Catholic University of Madagascar

The Catholic University of Madagascar's roots date back to 1916, with the establishment of the Major Seminary of Antananarivo by French missionary priests. On 25 February 1960, the High Institute of Theology and Philosophy of Madagascar (ISTPM) was created as an institute within the seminary, becoming an associate institution of the Theological Faculty of the University of Naples. == Campus ==

The campus of the Catholic University of Madagascar is located in the Ambatoroka neighborhood, in the heart of Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. The main building on campus is a historic, European-style edifice, which was built in the 1920s. == Administration and organization ==

The Catholic University of Madagascar is located within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Antananarivo and is administered by the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar. The Archbishop of Antananarivo, Odon Razanakolona, holds the title of Grand Chancellor. the Forum of Catholic Education in the Indian Ocean, and the International Federation of Catholic Universities. == Academics ==

Curriculum The Catholic University of Madagascar is divided into four departments: the Faculty of Social Sciences, and the departments of Philosophy, Theology, and Psychology. It is affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy at the Catholic University of Lyon, and participates in teacher exchanges with the University of Milan, the University of Toliara, and the Higher Institute of Theology and Philosophy of Madagascar. Other international partner institutions include: the University of Fribourg in Switzerland, the University of Milan in Italy, the University of La Réunion in Réunion, the Université de Sherbrooke in Quebec, Canada, and the universities of Auvergne, Burgundy, Paris Descartes, Toulouse, Lyon, Rennes 1, and Angers, all in France. Domestic collaborative institutions include the University of Antananarivo, the University of Toliara, and the Higher Institute of Theology and Philosophy of Madagascar. == Student life ==

The Catholic University of Madagascar hosts a variety of student activities, including an art club, a debate club, a theatre group, a martial arts club, a music club, a student choir, and groups for ballroom and street dance. A student newspaper is also published. In addition, there is a campus ministry program and a charity association, UCMCharité. == Athletics ==

The Catholic University of Madagascar supports football (soccer), volleyball, and basketball clubs. == People ==

List of rectors • Rev. Germain Rajoelison (ca. 2007) • Rev. Odilon Tiankavana (ca. 2007 – 2013) • Rev. Marc Ravelonantoandro (2013–2022) • Rev. Lambert Rakotoarisoa (2022–) Notable alumni • Samoela Jaona Ranarivelo, Anglican Bishop of Antananarivo Notable faculty • Abdon Rafidison, rector of the Major Seminary of Antananarivo == See also ==