Welcome to National Online Application System
NOAS remains the property of the National Government of Papua New Guinea and is administered by the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology.
NOAS facilitates national admissions and selections into higher education institutions in PNG. This portal facilitates Grade 12 school-leaver application.
Non-school leaver applicants must contact directly the institute of their choice and follow non-school leaver application requirements.
Important Announcements:
Corona Virus Caution:
- DHERST wishes to advise all tertiary students and HEIs to adhere to and effect the National Government and Ministerial Circulars on COVID-19. Students are urged to cooperate with institutional policies and preventive measures. DHERST stands in solidary with the sector’s HEIs, stakeholders and the global community to combat this pandemic.
2020 Grade 12 students
- This year’s NOAS cycle will commence in August. Grade 12 students will be issued unique credential to log into individual NOAS account by August 2020. The DHERST will advise on NOAS account accessibility through-out the cycle.
Higher Education Loan Program
- Details of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) and application will be communicated to HEIs and tertiary students in the 2020 academic year
STAT-P Test
- STAT-P is a prerequisite requirement for admission into some HEI programs. The STAT-P tests dates and requirement will be communicated by responsible teams later in 2020. All Gr12 wishing to register for STAT-P are advised to complete their online STAT-P registration accurately.
Contact Us
For further information, please contact the DHERST Support Service noassupport@dherst.gov.pg