Applying
When can I apply?
Applications open once the National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE) grants DWIUST's licensure; DWIUST is applying now. The deadline for Fall 2027 is July 31, 2027. The opening date will be announced on this website. See all key dates.
How do I apply?
Once applications open, complete the online application form, or hand in a paper application form at the office of the Dean. The online form has four parts: your program, your personal details, your academic background, and your documents. You can preview it now.
What happens after I apply?
We verify your transcripts and documents. Professional programs, and some others, also need an entrance examination or interview. Admission offers are sent by August 15, 2027; you confirm your place by paying the deposit stated in your offer letter. Orientation is August 25–28 and classes begin on September 1, 2027.
I forgot a document, or need to change my application. What should I do?
Email the Admissions Office at admissions@dwiust.com with your full name and the program you applied for.
Can I apply for more than one program?
The form asks for one program. If you are deciding between programs, contact the Admissions Office before you apply.
Can I start in January?
The main intake is in August, for the fall semester. A January intake is planned only for programs that offer one.
Documents
What documents do I need?
The application form asks for:
- academic transcripts or results (such as WASSCE/WAEC)
- a national ID card or passport
- a personal statement
- two reference letters
- a passport-size photograph
See Entry Requirements.
What files can I upload, and how big can they be?
PDF, JPG or PNG files. All files together must be under 8 MB. Clear phone photos work well: the form automatically reduces large photos before sending, so they upload faster on a slow connection.
Requirements
What do I need for a bachelor’s degree?
Completed senior high school, with at least five credit passes (C6 or better) in the WASSCE, including English Language and Mathematics, and a WAEC aggregate of 24 or better, or an equivalent qualification such as A-Levels or the IB Diploma. Professional programs also have an entrance examination and/or interview.
What do I need for a master’s degree?
A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution, with an aggregate of 75% or an equivalent GPA, plus an entrance examination and interview. Professional experience is also considered.
Do I need an English language test?
All students need to be proficient in English. International applicants must meet English language proficiency requirements; details will be published with the application form.
Which programs can I study?
237 programs are proposed in eight schools: bachelor’s and master’s degrees, one-year diplomas and six-month certificates. Browse them on Programs & Courses. Each program needs NCHE approval before it is offered.
Costs and financial aid
How much is tuition?
Proposed tuition is US$475 a semester for a bachelor’s degree and US$1,000 a semester for a master’s degree, plus other semester fees such as registration (US$150). See Tuition & Fees.
When do I pay?
All fees are payable in full at the beginning of each semester. Payment plans may be available.
What financial aid is available?
DWIUST plans merit-based and need-based scholarships, fee waivers or partial tuition support, a work-study program, tuition installment plans and emergency student support funds. Awards depend on verified need and available funds. See Scholarships & Financial Aid.
How do I ask for financial aid?
Tick the kinds of help you are interested in on the application form. The Admissions Office will tell you what else is needed.
International students
Can students from outside Liberia apply?
Yes. International qualifications equivalent to Liberian standards are accepted. See International students.
Will DWIUST help with my student visa?
Yes. International Student Services is planned to help with student visas and immigration paperwork, recognition of foreign qualifications with the NCHE, and orientation to life in Liberia.
Is there student housing?
Not in the first year. Student residence halls with 100 beds are planned for the second phase of the campus, with a target of June 2028. See Student housing.
About DWIUST
Is DWIUST a new university?
Yes. DWIUST was founded in 2025 and plans to welcome its first students in September 2027, subject to NCHE approval. If you join then, you will be part of its first class. Read our story.
Is DWIUST licensed?
Not yet. DWIUST is applying to the National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE) for licensure, and will accept applications only after the NCHE grants approval. See Licensure status.
How big will classes be?
DWIUST aims for no more than 25 students per faculty member, and every student will have an academic advisor.
Where is the campus, and can I visit?
In the Soul Clinic community of Paynesville, Montserrado County, about 10 miles from central Monrovia. The campus is being built in phases, so please contact us before visiting. Directions