West New Britain School of Nursing
Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 2016
Overview
West New Britain School of Nursing (WNBSON) is a state-operated higher education institution in Papua New Guinea, established in 2016. The school reports recognition as a tertiary institution under the National Department of Health in 2019 and transition to DHERST in 2023. Its three-year Diploma in General Nursing spans six semesters and combines 2,100 theoretical hours with 1,600 clinical practice hours. Learning includes urban and rural clinical and community settings. Successful graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Papua New Guinea Nursing Council. The school emphasizes compassionate care, ethical practice, leadership and community engagement, including health education and services for underserved populations.
Fields of study
- Nursing
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- 2025-09-30 — Letter of Interest deadline in the historical 2025 application notice; no current-cycle deadline published.
- Rolling admissions
- No
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
Varies by program
The undated official fee page describes annual school fees with 75% payable upfront at the beginning of each academic year. It also mentions semesterly payments and boarding and lodging, without a precise installment schedule. Fee breakdowns depend on on-campus or off-campus boarding status, self-sponsorship, continuing-student status and scholarships. No numeric tuition, currency, application fee or domestic/international fee schedule is published in the supplied sources.
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) | Diploma | 3 years | Varies | Sep 30, 2025 | — |
Information last verified Sep 23, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.