Institutes and centres
Fexible Learning Centre
CENTER FOR HEALTH RESEARCH & DIAGNOSTICS
DWU History
- Celebrating 30 years of academic excellence as a university through the Festival of Legacy and Vision
- Granted full university status, officially becoming Divine Word University.
- Given legal backing as an institute via an Act of Parliament.
- Transitioned to become the Divine Word Institute (DWI).
- Founded as Divine Word High School in Madang by the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) and the Holy Spirit Sisters (SSpS).
About Divine Word University
LIVING OUR NOBLE TRADITIONS & CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES
Founded in 1980, Divine Word University has grown from its humble beginnings as a seminary into a leading national university in Papua New Guinea, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and Christian values.
Divine Word University is dedicated to value-based, technology-enhanced education, striving to make higher learning accessible while maintaining Christian principles and academic excellence
Divine Word University's Charter establishes it as a Christian institution committed to holistic education, academic excellence, and service to Papua New Guinea.
The Divine Word University Act provides the legal foundation for the establishment, governance, and operation of Divine Word University as a recognized institution of higher learning in Papua New Guinea.
Governance of Divine Word University refers to the internal structure, organization and processes by which the university is formally organized and managed as a public university but privately administered.
Divine Word University, Madang provides quality higher education, research, and community-focused services that equip students with practical skills, ethical values, and professional competence to serve the development needs of Papua New Guinea.
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FACULTY OF MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
FMHS prepares competent and ethical health professionals to serve Papua New Guinea and beyond.
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FACULTY OF BUSINESS & INFORMATICS
FBI equips students with practical skills in business, technology, tourism, and management to support PNG’s growing economy and workforce.
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FACULTY OF ARTS & SCIENCES
FASS develops graduates with the knowledge and skills to contribute to social, cultural, political, and community development in PNG .
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FACULTY OF EDUCATION
FED prepares competent and confident teachers equipped to teach and lead in Papua New Guinea’s primary education system.
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