Divine Word University

Divine Word University is a Christian university in Papua New Guinea, publicly constituted but privately administered, with its main campus in Madang. Its official history traces its origins to Divine Word High School, founded in 1968 by the Society of the Divine Word and the Holy Spirit Sisters. The timeline records transition to Divine Word Institute in 1972, parliamentary legal backing in 1980 and full university status in 1996; the same page also describes the institution as founded in 1980. DWU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and flexible learning options, emphasizing ethical values, technology-enhanced education, research and community service. Its published campus locations include Madang, Port Moresby, Wewak, Rabaul and Mount Hagen. Student accommodation includes on-campus dormitories and assistance with off-campus housing.