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Note: Please review the required documents for your applicant type (National (PNG) or International) below before proceeding to apply online.

Note: Please review the required documents for your applicant type (PNG or International) below before proceeding to apply online.

🇵🇬 National Applicant (PNG)
Undergraduate
School Leavers

Required Documents

  • ID – National Identity (NID) Card is preferred.
    If you do not have a National Identity (NID) Card, please provide any of the following:
    • Student ID Card
    • Driver’s License
    • Passport
  • Birth Certificate (optional – provide if available)
  • Police Clearance
  • Medical Certificate
  • Character Reference (from your church, community leader e.g. Pastor, elder, lawyer, etc.)
  • Academic Reference (from the school eg. Principal, Class Patron)

Important: Your documentation (qualifications) must be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths and stamped.

STAT-P is required for all PNG School Leavers applying to PAU.

Non-School Leavers

Required Documents

  • ID – National Identity (NID) Card is preferred. If you do not have a National Identity (NID) Card, provide any of the following:
    • Student ID Card
    • Work ID Card
    • Driver’s License
    • Passport
  • Birth Certificate (optional – provide if available)
  • Police Clearance
  • Medical Certificate
  • Marriage Certificate (if married)
  • Higher School Certificate
  • High School FODE Certificate & Transcript
  • Diploma Certificate & Transcript
  • Character Reference (from your church, community leader eg. Pastor, elder, lawyer etc…)
  • Employer Reference (if employed)
          Note:
  • Nursing Registration Certificate (only if you are applying for the Bachelor of Midwifery)
  • Employer Endorsement is required if you are employed by the PNG Government Health Department or the Seventh Day Adventist Church and they will be sponsoring you.

Important: Your documentation (qualifications) must be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths and stamped.
STAT-P is required for all PNG School Leavers applying to PAU.

Re- Admission

Required Documents

    • ID – National Identity (NID) Card is preferred.
      If you do not have a National Identity (NID) Card, provide any of the following:
      • Student ID Card
      • Driver’s License
  • Character Reference (from your church, community leader e.g. Pastor, elder, lawyer, etc.)
Post Graduate

Required Documents

  • ID Card – National Identity (NID) Card is preferred. If you do not have a National Identity (NID) Card, provide any of the following:
    • Student ID Card
    • Work ID Card
    • Driver’s License
  • Police Clearance
  • Medical Certificate
  • Academic Papers & Transcripts (Bachelor’s degree certificate)
  • Marriage Certificate (if married)
  • Character Reference (from your church, community leader e.g. Pastor, elder, lawyer, etc.)
  • Employer Reference (if you are employed)

Note:

  • If you’re applying for the Masters of Philosophy, please provide a one and a half page statement of research.
  • Employer Endorsement is required if you are employed by the PNG Government Health Department or the Seventh Day Adventist Church and they will be sponsoring you.

Important: Your documentation (qualifications) must be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths and stamped.

🌍 International Applicant
Undergraduate
School Leavers

Required Documents

  • ID – National Identity Card (NID) is preferred.
    If you do not have a National Identity (NID) Card, provide any of the following:
    • Student ID Card
    • Driver’s License
  • Birth Certificate (optional – provide if available)
  • Valid Passport
  • Police Clearance
  • Medical Certificate
  • Higher School Certificate (FLSC, PSSC)
  • Character Reference (from your church, community leader e.g. Pastor, elder, lawyer, etc.)
  • Academic Reference (from the school eg. Principal, Class Patron)

Important: Your documentation (qualifications) must be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths and stamped.

Non-School Leavers

Required Documents

    • ID – National Identity (NID) Card is preferred.
      If you do not have a National Identity (NID) Card, provide any of the following:
      • Student ID Card
      • Driver’s License
      • Work ID Card
    • Birth Certificate (optional – provide if available)
    • Valid Passport
    • Police Clearance
    • Medical Certificate
    • Academic Papers & Transcripts (includes Form 6/7 Certificates, Diploma Certificate, etc…)
    • Marriage Certificate (if married)
    • Character Reference (from your church, community leader e.g. Pastor, elder, lawyer, etc.)
    • Employer Reference (if you are employed)

      Note:

  • Nursing Registration Certificate (only if you are applying for the Bachelor of Midwifery)
  • Employer Endorsement is required if you are employed by the PNG Government Health Department or the Seventh Day Adventist Church and they will be sponsoring you.

Important: Your documentation (qualifications) must be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths and stamped.

Re- Admission

Required Documents

  • ID – National Identity (NID) Card is preferred.

    If you do not have a National Identity (NID) Card, provide any of the following:

    • Student ID Card
    • Driver’s License
  • Valid Passport
  • Character Reference (from your church, community leader e.g. Pastor, elder, lawyer, etc.)
Post Graduate

Required Documents

  • ID – National Identity (NID) Card is preferred. If you do not have an NID card, provide any of the following:
    • Student ID Card
    • Work ID Card
    • Driver’s License
  • Valid Passport
  • Police Clearance
  • Medical Certificate
  • Academic Papers & Transcripts (Bachelor’s degree certificate)
  • Marriage Certificate (if married)
  • Character Reference (from your church, community leader e.g. Pastor, elder, lawyer, etc.)
  • Employer Reference (if you are employed)

      Note:

  • If you’re applying for the Masters of Philosophy, please provide a one and a half page statement of research.
  • Employer Endorsement is required if you are employed by the PNG Government Health Department or the Seventh Day Adventist Church and they will be sponsoring you.

Important: Your documentation (qualifications) must be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths and stamped.

PNG Student Visa Process

STEP 1
Download and complete the following forms:
New Visa Application Form
Health Forms

The following documents must be submitted with your visa application. Please make a softcopy and attach with the New Visa Application Form and Health Forms.
1. Passport biodata page
2. Birth Certificate
3. Marriage Certificate (for those who a married)
4. Police Clearance

STEP 2
Pay your visa application fee online through the PNG ICSA website given below.
PNG ICSA Website
NOTE: You are required to create a MICA Account before making payments.

STEP 3
Email all completed forms, required documents and visa fee receipt to:
[email protected]

You must state the location of your nearest PNG High Commission, PNG Embassy or a PNG Foreign Mission in your email.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Students must wait until their PNG Student Visa has been issued before travelling to PNG. You cannot arrive in PNG with a different visa and collect your student visa here.

PNG Student Visa process may take some time so we strongly advise students to work on your visa as soon as you receive your offer letter from PAU.

For further information, please email us.
[email protected]

Application Fee: PGK 30.00

Pacific Adventist University Bank Account Details

Pacific Adventist University Bank Account Details

Select the account most convenient for your payment.

Select the account most convenient for your payment.

Bank Name: Bank of South Pacific

Account Name: Pacific Adventist University

Account Number: 1002258562

Branch: Boroko Banking Centre

SWIFT Code: BOSPPGPM

Bank Name: Westpac Bank – PNG

Account Name: Pacific Adventist University

Account Number: 604745801

Branch: Boroko

SWIFT Code: WPACPGPM

STAT-P

STAT-P information – Only for PNG Applicants (School Leavers & Non- School Leavers)

Online applications are currently closed

Please read the below information before applying

How to apply

Applying to PAU is now made easier and more convenient through the newly established online application form. Applications for admissions into the 2025 academic year is open to:

  • School Leavers Application
    This is for applicants who are about to complete their secondary education. (Grade 12 or Form 6).
  • Non-school Leavers Application
    This is for applicants who are not about to complete their secondary school. This group includes persons doing matriculation studies, students from other tertiary institutions or working-class individuals.
  • Postgraduate Application
    This should be completed by persons who hold an undergraduate degree (bachelor’s degree) certificate and would like to pursue a postgraduate (Postgraduate Diploma or Masters) program.
  • Re-Admission Application
    This is for applicants who were previously enrolled in a course at PAU but withdrew from school and wish to be re-admitted in 2025.

All applicants must adhere to the requirements below when applying online. Your application will not be processed if some requirements are not fulfilled.

Admission documents required

Ensure that all required documents for your online application are submitted with your application.

  • Medical Certificate (PNG applicants only)
  • Birth Certificate
  • High School Qualifications/Certificates
  • National Identity Card
  • PNG Driver’s License (Optional)
  • Passport (International Applicants Only)
  • Police Clearance (PNG applicants only)
  • Application Fee Receipt

University bank details

Pay your application fee to one of the university’s bank account.

Bank of South Pacific
Account Name: Pacific Adventist University
Account Number: 1002258562
Branch Name: Boroko Banking Centre
Swift Code: BOSPPGPM

Westpac Bank-PNG
Account Name: Pacific Adventist University
Account Number: 604745801
Branch Name: Boroko
Swift Code: WPAC PG PM

Application Fee PGK130

Ensure to upload the receipt of your application fee in your online application.

For more information or queries, please send an email to [email protected]

If you require technical assistance with the online application process, contact [email protected]

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ANNIVERSARY Accommodation Booking

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Frequently asked questions

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Frequently asked questions

Have a question about Pacific Adventist University's 40th Anniversary Homecoming event?

We hope this FAQ page helps answer your questions, and we look forward to celebrating with you!

General Questions

The 40th-anniversary homecoming event for Pacific Adventist University will be held between Monday, 1 July until Sunday, 7 July 2023.

The homecoming event will be held at Pacific Adventist University, 14 Mile, Sogeri Road, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

The homecoming event is open to all Pacific Adventist University alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends!

Yes, there is. Pacific Adventist University and the Government of Papua New Guinea have subsidised airfares with Air Nuigini and meals and accommodation to make it affordable so that everyone to be part of the celebrations.

To find out more about costs and packages, please visit Accommodation & Logistics menu here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/accommodation-logistics/

It depends. If you are flying into Papua New Guinea from overseas, it will be the cost of an airfare, plus a meal and accommodation package to stay at PAU.

We have created three packages for you:

  • Full week package (arr. Monday 1 July, dep. Monday 8 July)
  • Weekend package (arr. Thursday, 4 July, dep. Monday, 8 July)
  • Day package (meals only and/or registration only)

There are three types of accommodation available at PAU:

  • Dormitories
  • Classrooms
  • Campsites

You can stay for the whole week (package ranges from PGK640-850), or just the weekend package (PGK280-400).

This cost includes meals, accommodation and transfers to and from the airport.

If you so choose, you are welcome to stay off-site and register for the meals only package (PGK30 p/meal plus PGK50 registration pack).

Check out the Accommodation & Logistics page here for more information: https://www.pau.ac.pg/accommodation-logistics/

The homecoming will feature a variety of activities, including speed friending, grad year meet-ups, reunion activities, street preaching, talent concerts, official opening program, live music, street parade, sightseeing in Port Moresby, keynote speakers, open day and campus tours, fellowship and worship, international meals, Sunday market, workline, awards night, sporting events, cultural performances, and more!

We encourage all guests to bring comfortable clothing for warm days and nights, your national dress, sun protection, toiletries and your Bible and notepad.

If you are staying on-site in the dormitories, you will need just a pillow and toiletries. If you are staying in the classrooms, you will need to bring your bed linen, pillow, towels and toiletries. If you are camping on the PAU campsite, you will need to bring your tent, sleep mat, linen, pillow, towel and toiletries.

Registration, Meals & Accommodation

Yes! Please register so we know you are coming. That way we can put aside accommodation, food and even transfers from the airport and will be ready for your arrival.

If you do not register, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate or feed you, and we want your anniversary experience to be wonderful!

Cost to register only is PGK50 and you will receive a registration pack on arrival.

Even if you live in Port Moresby or live on campus, we encourage you to register so you can be part of the action!

You too will receive a registration pack, and if you like you can purchase a flexible meal plan so you can eat with friends and family visiting for homecoming.

Please register before 30 June 2023.

To register, click here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/anniversary-booking/

To register, please book now here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/anniversary-booking/

When you register online, you will receive a registration pack when you arrive at PAU. The registration pack comes free with any accommodation package, but if you purchase just meals and/or just the pack, it will be an additional PGK50.

YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE ARRIVING AT PAU.

Your special edition anniversary cotton bag will include:

  • your special edition anniversary program
  • anniversary tee
  • 2023 bird calendar
  • complimentary breakfast goods
  • complimentary PNG sim card
  • an RFID wristband (which will give you access to meals and your accommodation).

To register, please click here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/anniversary-booking/

Even if you live in Port Moresby or live on campus, we encourage you to register so you can be part of the action!

You too will receive a registration pack, and if you like you can purchase a flexible meal plan so you can eat with friends and family visiting for homecoming.

Please register before 30 June 2023.

To register, click here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/anniversary-booking/

Dormitories, classrooms and campsites are available at Pacific Adventist University at a discounted rate for all Alumni and friends.

Our team at PAU have also sough out alternative accommodation at UPNG, and discounted rates in other hotels and accommodation.

To learn more, visit the Accommodation & Logistics menu here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/accommodation-logistics/

 

PAU has created three packages for you:

  • Full week package (arr. Monday 1 July, dep. Monday 8 July)
  • Weekend package (arr. Thursday, 4 July, dep. Monday, 8 July)
  • Day package (meals only and/or registration only)

There are three types of accommodation available at PAU:

  • Dormitories
  • Classrooms
  • Campsites

You can stay for the whole week (package ranges from PGK640-850), or just the weekend package (PGK280-400).

This cost includes meals, accommodation and transfers to and from the airport.

If you so choose, you are welcome to stay off-site and register for the meals only package (PGK30 p/meal plus PGK50 registration pack).

Check out the Accommodation & Logistics page here for more information: https://www.pau.ac.pg/accommodation-logistics/

Yes! All meals are included in the PAU accommodation packages.

We have organised special themed meals for each evening including two banquet dinners.

Our meal planning team are organising something special for you!

Even if you live and/or work on campus, we encourage you to register so you can be part of the action!

You too will receive a registration pack, and if you like you can purchase a flexible meal plan so you can eat with friends and family visiting for homecoming.

Please register before 30 June 2023.

To register, click here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/anniversary-booking/

Even if you live in Port Moresby or live on campus, we encourage you to register so you can be part of the action!

You too will receive a registration pack, and if you like you can eat with friends and family visiting for homecoming.

To register, click here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/anniversary-booking/

Registration will stay open for guests travelling overseas until 30 June 2023.

Local guests can register for meal and registration packs up until close of business on Friday, 5 July.

To register, click here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/anniversary-booking/

Reunions

The PAU Alumni Association is facilitating class reunions during the program and fun events all week.

You can contact them when you arrive and register to become re-connected with your classmates.

Yes, you are welcome to plan a reunion for your class or department.

PAU Alumni Association has already provided two events at homecoming so you can re-connect with both your graduating year and your graduating school.

Please contact the Alumni team for more information on <[email protected]>.

Event program & activities

Yes! Not only will you receive a registration pack that includes a program when you register, we also have program available on the Pacific Adventist University Alumni WhatsApp Community.

Make sure you are connected to your Alumni chapter, and it is part of the PAU Alumni community and you will receive all event updates!

The homecoming will feature a variety of activities, including speed friending, grad year meet-ups, reunion activities, street preaching, talent concerts, official opening program, live music, street parade, sightseeing in Port Moresby, keynote speakers, open day and campus tours, fellowship and worship, international meals, Sunday market, workline, awards, sporting events, cultural performances, and more!

To view the program, visit the program menu here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/program/

Other enquiries

Bring any medicines that you need and check with the country laws so you can bring them with you on the plane. Declare what is necessary when you arrive. On campus throughout the event, we will have ambulance support on hand, as well as our university clinic team. If you require any non-urgent medical support, we encourage you to visit our clinic or a nearby doctor.

Also, ensure when you travel overseas, to include travel insurance with your airfare.

Our team here at PAU are here for any emergency.

For security, please call +675 7297 0958.

If you wish to contact the Alumni organising team, please call Kym on +675 7277 4823 or email <[email protected]>.