A Catholic university shaped by faith and reason
CATUC Bamenda is a Catholic academic community committed to the advancement of knowledge, the formation of character, and service to the common good — open to students and faculty of every faith and tradition.
2010
Founded
6
Faculties & Schools
80+
Programmes
3,000+
Students
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Six windows into life at CATUC
A Catholic university where faith, reason and community shape every student. From our founding by the Bishops of the Bamenda Ecclesiastical Province to the scholars who lead us today, discover the people, places and values that make CATUC Bamenda a home for serious study and shared life.
Our story
Our history
Founded in 2010 by the Catholic Bishops of the Bamenda Ecclesiastical Province, CATUC grew from a modest beginning into a university drawing students from across Cameroon and beyond.
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What guides us
Mission & values
To advance knowledge in the light of the Catholic intellectual tradition — committed to truth, service, and the integral formation of every student, of every faith.
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Who we work with
Partnerships
We collaborate with dioceses, hospitals, research institutions, and universities across Cameroon and abroad to strengthen teaching, research, and student opportunity.
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Where we learn
Campus & facilities
A calm hillside campus in Bamenda with modern classrooms, laboratories, a chapel, library, and residential halls — designed to support serious study and daily community life.
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Who leads us
Leadership & governance
Meet the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Registrars, Deans and Provosts guiding CATUC — scholars and priests grounded in decades of academic and pastoral service.
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Life at CATUC
Community & events
From Mass and cultural day to graduation, sports and student clubs — CATUC is a living community shaped by faith, friendship and shared celebration.
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Academics & programmes
Browse HND, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programmes across our six Schools and Faculties.
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Requirements, fees, application steps and downloads for the 2026/2027 academic year.
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Talk to the admissions office, the registry, or find your way to the Bamenda campus.
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