Divine Word University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6867 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #53 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #3 of 6 | In Papua New Guinea |
| #4312 of 4,449 | For Immunology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Enrollment
- 4,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.dwu.ac.pg
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 40%*
* Divine Word University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Completion of high school education Grade 12 |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | January to November (January - June; July-November) |
| Enrollment | 4,000 |
| Full time employee | 280 |
| Student:staff ratio | 14:1 |
Research profile
Divine Word University has published 178 scientific papers with 2,425 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Medicine, Biology, History, Pathology, Political Science, Law, Public Health, and Environmental Science.
Divine Word University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 4 |
| 2007 | 5 | 1 |
| 2008 | 5 | 30 |
| 2009 | 2 | 13 |
| 2010 | 1 | 29 |
| 2011 | 6 | 16 |
| 2012 | 10 | 60 |
| 2013 | 8 | 75 |
| 2014 | 10 | 100 |
| 2015 | 11 | 118 |
| 2016 | 7 | 130 |
| 2017 | 10 | 162 |
| 2018 | 14 | 137 |
| 2019 | 10 | 149 |
| 2020 | 12 | 254 |
| 2021 | 16 | 285 |
| 2022 | 13 | 241 |
| 2023 | 13 | 197 |
| 2024 | 7 | 228 |
| 2025 | 10 | 197 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 10,200-17,000 per annum (PGK) |
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Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Divine Word University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Certificate/Diploma | Business Administration, English, Health Administration, Human Resources, Justice Administration, Management, Nursing, Pastoral Studies, Religious Studies, Taxation, Teacher Training |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Business Administration, Cultural Studies, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Hotel and Restaurant, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Management, Mathematics and Computer Science, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Primary Education, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Social Studies, Surgery, Tourism |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Business Administration, Educational Administration, Leadership, Public Administration, Public Health |
| Doctor's Degree | Education, Philosophy |
Notable alumni
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Bryan Jared Kramer
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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The Honorable Bryan Jared Kramer MP is a Papua New Guinea politician and Member of the 10th and 11th Parliament of Papua New Guinea. Formerly a member of the Pangu Party, he founded the Allegiance Party, of which he was the sole MP, in 2018. He ran nine candidates in the 2022 National Elections, including one in each of Madang's seven electorates. Kramer was returned with a sizeable majority, but was unsuccessful in securing the election of another Party member. He was suspended from office on 30 September 2022 pending the outcomes of a leadership tribunal. On Tuesday 28 February 2023 the three-man bench unanimously found Kramer guilty of seven counts against him. A three-man bench recommended dismissal for two counts of "scandalising the judiciary" and fines totalling K10,000 (USD3,000) for five counts related to use of district funds. Kramer was dismissed from office by the Governor General on 24 May 2023. He will not be able to re-contest an election for five years, allowing him to compete in the 2032 election. A by-election for Madang Open will be held in 2024.
Divine Word University faculties and divisions
| Campus : OLSH Kabaleo Rabaul Campus - Kokopo | Primary Education |
|---|---|
| Campus : St. Benedict School of Nursing, Boram - Wewak Campus | Nursing |
| Campus : St. Benedicts Campus - Wewak | Primary Education |
| Campus : St. Mary's Vunapope Rabaul Campus | Midwifery, Nursing |
| Faculty : Arts and Social Sciences | Communication Arts, Regional Studies, Religious Studies, Social Studies |
| Faculty : Business and Information | Business Administration, Information Management, Mathematics and Computer Science, Tourism |
| Faculty : Education | Education |
| Faculty : Medicine and Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Medicine |
General information
| Alternative names | DWU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1980 |
| Accreditation | Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) |
| Motto | Sic currite ut comprehendatis Run to win |
Location and contacts
| Address | Nabasa Street Madang, Madang Province, 511 Papua New Guinea |
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