PNG Universities School Leavers and Non-school Leavers Registration Dates

The school leavers and non-school leavers whose names are on the selection list would know by now the starting dates for registration and orientation. Take note of the expected day to arrive at your university for the 2024 academic year.

If you have any questions about the 2024 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 2024.

2024 PNG Universities School Leavers and Non-school Leavers Registration Dates



Note that the 2024 dates are based on past orientation dates, this is old registration information, so read it for guidance ONLY. Or follow the link for the latest information.

DHERST would have, also, made all the travelling arrangements and provided needed logistical support. Contact your reliable friends, relatives or university if there are any changes to the dates.

Generally, all should be according to plan, so arrive at your university at the start of the registration week. For those whose names are on the non-school leavers’ acceptance list, be reminded of the following starting dates.

1. UPNG

The University of Papua New Guinea has *not* clearly marked the start of registration and orientation week. PNG Insight understands that all fees are to be paid by February before you can be cleared for registration.

2. UNITECH

PNG University of Technology's first semester, registration will be conducted from January to February. You should plan to be on campus for the registration on the morning of January 28th.

3. DWU

Student Registration and Orientation Week commences in February. The first and second-year students will commence their Registration process on February 4th. 

The third and fourth-year students will commence registration on February 5th. Registration will be at St. John Paul II Hall. Thus, all students must be on campus by February 3rd.

4. PAU

Check the Pacific Adventist University website for the latest details. No info for registration was available (or I may have missed it) at the time of this compilation. 

Last year, the registration and orientation took place in the second week of February. Please confirm if you need if you still need to know when PAU registration for new and continuing starts.

5. UNRE

PNG University of Natural Resources and Environment registration and orientation start in March. The first semester lectures begin in April. 

Students should be at the campus starting March 20th.

6. UoG

The University of Goroka *orientation* for all new students will be from February 11th to February 15th.

*Registration* for all students - both school leavers and non-school leavers - will be from February 18th to February 28th.

Late Registration is only on March 1st, and a fee of K200 is charged for late registration.

Make fee payments to universities as instructed in letters you may have received. Also, travel to the universities on the date given to you.

You must speak to your university admin directly if any pressing issues need ironing out before the commencement of the lectures.

7. WPU
Western Pacific University's registration and orientation take place around the same time as the other universities. Please, visit the WPU website for the latest.

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 and links to point you in the right direction.


APPLICATION FORMS PDF 2024 - uog application form 2024

More information on the Non-school Leavers Selection List for 2024 Dates, Releases and TESAS Lists is available here.

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: To find out how to apply to the University of Goroka, click here

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. 


Dec 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:


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