Catholic Church is one of the earliest missionaries or bodies that brought western education in Nigeria by establishing schools. The Catholic Church has established schools at all levels of education institutions in Nigeria starting from nursery schools up to universities.
Universities owned by the Catholic Church rank among top universities in Nigeria.
The universities owned by the Catholic Church admit students of all faiths, as such abhor any form of discrimination.
Some the advantages of attending Catholic University in Nigeria are:
Quality education: Moderate School Fees: Catholic Universities fees are cheap compared with other private universities in Nigeria. As a missionary schools that are not profit-oriented, the schools focus more in making positive impacts in the society rather than making money.
Attending a Catholic university can offer a values-driven education, fostering a strong sense of community, ethical awareness, and social responsibility.
Good morals: Catholic universities emphasize a well-rounded education, integrating faith and reason to develop critical thinking skills.
Conducive Environment
Catholic universities operate in supportive environments that promote learning, and personal and spiritual growth
List of Catholic Church Universities in Nigeria
- Madonna University
- Caritas University
- Dominican University, Ibadan
- Spiritan University, Enneochi
- Veritas University
- Godfrey Okoye University
- Gregory University, Uturu
- Augustine University
Madonna University
Founded in 1999 by Rev. Father Prof Emmanuel Edeh, Madonna University (MU) is first Catholic university as well as the first private university in Nigeria. Accredited by the National Universities Commission, Madonna offers wide range of course both degree and postgraduate degree programmmes. The university which started in Okija Anambra State now has 2 additional campuses in Elele in Rivers State, and Akpugo in Enugu State.
The school combined both the UTME conducted by JAMB, and its own entrance exam as well as students’ previous academic records and ratings in offering admission provisions to prospective students. Madonna tuition fees as relatives high just like every other private university in Nigeria, making it a somewhat elite university.
The university welcomes foreign l students to apply for admission. Some of facilities in the school includes world-class lecture halls, laboratories, library, housing, sports facilitie, and non-academic facilities and services.
Godfrey Okoye University
Founded in 2919, Godfrey Okoye University is a non-profit private higher education located in the heart of Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State.
The university is fully accredited by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria. Godfrey Okoye University is ranked as the best Catholic university in Nigeria having ranked 66 in the country and 9573 in the world, according to UniRank.
The university is a Christian-Catholic religiously affiliated coeducational higher education institution.
Godfrey Okoye University offers courses for both diploma and degree programmes. The school opens its doors to international students who wish to study in the school. The school’s infrastructures for both academic and non-academic activities are top-notch.
Dominican University