List of Papua New Guinea Universities and Colleges | Apply for 2024

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to universities and colleges in Papua New Guinea! If you're looking for the latest information on higher education institutions in PNG, you've come to the right place. 

In this article, we'll provide you with a curated list of universities and colleges, along with direct links to informational pages where you can get information on:

• application forms and admission,
• program offers,
• non-school leavers and school leavers' GPAs,
• institution contact details, and 
• more.

(Click here to get the latest on the 2024 GPA for Teachers and Colleges in PNG)

Whether you're a prospective student or a non-school leaver seeking admission details, we've got you covered. Join us as we explore the exciting educational opportunities available in Papua New Guinea and discover how to make your dreams a reality. Click on the links to get more information on GPA, the application process and admission.

PNG Insight provides information for some of the universities and non-universities in the country. If you want the latest info on Acceptance Lists and Admissions. Programs to study, history of the institutions, etc., you will find the info via the links.

Click on the links to go to the university or college info page.

List of PNG Business Colleges

• 1.       Goroka Technical (Business) College   
• 2.       International Training Institute (ITI)   
• 3.       Kokopo Business College  
• 4.       Port Moresby Business College

List of PNG Technical Colleges

• 1.       Don Bosco Technological Institute
• 2.       Port Moresby Technical College
• 3.       Madang Technical College
• 4.       Don Bosco Simbu Technical College
• 5.       Mt Hagen Technical College
• 6.       Goroka Technical College
• 7.       Poly Technic Institute of Papua New Guinea
• 8.       University of Technology Bulolo Campus (Forestry)

List of PNG Universities

• 1.       Divine Word University
• 2.       Pacific Adventist University (PAU)  
• 3.       PNG (Southern Cross) Institute of Business University
• 4.       PNG Natural Resources and Environment
• 5.       University of Goroka (UOG)
• 6.       University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG)
• 7.       University of Technology (Unitech/UoT)
• 8.       University of Western Pacific (UWP)
• 9.    PNG Lutheran University (NEW)

List of PNG Nursing Colleges

Want to work in the Health Sector? Click on the link to find out how to become a health worker in Papua New Guinea. Alternatively, check out the college info via the links below.

• 1.       Arawa School of Nursing
• 2.       Divine Word University Health Science
• 3.       Enga School of Nursing
• 4.       Highlands Regional School of Nursing
• 5.       Kundiawa General Nursing College
• 6.       Lae School of Nursing
• 7.       Madang Lutheran School of Nursing
• 8.       Mendi School of Nursing
• 9.       Nazerene School of Nursing: Kudjip
• 10.   St Benedict School of Nursing: Boram (DWU Campus)
• 11.   St. Barnabas School of Nursing
• 12.   St. Marys School of Nursing: Rabaul (DWU Campus)

Click on the image to find out about GPA and application for Nursing Schools in PNG.

List of PNG Teachers Colleges

Want to become a teacher or education officer in PNG? The best pathway is through one of PNG's Teachers' Colleges, but you must have a GPA above the required threshold. Find out here.

Also, click on the blue links to go to the info page where you can get vital information on the Application, Selection and Acceptance list and College Admission.

 

• 1. Balob Teachers College
• 2. Dauli Teachers College   
• 3. DWU OLSH Kabaleo Teachers College
• 4.  Enga Teachers College
• 5. Gaulim Teachers College
• 6. Holy Trinity Teachers College
• 7. Madang Teachers College
• 8. Melanesian Nazarene Teachers College
• 9. PNG Education Institute
• 10. Rev Maru Teachers College   
• 11. Sacred Heart Teachers College
• 12. Simbu Teachers College
• 13.  Sonoma Adventist Teachers College
• 14. Southern Highlands Teachers College
• 15. DWU St Benedicts Kaindi  Teachers College
• 16. St Peter Channel College of Secondary Teacher Education

Note that there are some unregistered teachers' colleges operating in PNG. Non-school leavers should be careful when applying to unregistered colleges as they are NOT recognised by the DHERST.

Other colleges

• 1. Bomana Police College
• 2. Aircraft Maintenenace Engineering School, Kainantu 
• 3. Acatech Aviation College

IMPORTANT NOTE:

PNG Insight has curated this extensive compilation of Papua New Guinea colleges and universities here, but we need your help to make it even better. 

If we've left out on any college in your vicinity (or need to update your university/college info), we invite you to share your insights by leaving a comment below. This will help us create a definitive resource for all the institutions in the country.

Southern Highlands Teachers College 2023 Non-Schools Leavers Selection List

The 2023 non-school leavers' acceptance list for Southern Highlands Teachers College is out. 

DHERST published the PDF list on the 22nd of January 2022. You can check the original PDF list on the DHERST website.

Alternatively, find your name on the same list below

Disclaimer: PNG Insight makes the list available here after it has been published on the high education website. If you have any questions please contact DHERST. Contact details are given below.

Download the School Leavers (New Intakes) Selection Lists PDF for your teachers college.

 

ALL THE BEST!

Southern Highlands Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

Other PNG Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

Check out the list of other teachers' colleges in PNG for their non-school leavers' acceptance lists.

Contact DHERST 

Email noassupport@dherst.gov.pg

Or leave a comment under this article, Post a Comment

Simbu Teachers College 2023 Non-Schools Leavers Selection List

 The 2023 non-school leavers' acceptance list for Simbu Teachers College is out. 

DHERST published the PDF list on the 22nd of January 2022. You can check the original PDF list on the DHERST website.

Alternatively, find your name on the same list below.

Disclaimer: PNG Insight makes the list available here after it has been published on the high education website. If you have any questions please contact DHERST. Contact details are given below.

Download the School Leavers (New Intakes) Selection Lists PDF for your teachers college.

ALL THE BEST!

Simbu Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

Other Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

Check out the list of other teachers' colleges in PNG for their non-school leavers' acceptance lists.

Contact DHERST 

Email noassupport@dherst.gov.pg

Or leave a comment under this article, Post a Comment

Sacred Heart Teachers College Acceptance List 2023

The 2023 school leavers' acceptance list for Sacred Heart Teachers College is out. 

DHERST published the PDF list on the 22nd of January 2022. You can check the original PDF list on the DHERST website.

Alternatively, find your name on the same list below.

Disclaimer: PNG Insight makes the list available here after it has been published on the high education website. If you have any questions please contact DHERST. Contact details are given below.

Download the School Leavers (New Intakes) Selection Lists PDF for your teachers college.

Sacred Heart Teachers College School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

Other Teachers College School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

Download the School Leavers (New Intakes) Selection Lists PDF for your teachers college.

Contact DHERST 

Email noassupport@dherst.gov.pg

Or leave a comment under this article, Post a Comment

Reverend Maru Memorial Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

The 2023 non-school leavers' acceptance list for Reverend Maru Memorial  Teachers College is out. 

DHERST published the PDF list on the 22nd of January 2022. You can check the original PDF list on the DHERST website.

Alternatively, find your name on the same list below.

Disclaimer: PNG Insight makes the list available here after it has been published on the high education website. If you have any questions please contact DHERST. Contact details are given below.
ALL THE BEST!

Reverend Maru Memorial  Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

Other Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

Check out the list of other teachers' colleges in PNG for their non-school leavers' acceptance lists.

Contact DHERST 

Email noassupport@dherst.gov.pg

Or leave a comment under this article, Post a Comment

Melanesian Nazarene Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

The 2023 non-school leavers' acceptance list for Melanesian Nazarene Teachers College is out. 

Alternatively, find your name on the same list below.

DHERST published the PDF list on the 22nd of January 2022. You can check the original PDF list on the DHERST website.

Disclaimer: PNG Insight makes the list available here after it has been published on the high education website. If you have any questions please contact DHERST. Contact details are given below.

Download the School Leavers (New Intakes) Selection Lists PDF for your teachers college - Click here.

Melanesian Nazarene Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

Other Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

Check out the list of other teachers' colleges in PNG for their non-school leavers' acceptance lists.

Contact DHERST 

Email noassupport@dherst.gov.pg

Or leave a comment under this article, Post a Comment

Madang Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

The 2023 non-school leavers' acceptance list for Madang Teachers College is out. 

DHERST published the PDF list on the 22nd of January 2022. You can check the original PDF list on the DHERST website.

 Alternatively, find your name on the same list below.

Disclaimer: PNG Insight makes the list available here after it has been published on the high education website. If you have any questions please contact DHERST. Contact details are given below.

Download the School Leavers (New Intakes) Selection Lists PDF for your teachers college - Click here.

Madang Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

Other Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

Check out the list of other teachers' colleges in PNG for their non-school leavers' acceptance lists.

Contact DHERST 

Email noassupport@dherst.gov.pg

Or leave a comment under this article, Post a Comment

Holy Trinity Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

The 2023 non-school leavers' acceptance list for Holy Trinity  Teachers College is out. 

DHERST published the PDF list on the 22nd of January 2022. You can check the original PDF list on the DHERST website.

Alternatively, find your name on the same list below.

Disclaimer: PNG Insight makes the list available here after it has been published on the high education website. If you have any questions please contact DHERST. Contact details are given below.

Download the School Leavers (New Intakes) Selection Lists PDF for your teachers college - Click Here.

ALL THE BEST!

Holy Trinity Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

Other Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

Check out the list of other teachers' colleges in PNG for their non-school leavers' acceptance lists.

Contact DHERST 

Email noassupport@dherst.gov.pg

Or leave a comment under this article, Post a Comment

Enga Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

The 2023 non-school leavers' acceptance list for Enga Teachers College is out. 
DHERST published the PDF list on the 22nd of January 2022. You can check the original PDF list on the DHERST website.

Alternatively, find your name on the same list below.

Disclaimer: PNG Insight makes the list available here after it has been published on the high education website. If you have any questions please contact DHERST. Contact details are given below.

Download the School Leavers (New Intakes) Selection Lists PDF for your teachers college.

ALL THE BEST!

Enga Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

Other Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

Check out the list of other teachers' colleges in PNG for their non-school leavers' acceptance lists.

Contact DHERST 

Email noassupport@dherst.gov.pg

Or leave a comment under this article, Post a Comment

Dauli Teachers College Acceptance List 2023

The 2023 non-school leavers' acceptance list for Dauli Teachers College is out. 

DHERST published the PDF list on the 22nd of January 2022. You can check the original PDF list on the DHERST website.

Download the School Leavers (New Intakes) Selection Lists PDF for your teachers college.

Alternatively, find your name on the same list below.

Disclaimer: PNG Insight makes the list available here after it has been published on the high education website. If you have any questions please contact DHERST. Contact details are given below.

ALL THE BEST!

Dauli Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

Other Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

Check out the list of other teachers' colleges in PNG for their non-school leavers' acceptance lists.

Contact DHERST 

Email noassupport@dherst.gov.pg

Or leave a comment under this article, Post a Comment

Balob Teachers College Acceptance List 2023

The non-school leavers' acceptance list for Balob Teachers College is out. DHERST published the PDF list on the 22nd of January 2022. You can check the original PDF list on the DHERST website. Also find your name in the same list below.

Download the School Leavers (New Intakes) Selection Lists PDF for your teachers college.

Disclaimer: PNG Insight makes the list available here after it has been published on the high education website. If you have any questions please contact DHERST. Contact details are given below.

ALL THE BEST!

Balob Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

Other Teachers College Non-School Leavers Acceptance List 2023

Check out the list of other teachers' colleges in PNG for their non-school leavers' acceptance lists.

Contact DHERST 
Email noassupport@dherst.gov.pg
Or leave a comment under this article, Post a Comment

Holy Trinity Teachers College Application and Selection Info for Students

Holy Trinity Teachers College is located in Mt Hagen and is run by the Catholic Church. It has been a teacher's college for over 60 years - 67 years in 2024. The college offers a diploma in primary teaching and a Bachelor of Education (Primary) pre-service program. The college enrols about 600 students every year, 200 of them female students. 

Holy Trinity Teachers College is affiliated with the Divine Word University.

How to apply to Hagen Holy Trinity Teachers College?

There are two ways to apply to Holy Trinity Teachers College: as a school leaver and a non-school leaver.

Apply as a non-school leaver

Hagen Holy Trinity Teachers College does not have a website or social media account. It can be difficult to get the latest Holy Trinity Teachers College application online. 

The best way, at present to get an application form for 2024 is to get it from the college. Here are 5 ways to get an application form, even if you're not in Hagen.

1) Call a family member/friend you know personally to get it for you.

2) Call the college and ask for the latest application form and fees.

3) Travel there yourself to get it - this can be an expensive exercise. 

4) Ask a Facebook/social media friend you know to send it to you.

5) Ask a current student to help you out.

The five ways above are practical ways to get the Holy Trinity Teachers College non-school leaver's application form 2024 PDF. 

Apply as a school leaver (Grade 12)

Hagen Holy Trinity Teachers College option for Grade 12 students who want to become teachers. 

All you have to do is to put it down as one of your options when you complete the National Online Application Form on the DHERST website.

The best tip here is to make it your first or second choice so that you have a higher chance of getting in. You can do that at school with the help of your deputy principal.

If you do not make that choice yet, do not worry. You can make adjustments to your final choice during the Grace Period DHERST gives you.

Contact Holy Trinity Teachers College

You can contact the principal and admin office for information on school leavers and non-school leavers.

Trinity Teachers College

P O Box 274

Mount Hagen

Phone: 542 1411/542 039

Mb: 70023845

Email: mkmiamel@gmail.com

Trinity Teachers College Board and Members

In 2016 the college board made a massive change due to malpractice in admin matters of the school especially the selection of students. 

The new principal is Michael Miamel and his deputy is Dave Miller. Call one of them to get more information on school leavers' and non-school leavers' applications and selections. 

You can also contact the following people for advice.

• Western Highlands provincial education chairman Michael Mai, 
• PNG Teachers’ Association (PNGTA) Highlands regional secretary John Melson, 
• Archbishop of the Catholic Church of Mt Hagen Bishop Douglas Young,
• Catholic Education Secretary Andrew Wan and or 
• Council board chairman Hugo Kop.

Trinity Teachers College is affiliated with the Divine Word University

As a Catholic agency school, the college is amalgamated with the Divine Word University in Madang. 

That means that Holy Trinity Teachers College and Divine Word University have a special relationship that is mutually beneficial to both institutions. 

Holy Trinity Teachers College Acceptance List 2024

The acceptance list for Holy Trinity Teachers College for non-school leavers and school leavers will come out before the academic year starts. 

• The non-school leavers who applied straight to Holy Trinity Teachers College will have to check the college for the non-school leavers acceptance list 2024.

• As for the Grade 12 school leavers who applied through the National Online Application System (NOAS), check the higher education website for the DHERST Acceptance List 2024.

If you have any questions, check out this link for information on selection dates and acceptance lists for tertiary institutions in PNG.

How to Apply to a PNG Teacher's College to Study in 2024

Want to become a teacher or education officer in PNG? The best pathway is through one of PNG's Teachers' Colleges, but you must have a GPA above the required threshold. 

In this article, PNG insight provides brief information about the 16 teachers' colleges in PNG and how to apply as a school leaver and non-school leaver (NSL).

Update: From 2024, the Higher Education Department, Education Department and Teachers Service Commission have agreed to a HIGHER GPA than 2.4, click here to get the full information.

What is the GPA for Teachers' Colleges in PNG?

The GPA for teachers' colleges in PNG complies with the DHERST (Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology). The threshold was 2.0, but the Department of Education  (which employs and registers teachers) has raised it to 2.4, see the news article.

Also, there are two important factors that can affect your selection to a teachers' college in PNG. 

• Firstly, a threshold GPA is like the borderline - as an applicant you want to have a GPA that is higher than the threshold to increase your chance of being selected. 
• Secondly, your grades should indicate consistency. For example, your selection may be placed in a pool or disregarded if you achieve great marks in most subjects - which are likely to give you a good GPA - but your English and Literature mark is terrible.

There is more to being selected than GPA. A good GPA increases your chance of being selected, but it is not the only determining factor. There is more decision-making involved in the selection process. 

Government scholarship TESAS 

Note that the government scholarship TESAS (Tertiary Education School Assistance Scheme) recommends a GPA of 2.0 or higher. 

You can be on TESAS when entering a teachers' college with a GPA above the threshold, yet if you do not maintain it in your first year, you'll have to go by as a self-sponsored student.

So, it is important to get a GPA above 2.0 and perform consistently across all your subjects in Grade 12 if you want to study at a teachers' college in PNG.

How to apply to a teacher's college as a school leaver?

Applying to a teacher's college as a Grade 12 school leaver is easy. You'll have to do that at your school with the help of your teacher through the http://apply.dherst.gov.pg login portal.

Your school's deputy academic and class patron will assist you in making your choices. 

A top tip here is to make teachers' college your first choice if you want to become a teacher in PNG. 

How to apply to a teacher's college as a non-school leaver?

Non-school leavers are the Grade 12 students who completed school in the last five years or those who upgraded their marks at FODE and want to study at a college in PNG. 

If you are an NSL, you'll have to apply directly to the college you wish to study. It will have the latest application form, school fee info and other admission details you need to know before applying.

Here is a link to help you prepare.

How to check your name in Teachers' College Selection 2024?

The DHERST selects the Grade 12 school leavers based on the choices on the online application portal. It also compiles non-school leavers selection lists for the colleges.

The teachers' college selections for 2024 will come out with the respective heading - school leavers (for the current Grade 12) and non-school leavers (for those who have completed Grade 12 in the last five years)

Also, check to make sure you are on TESAS. If you are not on TESAS, you will be a SELF-SPONSORED student.

How Many Teachers' Colleges are in PNG?

Wondered how many teachers' colleges are in PNG? There are 16 recognised teachers' colleges in the country that take in students yearly. (Note that several teachers' colleges are not recognised by the Department of Higher Education, DHERST)

Also, the colleges are located in each of the regions. Check the college that is closer to where you are.

1. MOMASE

Balob Teachers College

Madang Teachers College

Rev Maru Teachers College

DWU St Benedicts Kaindi Teachers College

2. HIGHLANDS

Enga Teachers College

Dauli Teachers College 

Simbu Teachers College

Holy Trinity Teachers College

Southern Highlands Teachers College

Melanesian Nazarene Teachers College

3. NEW GUINEA ISLANDS

Gaulim Teachers College

Sonoma Adventist Teachers College

DWU OLSH Kabaleo Teachers College

St Peter Channel College of Secondary Teacher Education

4. SOUTHERN

PNG Education Institute

Sacred Heart Teachers College BOMANA

School leavers and non-school leavers info

Important disclaimer:

Note that this is not a formal advisory from any teachers' college in PNG. It is only a piece of general information based on insights on education & development information this blog has provided for over 10 years.

This information points you in the right direction as you make your choices and anticipate your selection.