Founded in 1980, the Divine Word University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Madang (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology of Papua New Guinea, Divine Word University (DWU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Papua New Guinean higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Divine Word University (DWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 44-year-old Papua New Guinean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. DWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Divine Word University |
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Acronym | DWU |
Founded | 1980 |
Motto | Sic currite ut comprehendatis Run to win |
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Address | PO Box 483 Madang Madang Papua New Guinea |
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The following Divine Word University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Divine Word University's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
International students |
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Divine Word University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
Divine Word University's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Divine Word University.
Divine Word University has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).
Divine Word University is a private higher education institution.
Divine Word University is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Divine Word University has a Christian-Catholic affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Divine Word University's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
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This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Divine Word University's main services:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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Divine Word University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology of Papua New Guinea
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1996
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