Caritas University

Caritas University
Motto	Love For Education and Moral
Type	Catholic Private
Established	2004
Founder	Very Rev. Fr. Professor E.M.P Edeh
Vice-Chancellor	Prof Orji Michael Uchenna
Academic staff	Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences, Management and Social Sciences
Location	Amorji-Nike, Enugu State, Nigeria
Campus	Urban
Colours	Red and White
Website	http://www.caritasuni.edu.ng

Caritas University is a private Catholic university in Amorji-Nike, Enugu State, Nigeria.^[1]^[2] Approved by both state and church authorities, the institution aims to revive the long-standing tradition of Catholic education while providing education grounded in moral values.

Origin

Caritas University was approved by the federal government of Nigeria on December 16, 2004.^[3] It was officially opened on January 21, 2005 by the federal Minister for Education, Prof. Fabian Osuji. The formal opening was on January 31, 2005. The pioneer students of 250 matriculated on May 28, 2005.

It is the second Catholic university in Nigeria founded by Rev. Fr. Prof. Emmanuel Mathew Paul Edeh C.S.Sp, OFR after Madonna University. The proprietor of the University is the Congregation of Sisters of Jesus the Saviour.

Objective

The University's principal objective is to remain at the frontline of centres of learning, teaching and research. Caritas University aims to improve the local community as well as actively contributing to the needs of the international community in the aforementioned areas.^[4]

Administration and governance

Caritas University is a private Catholic university located in Amorji‑Nike, Enugu State, Nigeria. The institution is governed by a structure that includes the Founder and Chancellor, Governing Council, Vice‑Chancellor, and principal officers responsible for academic and administrative leadership. The university aims to combine academic excellence with moral and value‑based education in line with its Catholic heritage.^[5]

Founder and Chancellor

Very Rev. Fr. Professor E. M. P. Edeh, C.S.Sp, OFR – Founder of Caritas University, having established the university in 2004 with the mission to promote quality education grounded in moral values and Catholic tradition.^[6]

Vice‑Chancellor

Professor Michael Uchenna Orji, JP, Ph.D – Vice‑Chancellor of Caritas University, responsible for the academic and administrative management of the institution. He has served in this capacity leading strategic development, student welfare, and academic programme quality.^[7]^[8]

Other principal officers

Caritas University’s administrative leadership includes additional officers such as the Registrar, Bursar, and University Librarian, who oversee institutional records, finances, and library systems respectively.^[9]

Academics

The university operates on a faculty system. The university operates six faculties: Education and Arts, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Management Sciences, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences.

List of faculties and their courses

Environmental Sciences

Natural Sciences

Engineering

Management Science

Accounting
Banking and Finance
Business administration
Industrial relations and personnel management
Marketing
Public administration

Social Science

Convocation

Caritas University holds convocation ceremonies annually to confer degrees and diplomas on graduating students and to celebrate academic achievement.

Year	Convocation	Key details
2015	1st	First convocation ceremony following initial graduations.
2018	4th	Convocation ceremony marking expansion of academic programmes.
2021	9th	The university held a long‑awaited convocation with valedictorian addresses as part of celebrations of academic excellence.^[10]
2022	10th & 11th (combined)	Caritas University announced combined convocation ceremonies for the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 graduating classes.^[11]
2025	14th	In pictures: the 14th Convocation ceremony with celebrations for the class of 2025.^[12]

Rankings

According to the 2025 EduRank university rankings, Caritas University is ranked:

#135 in Nigeria
#773 in Africa
#12,523 in the world

EduRank evaluates universities based on research output, non‑academic prominence, and other measurable impact factors.^[13]

Affiliations and partnerships

Caritas University is accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria, ensuring its academic programmes meet national standards.^[14]

The university collaborates with Catholic Church education networks and engages in academic cooperation that promotes curriculum development, community service, and research initiatives aligned with its Catholic educational mission.^[15]

References

^ "Caritas University". www.unirank.org. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
^ "Nigeria's 59 private universities …locations, Vice Chancellors names, websites, dates of establishment". Kukogho Iruesiri Samson. pulse.ng. 22 April 2015. Archived from the original on 22 August 2017. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
^ "Caritas University". www.caritasuni.edu.ng. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
^ "Caritas University, Nigeria". Opemipo Adeniyi. thenews.ng. 26 August 2015. Archived from the original on 22 February 2016. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
^ "About Caritas University". Caritas University. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
^ "Caritas University overview and history". Caritas University. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
^ "Administration – Caritas University". Caritas University. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
^ "Overview of Caritas University leadership". Emmason247. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
^ "Administration – Caritas University". Caritas University. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
^ "Caritas University holds convocation for 4 sets as valedictorian, Susan Obasi speaks on 'The crown of hard work'". Sundiata Post. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
^ "Caritas University announces combined (10th and 11th) convocation ceremony". MySchool.ng. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
^ "In pictures: The 14th Convocation ceremony of Caritas University, Enugu". Retrieved 24 February 2026.
^ "Caritas University Rankings". EduRank. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
^ "Caritas University Accreditation". EduRank. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
^ "About Caritas University". Caritas University. Retrieved 24 February 2026.

External links

Caritas University official website

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[1] "Caritas University". www.unirank.org. Retrieved 7 August 2015.

[2] "Nigeria's 59 private universities …locations, Vice Chancellors names, websites, dates of establishment". Kukogho Iruesiri Samson. pulse.ng. 22 April 2015. Archived from the original on 22 August 2017. Retrieved 7 August 2015.

[3] "Caritas University". www.caritasuni.edu.ng. Retrieved 2025-06-27.

[4] "Caritas University, Nigeria". Opemipo Adeniyi. thenews.ng. 26 August 2015. Archived from the original on 22 February 2016. Retrieved 17 August 2015.

[5] "About Caritas University". Caritas University. Retrieved 24 February 2026.

[6] "Caritas University overview and history". Caritas University. Retrieved 24 February 2026.

[7] "Administration – Caritas University". Caritas University. Retrieved 24 February 2026.

[8] "Overview of Caritas University leadership". Emmason247. Retrieved 24 February 2026.

[9] "Administration – Caritas University". Caritas University. Retrieved 24 February 2026.

[10] "Caritas University holds convocation for 4 sets as valedictorian, Susan Obasi speaks on 'The crown of hard work'". Sundiata Post. Retrieved 24 February 2026.

[11] "Caritas University announces combined (10th and 11th) convocation ceremony". MySchool.ng. Retrieved 24 February 2026.

[12] "In pictures: The 14th Convocation ceremony of Caritas University, Enugu". Retrieved 24 February 2026.

[13] "Caritas University Rankings". EduRank. Retrieved 24 February 2026.

[14] "Caritas University Accreditation". EduRank. Retrieved 24 February 2026.

[15] "About Caritas University". Caritas University. Retrieved 24 February 2026.

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