful login, you will be directed to your personalized student dashboard. On the left-hand side, you will find a menu of options. Click on "My Academics," followed by the "Examination Documents" link.

Step 4: Download Your UPNG Transcript

Upon clicking the "Examination Documents" link, you will be presented with a list of links on the right-hand side of the page. 

The topmost link represents your most recent transcript. Click on this link to initiate the download of the transcript in PDF format. 

The PDF file will be downloaded to your device, allowing you to view its contents.

Post-grad, graduated and withdrawn students

• For any inquiries related to transcripts, don't hesitate to get in touch with your respective School Executive Officer.

• It's important to note that UIS access is exclusively granted to currently registered internal and external undergraduate students, as well as SBPP postgraduate students. 

• If you fall under the category of other Schools' postgraduates, or if you are an excluded, withdrawn, or graduated student, you will need to contact your respective school or the Student Administration to obtain your transcripts. 

• External students enrolled in certificate programs should reach out to Open College for transcript-related queries.

Summary (Download UPNG Transcripts PDF)

The University Information System (UIS) at the University of Papua New Guinea streamlines the process of accessing academic information for registered students. 

Remember that while UIS offers a seamless experience for many students, specific cases may require alternative methods for obtaining transcripts. Always reach out to the appropriate channels for assistance in such instances.

Acknowledgement: This article originally appears on Neo Malesa (MEDIUM BLOG). If you are a UPNG student, we recommend that you follow his blog. It has important academic information that can benefit you.

UPNG Non-School Leavers Application 2024

The University of Papua New Guinea, (UPNG) wishes to inform prospective applicants that the Online Applicant Portal for receiving applications for Undergraduate programs to be offered by the University for the academic year 2023 is now open. It will close on the 30th of October 2022.

Applications for Post Graduate programs for academic year 2023 are also open during the same period. Prospective applicants can consult the respective Schools (Program owners) to seek further information on how they can lodge their applications.

UPDATE: Here is the latest on UPNG Non-School Leavers Application for 2024, click here

APPLICANTS ARE HEREBY REQUESTED TO TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:

a.) All applicants for Undergraduate programs are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of K 20.00 using BSP Pay.

b.) All applicants for Postgraduate Diploma and Honors are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of K 20.00 into UPNG General Account No: 1000583572 BSP, (WAIGANI). Make sure to indicate your name and correct date of deposit on the deposit slip when paying. Keep the receipt with you for verification purposes.

c.) All applicants for Masters and PhD (except the School of Business & Public Policy) are required to pay a a non-refundable application fee of K 50.00 into UPNG General Account No: 1000583572 BSP, (WAIGANI). Make sure to indicate your name and correct date of deposit on the deposit slip when paying. Keep the receipt with you for verification purposes.

d.) Post graduate Applicants to the School of Business and Public Policy (SBPP) programs must refer to SBPP Post Graduate advertisement for the application processing fee and eligibility criteria. Call Lisa on 3267 299 for more information.

e.) Before choosing your preferred program, please navigate through our admission and eligibility requirements to all our programs. This will inform you of your eligibility for a particular program.

ONLINE APPLICATION

The following links provide useful information you require to guide and assist you to use the Online Applicant Portal to lodge your application. It is important that you must read and understand the notices before you attempt to apply.

1.) 2023 Non-School Leavers Application Notice

2.) Applicant Portal User Manual

3.) BSP Pay Activation Guide

After having read the above notices, click on “Applicant portal” to Sign-up and then Apply.

UPNG Acceptance List 2023 NSL, New Intake, Contining, Re-enrolled Students Info

The University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) usually publishes the acceptance lists after DHERST release the original selection lists. This occurs around mid-January every year. 

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.

How to download UPNG acceptance list PDF 2023

To download the UPNG acceptance list for this year, visit the university's website. On the home page, you'll see the tab for the 2023 Acceptance List for Schools Leavers, Non-school Leavers and Continuing students. 

Arrow showing where to find UPNG acceptance List PDF

Here are the direct links that we created for our visitors last year, 2021.

• Grade 12 school leavers selection list
• UPNG non-school leavers acceptance list
• 2022 UPNG re-enrolment list
• Continuing students list

We will update this page as/when UPNG release the acceptance list for the 2022 to 2023 academic year. 

Watch this space!

How to find your name?

• Download the PDF file. 
• Search the PDF - use your SLF number.

NSL, re-admit and continuing students' TESAS status

For the non-school leavers, readmit and continuing students, you'll have to confirm your TESAS status. That means that you need to know if you are either on AES or HECAS.

Also, find out how to apply for HELP - the PNG govt's students loan scheme. This article shed some light on TESAS and HELP - you will find the information useful.

If you are anticipating the UPNG Non-school Leavers Selection List 2022/2023, check out this article for more info.

University of Papua New Guinea New Intake Selection List Now Out

DHERST has released the NEW INTAKE name list for the HEIs including the University of Papua New Guinea's (UPNG) list. Note that the actual  2022 Acceptance List is NOT out yet.

This listing does not show the new students' TESAS statuses. Instead, it only contains the names of the  2021 Grade 12 students who are selected for UPNG and other higher education institutions (HEIs) in the country.

New Intakes, NSL, readmit and continuing students' TESAS status

For the non-school leavers, readmit, school leavers and continuing students, you'll have to confirm your TESAS status before the end of January 2022. 

Here is what DHERST said:

Be advised that the TESAS list will be published before the end of this month (January 2022). Students whose names do not appear on the TESAS Award list should consult their respective institutions’ directly and confirm their admission status for 2022. [DHERST press release, 11/02/2022]

In addition, you should find out how to apply for HELP - the PNG govt's students loan scheme. 

This article shed some light on TESAS and HELP - you will find the information useful.

Download UPNG NEW INTAKE List PDF

To download DHERST's New Intake 2022 list you can visit the website. [Source: DHERST, 11/12/2021]

Note that some smartphone visitors to the DHERST website have difficulty viewing and downloading the New Intake PDF list. If you have the same issue, you can download the list directly from the link below.

How to find your name?

• Firstly, go to the DHERST website,
• Secondly, download the PDF file, it is 139 pages and 5MB. 
• Then, do a PDF search (use your SLF number or your full name to search and confirm your name on the list)

Check DHERST website or download the 2022 DHERST New Intake Selected Students HEIs PDF List 👈via this link.

We keep a checklist for the other universities. Find out if the other 2022 acceptance lists are out.

If you have any questions, leave a message or comment and let us know what you think.

2023 UPNG Non-school leavers and school leavers acceptance (Info)

The information presented below is a compilation of news and instructions from the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) website. The information is for non-school leavers (who have applied to UPNG) and school leavers who applied through DHERST's NOAS (National Online Application System). 

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.

Important selections note

If you are a non-school leaver and have applied to UPNG, the university (UPNG) will inform you when you are accepted into a program. 

For example, if you submitted the 2023 UPNG non-school leaver application, you'll hear directly from UPNG - not from DHERST.

The university will directly inform you via the acceptance letter and/or by publishing the acceptance list on its website. Then, you must accept the Offer Letter and let the uni know about your intention to take up the offer immediately.

RELATED ARTICLE: PNG Universities and Colleges 2023 Acceptance List Info, TESAS, HELP Loan and Registration and Orientation - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW.

Acceptance lists for 2023

The University of Papua New Guinea offers Diploma, Bachelor, Bachelor (Professional), Bachelor (Honours), Post-Graduate Diploma, Master, PhD and D.B.A. programs.

UPNG selects School Leavers and Non-School leavers for admission into its Diploma, Bachelor and Bachelor (Professional) programs.

• School leavers - Grade 12 school leavers seeking admission in the next immediate year
• Non-School leavers - Prospecting students who completed Grade 12 in the last 5 years, including FODE and DODL students and international students.

Non-school leavers acceptance list

Due to limited space and resources, the University can only admit a limited number of new students into various programmes of study. As a result, competition is very high and priority is given to those with higher GPAs. 

Those seeking enrolment must satisfy the UPNG admission requirement.

The Non-School Leavers are selected based on their application in response to the University’s advertisement every year. The university does the selection and informs the students by publishing the 2023 non-school leavers acceptance list on each university's website. 

If you have a question about the 2023 Grade 12 selection process, PDF list, etc., please leave a comment below or check out this latest update on PNG Universities Non-School Leavers Selection.

School Leavers Acceptance List

School leavers are selected based on the options provided by the Department of Higher Education. DHERST does the selection online and informs the students of their AES or TESAS statuses.

The 2023 school leavers' selection list will be published on the DHERST website like it did in the past unless things have changed. However, it seems that the selection will continue as normal this year. 

So, check this blog post here or the DHERST website for the latest info in regards to the 2023 school leavers online selection list.

UPNG postgraduate programs

The University advertises for postgraduate programs such as Bachelor (Honours), Post-Graduate Diploma, Master, PhD and D.B.A. programs. Candidates with a good Bachelor degree are eligible to apply for Bachelor (Honours), Post-Graduate Diploma and Master programs. 

Candidates with a good Master degree are eligible to apply for the PhD program and D.B.A. program. The University selects the candidates for these programs from among those who apply against its advertisement every year.

Acceptance letters

The University sends offer/acceptance letters to all candidates selected for various programs in addition to advertising the names of selected candidates for various programs in the prominent newspapers in the Country. 

The candidates who accept the offer letters are requested to pay the relevant yearly fee in full and register themselves for the program for which they are accepted usually in February of the year concerned. 

The process of admission ends with the registration of the students for the program for which they are accepted.

If you have any questions about the 2022 Grade 12 selection process, PDF list, etc., please leave a comment below or check out this latest update on PNG Universities Non-School Leavers Selection.

UPDATE DECEMBER 2022

We have received an overwhelming response in regard to the UPNG NSL application form for 2023. 

We were able to give a response to individuals who have subscribed to our newsletter. If you have not joined us via our newsletter, please check out this Latest Post on Online Universities Application - UPNG.