2025 APPLICATION CYCLE FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2026

This is the official site for Papua New Guinea Grade 12 school leavers and current non-school leavers (NSL students)  applying  for admission into registered in-country Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). By Law,  the Department of Higher Education Research Science and Technology (DHERST) is mandated to facilitate a transparent efficient national admission of students into registered (PNG) higher education institution. The National Online Application System (NOAS) is the application portal for all applicants. DHERST encourages all prospective applicants to fully utilize this platform for potential selections and admission.

This year's NOAS applicants will have access to viewing new academic programmes from registered HEIs. A number of new full-time ONLINE programmes are also now available for students wishing to study off-campus in 2026 onwards. Student applicants are encouraged to carefully consider both on-campus and full-time online programmes when applying. Programme details are  available in student's NOAS accounts- MyEligible programmes tab.

TODAY'S ANNOUNCEMENT:  NOAS GRACE PERIOD

1. NOAS Grace Period commencement date has been moved to Tuesday 9th December 2025. This change is to cater for Grade 12 students' final results release.

2. DHERST will be contacting all applicants to provide Grace period updates. All applicants are encouraged to check their emails, and mobile phone SMS.

3. Grace Period ends on 14th December, 11:59PM.

4. Invalid login: Applicants experiencing difficulties logging in, please contact the NOAS Support team to register and activate your account.

5. NO NSL new applications will be accepted during Grace Period. 

Thank you for your time, patience and understanding.

DHERST NOAS Support Team