Catholic University of Eastern Africa: Courses Offered, Fees, Location, and Campuses

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) is rooted in the Catholic philosophy of higher education, which emphasises a free and holistic pursuit of truth concerning nature, humanity, and God.

The university’s main campus is situated along Bogani East Road in Lang’ata, southwest Nairobi. CUEA was established on 3 September 1984 as a graduate school of theology known then as the Catholic Higher Institute of Eastern Africa (CHIEA).

The Institute (CHIEA) was founded in 1984 by the regional ecclesiastical authority known as the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences of Eastern Africa (AMECEA).

On 2 May 1984, the Catholic Higher Institute of Eastern Africa (CHIEA) was authorised by the Congregation for Catholic Education in Vatican City (cf. Prot. N. 821/80/34) to offer two-year Licentiate and Master of Arts programs in Theology.

Later, on 3 September 1984, the institute was officially inaugurated by Rt. Rev. Bishop Medardo Mazombwe, who was then the Chairman of AMECEA.

CHIEA was formally opened by Pope John Paul II in August 18, 1985.

In 1986, the Graduate School of Theology initiated negotiations with the Commission for Higher Education in Kenya toward the establishment of what would become the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA).

CUEA Courses Offered, Fees, Location, and Campuses

The Institute obtained the “Letter of Interim Authority” as the first step towards its establishment as a private university in 1989.

After three years of intensive negotiations between the Authority of the Graduate School of Theology (CHIEA) and the Commission for Higher Education, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences was established.

The climax of the negotiations was the granting of the Civil Charter to CHIEA on 3 November 1992.

This marked the birth of the university as a private institution.

The university expanded significantly in the 2000s, establishing the Faculties of Science and Commerce in 2002, and the Center for Social Justice and Ethics in 2003

The Faculty of Law in 2004, and the School of Continuing Professional Development in 2009 followed closely.

That same year, it opened satellite campuses in Eldoret and Kisumu. In April 2013, CUEA launched a new campus in Nairobi’s central business district at I&M Tower along Kenyatta Avenue.

CUEA offers several courses across its seven schools.

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School of Business and Economics

The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree program was launched in 1991.

Initially, students were admitted through the Department of Commerce and Business Administration (CBA) within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

In August 2003, the School of Business was inaugurated, previously known as the Faculty of Commerce.

The school currently consists of three departments:

• Department of Accounting and Finance

• Department of Marketing and Management

• Department of Management Science

These departments jointly offer the following programs:

• Ordinary Diploma in Business Management

• Advanced Diploma in Business Management

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with specialisations in:

  • Accounting

  • Finance

  • Banking and Financial Services

  • Marketing

  • Management

  • Human Resource Management

School of Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program was established in 2010 by the Assumption Sisters of Nairobi under the name Regina Pacis University College (RPUC), a Constituent College of The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA).

In September 2016, the program was transferred to CUEA under the Faculty of Sciences. Later, in January 2020, the School of Nursing was established at CUEA to house and manage all nursing programs.

The program is accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and regulated by the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).

Faculty of Theology

The Faculty of Theology at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) operates under the direction of the Holy See and is governed by the Apostolic Constitution Veritatis Gaudium. It grants ecclesiastical degrees and collaborates closely with the Congregation for Catholic Education in Rome.

The Faculty is committed to producing innovative graduates who serve both the Church and society. Graduates are employed in Church institutions, seminaries, and houses of formation across the region and beyond.

School of Arts and Social Sciences

Established in 1989, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is one of the oldest academic faculties at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA).

It is home to distinguished scholars and researchers who guide students through diverse academic offerings, helping them make informed choices that align with their goals and priorities.

Diploma

1. Diploma in Counselling Psychology
2. Diploma in International Relations
3. Diploma in Project Management
4. Diploma in Social Work

Undergraduate

1. Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili and Communication Studies
2. Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
3. Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
4. Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
5. Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology
6. Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
7. Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
8. Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
9. Bachelor of Arts in Geography
10. Bachelor of Arts in History and International Relations
11. Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
12. Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies
13. Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Planning and Management
14. Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and one of the following:
    • Sociology
    • Political Science
    • Anthropology
15. Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies

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School of Education

Established in August 2005, the Faculty of Education grew out of a thriving Department of Education that was well-known for turning out some of the most notable educational leaders in the AMECEA area. 

The Department of Education runs the Bachelor of Education programme under both Regular and Part-Time (formerly School-Based) modes.

The programme is flexible, offering two-, three-, and four-year options to suit different learners’ needs.

Students can pursue Arts or Sciences education with a wide range of subject combinations, including:

Arts Combinations:

• Business Studies / Geography

• Business Studies / History

• English / Christian Religious Education (CRE)

• English / Literature in English

• Geography / Christian Religious Education (CRE)

• History / Geography

• History / Christian Religious Education (CRE)

• Kiswahili / Christian Religious Education (CRE)

• Kiswahili / Geography

• Kiswahili / History

Science Combinations:

• Chemistry / Biology

• Computer Science / Mathematics

• Geography / Biology

• Geography / Chemistry

• Geography / Physics

• Mathematics / Biology

• Mathematics / Business Studies

• Mathematics / Geography

• Mathematics / Physics

• Mathematics / Chemistry

• Physics / Biology

• Physics / Chemistry

Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) was established in the academic year 2003–2004 with the goal of addressing the growing scientific and technological needs of African nations.

The school aims to produce skilled scientists who can play a vital role in the continent’s development and respond to emerging global and regional challenges.

Certificates

• Certificate in Community Health and Development

• Certificate in Library Information Science

Diplomas

• Diploma in Information Technology

• Diploma in Library Information Science

• Diploma in Community Health and Development

Undergraduate Programmes

• Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Development

• Bachelor of Science in Biology

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

• Bachelor of Science in Physics

• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

• Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

• Bachelor of Science in Library Information Science

• Bachelor of Science in Health Professionals Education

School of Law

The Faculty of Law at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) began as a Department of Law within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in 2005. The department launched the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree program in March of the same year and also supported the teaching of law courses across other faculties, including the Faculty of Commerce.

In 2007, the Department of Law was elevated to a fully-fledged Faculty of Law and was officially inaugurated during the University’s Convocation held on 25th August 2007.

The faculty is composed of three academic departments:

• Department of Public Law

• Department of Private Law

• Department of International Law

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