Detailed introduction of the Catholic University of Madagascar:

Basic introduction

The Catholic University of Madagascar (French: Université Catholique de Madagascar; Malagasy: Oniversite katolika eto madagasikara), referred to as UCM, is the only university in Madagascar related to the Catholic Church. It is located in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar.

School Overview

Founded: 1960

Campus Location: Ambatoroka Community in the center of Antananarivo.

School Colors: Red and White.

School Logo: The school motto is "Fides et Lux", which means "Faith and Light".

Partnership: It is a member of the Association of Universities of Francophone Countries, the Indian Ocean Catholic Education Forum and the International Association of Catholic Universities.

History

In 1916, French missionaries established the Antananarivo Grand Seminary.

On February 25, 1960, the Higher School of Theology and Philosophy of Madagascar was established in the seminary and became an affiliated institution of the Faculty of Theology of the University of Naples.

In 1961, the school awarded the first bachelor's degree in theology in the history of Madagascar.

In 1973, it was renamed the Higher School of Theology, and in the same year, it ended its cooperation with the Faculty of Theology of the University of Naples.

In 1997, it was renamed the Catholic School of Madagascar again.

In 2000, it was certified by the government of Madagascar.

In 2011, it was officially renamed the Catholic University of Madagascar.

In 2015, the first doctoral school was opened.

In 2016, the Department of Psychology was established.

School Strength

Academic Resources: The school has a research center and publishes two scientific journals.

International Exchange: It has established cooperative relations with many international universities such as the Catholic University of Lyon and the Catholic University of Toulouse in France.

Nature of institution: Private university

Educational philosophy

Committed to cultivating future leaders with knowledge and skills, empowering them to define their personal and collective future, advocating educational quality and academic freedom, embracing diversity, providing equal opportunities for women and minorities, protecting and promoting Madagascar's history and culture through teaching, learning and research, and building connections with the global community.

Key disciplines and departments

Departments: There are four academic departments: the Department of Philosophy, the Department of Theology, the School of Social Sciences and the Department of Psychology.

Key disciplines: Theology, philosophy and other disciplines have a long history and have certain advantages and characteristics. Social sciences have developed rapidly in recent years and have a certain influence in the local area.

Rankings

There is currently no widely recognized international comprehensive ranking, but it has a high reputation and academic status among private universities in Madagascar.

Expenses

There is no public information on exact tuition fees, but as a private university, tuition fees may be relatively high, which will vary depending on the major and course.

Campus environment

Architectural style: There is a European-style historical building built in the 1920s on the campus, which is the landmark building of the campus.

Facilities: There are facilities such as a lecture hall that can accommodate 300 people, a large library and a church, which provide students with a good place for learning and religious activities.