Divine Word University (DWU) is a national university. It offers a wide range of full-time programs within the
faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Business and Informatics, Education, Medicine and Health Sciences.
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Undergraduate School Leavers Applications via the National Online Application System (NOAS)
If you are a Grade 12 school leaver seeking admission into an undergraduate degree programme, such as a bachelor's degree,
please visit the National Online Application System (NOAS) website using the link below for application information.
Requirements and deadlines for direct applications to DWU
This general information guide is for applicants in the Non-School Leaver category. Non-School Leaver applicants are people who completed their Grade 12 National Examination in previous years and now wish to pursue tertiary studies.
Programs offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
Full-Time programs offered at the Madang Campus under the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
Bachelor of Arts (Papua New Guinea andInternational Studies)
Bachelor of Arts (Social and Religious Studies)
Bachelor of Arts (Social Work)
Bachelor of Communication Arts (Journalism)
Date
Application
Entry Requirements
31 July 2026
Bachelor of Arts (Papua New Guinea &International Studies)
Applicants must have a minimum 'B' in English and a 'B' grade average in final
year 12 examinations or matriculation studies for Mathematics A or B and all social science subjects.
Recognition of prior learning is possible for candidates who have had a mature career
in fields such as teaching or clerical work so that their competencies can be shown
to have matched the standard requirements for entry.
31 July 2026
Bachelor of Arts (Social & ReligiousStudies)
Entry into the program requires successful completion of Grade 12 national examinations with an overall "B" average,
in English (language and Literature),social sciences, mathematics, religious studies and personal development.
Special consideration is given to students who have had advanced diplomas/diploma from recognized institutions such
as seminaries as prior learning which allows for further development.
Previous religious training should include and reflect a genuine acquisition of knowledge in scripture, theology,
pastoral, counseling and psychology subjects with a focus on the Church teachings on social justice and
with a view of rendering service within the PNG Churches
31 July 2026
Bachelor of Communication Arts(Journalism)
Requires a minimum of “B” grade in Language and Literature and “B” grade average
in all other subjects taken at Grade 12 level.
Applicants with Social Science background are preferred.
31 July 2026
Bachelor of Arts (Social Work)
Entry into the program requires successful completion of Grade 12 national examinations
with an overall "B" average,in English (language and Literature),social sciences,
mathematics, religious studies and personal development.
Consideration is given to students who have completed a Matriculation program,
Non-school Leavers and those who have been working successfully in the related
fields of the program for at least five years.
Evidence of such work should accompany the application form with recommendations
from community leaders, pastors or priests accompanying the application for entry into the program.
Programs offered by the Faculty of Business and Informatics:
Full-Time programs offered under the Faculty of Business and Informatics:
Bachelor of Business (Accountancy and Management)
Bachelor of Information Systems
Bachelor of Mathematics and Computing Science
Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Date
Application
Entry Requirements
31 July 2026
Bachelor of Arts (Papua New Guinea &International Studies)
Applicants must have a minimum 'B' in English and a 'B' grade average in final
year 12 examinations or matriculation studies for Mathematics A or B and all social science subjects.
Recognition of prior learning is possible for candidates who have had a mature career
in fields such as teaching or clerical work so that their competencies can be shown
to have matched the standard requirements for entry.
31 July 2026
Bachelor of Arts (Social & ReligiousStudies)
Entry into the program requires successful completion of Grade 12 national examinations with an overall "B" average,
in English (language and Literature),social sciences, mathematics, religious studies and personal development.
Special consideration is given to students who have had advanced diplomas/diploma from recognized institutions such
as seminaries as prior learning which allows for further development.
Previous religious training should include and reflect a genuine acquisition of knowledge in scripture, theology,
pastoral, counseling and psychology subjects with a focus on the Church teachings on social justice and
with a view of rendering service within the PNG Churches
31 July 2026
Bachelor of Communication Arts(Journalism)
Requires a minimum of “B” grade in Language and Literature and “B” grade average
in all other subjects taken at Grade 12 level.
Applicants with Social Science background are preferred.
31 July 2026
Bachelor of Arts (Social Work)
Entry into the program requires successful completion of Grade 12 national examinations
with an overall "B" average,in English (language and Literature),social sciences,
mathematics, religious studies and personal development.
Consideration is given to students who have completed a Matriculation program,
Non-school Leavers and those who have been working successfully in the related
fields of the program for at least five years.
Evidence of such work should accompany the application form with recommendations
from community leaders, pastors or priests accompanying the application for entry into the program.
Programs offered by the Faculty of Education:
Full-time programs offered under the Faculty of Education:
Master of Educational Leadership
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Date
Application
Entry Requirements
31 July 2026
Bachelor of Arts (Papua New Guinea &International Studies)
Applicants must have a minimum 'B' in English and a 'B' grade average in final
year 12 examinations or matriculation studies for Mathematics A or B and all social science subjects.
Recognition of prior learning is possible for candidates who have had a mature career
in fields such as teaching or clerical work so that their competencies can be shown
to have matched the standard requirements for entry.
31 July 2026
Bachelor of Arts (Social & ReligiousStudies)
Entry into the program requires successful completion of Grade 12 national examinations with an overall "B" average,
in English (language and Literature),social sciences, mathematics, religious studies and personal development.
Special consideration is given to students who have had advanced diplomas/diploma from recognized institutions such
as seminaries as prior learning which allows for further development.
Previous religious training should include and reflect a genuine acquisition of knowledge in scripture, theology,
pastoral, counseling and psychology subjects with a focus on the Church teachings on social justice and
with a view of rendering service within the PNG Churches
Programs offered by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences:
Full-Time programs offered under the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences:
Bachelor of Environmental Health
Bachelor of General Nursing
Bachelor of Health Management
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Rural Health)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Diploma in General Nursing
Advanced Diploma in Eye Care
Date
Application
Entry Requirements
31 July 2026
Bachelor of Arts (Papua New Guinea &International Studies)
Applicants must have a minimum 'B' in English and a 'B' grade average in final
year 12 examinations or matriculation studies for Mathematics A or B and all social science subjects.
Recognition of prior learning is possible for candidates who have had a mature career
in fields such as teaching or clerical work so that their competencies can be shown
to have matched the standard requirements for entry.
31 July 2026
Bachelor of Arts (Social & ReligiousStudies)
Entry into the program requires successful completion of Grade 12 national examinations with an overall "B" average,
in English (language and Literature),social sciences, mathematics, religious studies and personal development.
Special consideration is given to students who have had advanced diplomas/diploma from recognized institutions such
as seminaries as prior learning which allows for further development.
Previous religious training should include and reflect a genuine acquisition of knowledge in scripture, theology,
pastoral, counseling and psychology subjects with a focus on the Church teachings on social justice and
with a view of rendering service within the PNG Churches
31 July 2026
Bachelor of Communication Arts(Journalism)
Requires a minimum of “B” grade in Language and Literature and “B” grade average
in all other subjects taken at Grade 12 level.
Applicants with Social Science background are preferred.
31 July 2026
Bachelor of Arts (Social Work)
Entry into the program requires successful completion of Grade 12 national examinations
with an overall "B" average,in English (language and Literature),social sciences,
mathematics, religious studies and personal development.
Consideration is given to students who have completed a Matriculation program,
Non-school Leavers and those who have been working successfully in the related
fields of the program for at least five years.
Evidence of such work should accompany the application form with recommendations
from community leaders, pastors or priests accompanying the application for entry into the program.
