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Admission

Who can apply, how to apply, and what happens next.

Applications are not open yet. DWIUST is applying to the National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE) for licensure, and applications will be accepted only after the NCHE grants approval. Everything on this page is subject to that approval. Licensure status

How to Apply

Five Steps to DWIUST

Admission is transparent, merit-based and inclusive, and is overseen by a Central Admission Committee.

  1. Choose your program

    Browse the 237 proposed programs and check the entry requirements below.

  2. Apply

    Once applications open, apply online, or hand in a paper application form at the office of the Dean.

  3. Document check

    We verify your transcripts and supporting documents.

  4. Entrance exam or interview

    Professional programs, and some others, also need an entrance examination or interview.

  5. Offer and confirmation

    Successful applicants get a provisional offer. You confirm your place by paying the deposit in your offer letter.

See the application form · Admissions FAQ

Entry Requirements

Who Can Apply

Bachelor's degrees

  • Completed senior high school or senior secondary education (12 years of schooling, or equivalent).
  • At least five credit passes (C6 or better) in the WASSCE, including English Language and Mathematics, with a WAEC aggregate of 24 or better, or an equivalent international qualification such as A-Levels or the IB Diploma.
  • Proficiency in English.
  • An entrance examination and/or interview for professional programs.

Master's degrees

  • A bachelor's degree in a relevant field from a recognized university or institution.
  • An aggregate of 75%, or an equivalent GPA or academic standing.
  • An entrance examination and interview; relevant professional experience is also considered.

What to send

  • Academic transcripts or examination results
  • National ID or passport
  • A passport-size photograph
  • A personal statement
  • Two reference letters

Entry requirements for one-year diplomas and six-month certificates will be published with each program.

Key Dates

Key Dates for Fall 2027

The main intake is in August, for the fall semester. A January intake is planned for programs that offer one.

EventDate
Online applications openOnce the NCHE grants approval
Application deadlineJuly 31, 2027
Admission offers sentBy August 15, 2027
New student orientationAugust 25–28, 2027
First day of fall semester classesSeptember 1, 2027

All dates are subject to NCHE approval. The full 2027–28 academic calendar

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Help with the Cost of Study

DWIUST is committed to gender equity and to including under-represented groups. It plans to offer financial help to academically qualified students, with special consideration for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Awards depend on verification of financial need and on the funds available. Proposed tuition is US$475 a semester for a bachelor's degree. Tuition & fees

Planned support

  • Merit-based scholarships for applicants with exceptional academic records
  • Need-based scholarships and financial assistance
  • Fee waivers or partial tuition support for strong students with limited means
  • A work-study program (limited positions)
  • Tuition installment plans
  • Emergency student support funds

International students

  • International qualifications equivalent to Liberian standards are accepted.
  • You will need to meet English language proficiency requirements.
  • International Student Services will help with student visas, immigration paperwork, recognition of foreign qualifications with the NCHE, and orientation to life in Liberia.

Transfer and advanced entry

  • Credits from recognized institutions can be transferred.
  • Students with suitable prior qualifications can enter an advanced semester.
  • Each case is evaluated and approved by the Academic Council.

Deferring your place

  • Admitted students confirm their place by paying the deposit by the deadline in the admission letter.
  • You can ask to defer your admission for up to one academic year.

Contact the Admissions Office

Phone: +231 770 000 000
Email: admissions@dwiust.com
Soul Clinic, Paynesville, Montserrado County, Liberia
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Ready when applications open

The deadline for the 2027–2028 academic year is July 31, 2027.

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