Bougainville College of Nursing
Arawa, Papua New Guinea
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Students
- 200
- International students
- 0%
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1980
Overview
Bougainville College of Nursing (BCON), formerly Arawa School of Nursing, is located in Arawa, Central Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. Established in 1980, the institution was closed and destroyed in 1989 during the Bougainville crisis and re-established in 2016 under Celyn Tusalah. Its Diploma in General Nursing is a three-year, full-time program spanning six semesters, with nursing theory, clinical laboratory training and supervised clinical placements. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the PNG Nursing Council. The college reports initial accreditation in 2016 and full accreditation in 2023. An affiliation agreement with Divine Word University was signed on 3 December 2025. Facilities include nursing laboratories, lecture rooms, dormitories, an e-library and a computer laboratory.
Fields of study
- General Nursing
Accreditation: Papua New Guinea Nursing Council (PNGNC)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- February
- Application deadlines
- Not publicly available
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- AROB.HEALTH.TRAINING.arob.htuncs@gmail.com
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
PGK 10,000 / year
Published fees: tuition PGK 10000 per year, boarding/lodge PGK 500, registration PGK 50, non-refundable application processing PGK 100. Billing periods for boarding and registration are not stated. The page does not identify an academic year or distinguish domestic from international fees.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in General Nursing (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Diploma | 3 years | PGK 10,000 / year | Varies | — |
Information last verified Sep 22, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.