Caritas University

Caritas University was approved by the federal government of Nigeria on December 16, 2004. 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. == 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. 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. 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. 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. ==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 • Architecture • Estate management • Urban and regional planning Natural Sciences • Biochemistry • Computer science • Industrial chemistry • Mathematics with statistics • Microbiology Engineering • Chemical engineering • Computer engineering • Electrical/electronic engineering Management Science • Accounting • Banking and Finance • Business administration • Industrial relations and personnel management • Marketing • Public administration Social Science • Economics • Mass communication • Political science • Psychology • Sociology == Convocation ==

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

Caritas University is accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria, ensuring its academic programmes meet national standards. 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. ==References==