Divine Word University: Rankings

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Divine Word University ranked 3rd in Papua New Guinea, 6867th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 17 research topics. Divine Word University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 178 academic publications and 2,425 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 3 notable alumni.

Ranking 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
#5087 of 5,139 For Demography
#5189 of 5,278 For Public Health
#6678 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#9176 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Divine Word University ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Papua New Guinea and 6554th in the World with 147 publications made and 1,485 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, History, Political Science, Law, Demography.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#3 of 4 In Papua New Guinea
#53 of 54 In Oceania
#6554 of 7,088 In the World

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences 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 2 23
2009 2 7
2010 0 20
2011 3 8
2012 7 29
2013 7 42
2014 8 49
2015 9 63
2016 5 52
2017 6 90
2018 11 62
2019 10 82
2020 11 126
2021 14 149
2022 13 130
2023 11 112
2024 6 129
2025 10 118

The following table provides academic rankings for Divine Word University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Papua New Guinea ranking Oceania ranking World rank
Demography 3 53 5087
History 3 53 5753
Sociology 3 53 5913
Law 3 53 6458
Political Science 3 53 6514
Philosophy 3 53 6635

Medicine rankings

Divine Word University ranked 3rd for Medicine in Papua New Guinea and 6278th in the World with 120 publications made and 2,094 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology.

Medicine ranking Location
#3 of 4 In Papua New Guinea
#53 of 54 In Oceania
#6278 of 6,793 In the World

Divine Word University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
2004 0 1
2005 0 0
2006 1 1
2007 4 1
2008 4 8
2009 1 10
2010 1 22
2011 5 13
2012 10 43
2013 5 62
2014 4 87
2015 5 99
2016 5 117
2017 4 125
2018 7 120
2019 7 133
2020 8 228
2021 12 248
2022 10 191
2023 12 164
2024 6 193
2025 7 148

The following table provides academic rankings for Divine Word University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield Papua New Guinea ranking Oceania ranking World rank
Immunology 2 52 4312
Public Health 3 53 5189
Pathology 3 53 5673

Biology rankings

Divine Word University ranked 4th for Biology in Papua New Guinea and 6587th in the World with 98 publications made and 2,060 citations received. Main research topic: Immunology.

Biology ranking Location
#4 of 4 In Papua New Guinea
#54 of 54 In Oceania
#6587 of 6,841 In the World

Divine Word University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
2006 1 1
2007 3 1
2008 4 15
2009 2 8
2010 1 20
2011 5 12
2012 7 48
2013 4 64
2014 5 78
2015 7 92
2016 4 107
2017 5 116
2018 6 118
2019 5 117
2020 6 206
2021 11 244
2022 6 199
2023 10 158
2024 3 173
2025 4 133

The following table provides academic rankings for Divine Word University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Papua New Guinea ranking Oceania ranking World rank
Immunology 2 52 4312

Environmental Science rankings

Divine Word University ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Papua New Guinea and 6709th in the World with 66 publications made and 452 citations received. Main research topic: Geography and Cartography.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#4 of 4 In Papua New Guinea
#54 of 54 In Oceania
#6709 of 6,888 In the World

Divine Word University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
2006 2 0
2007 1 1
2008 3 6
2009 1 5
2010 0 15
2011 0 4
2012 2 19
2013 4 19
2014 6 27
2015 6 39
2016 1 38
2017 4 41
2018 4 34
2019 4 46
2020 4 80
2021 7 72
2022 4 92
2023 2 68
2024 5 77
2025 7 96

The following table provides academic rankings for Divine Word University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Papua New Guinea ranking Oceania ranking World rank
Geography and Cartography 4 54 6478

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Divine Word University

Speciality Papua New Guinea Oceania World Rank
Economics 3 53 5976
Psychology 3 53 6615
Computer Science 3 53 6735