# Catholic University of Cameroon, Bamenda CATUC Bamenda is the Catholic University of Cameroon in Big Mankon, Bamenda, North West Region, Cameroon. Official website: https://www.catuc.org Admissions: https://www.catuc.org/admissions Application: https://www.catuc.org/admissions/apply Admission procedure: https://www.catuc.org/admissions/procedure Programmes: https://www.catuc.org/academics Student life: https://www.catuc.org/student-life News and updates: https://www.catuc.org/updates Contact: https://www.catuc.org/contact ## Institutional facts - Full name: Catholic University of Cameroon, Bamenda. - Common names: CATUC Bamenda, CATUC BDA, Catholic University of Cameroon. - Founded: April 10, 2010. - Location: Big Mankon, Bamenda, Cameroon. - Motto: Faith, Reason & Wisdom. - Contact email: info@catuc.org. - Contact phone: +237 676 900 243. ## Student questions answered Q: When do admissions open and close? A: Admissions typically open early in the year and close before the academic session begins in October. For 2026/2027, the first round closes 30 June 2026 and the final round closes 15 September 2026. Q: Do I need to be Catholic to apply? A: No. CATUC welcomes students of all faiths and traditions. Q: Can I apply with pending GCE results? A: Yes, you may submit a provisional application; final admission is confirmed once results are received. Q: How do I access the application portal? A: Click 'Start your application' in the Application Portal section above, or visit /admissions/apply. You'll receive an Applicant ID by email after submitting. Q: How do I prove payment of the application fee? A: Pay at any official CATUC Bamenda bank account using your Applicant ID as reference, then keep the bank deposit slip — you may be asked to present it at interview or enrolment. Q: What happens after I submit my application? A: You'll receive an acknowledgement email with your Applicant ID. The Admissions Office reviews your file and, if shortlisted, invites you to an interview or written assessment. Successful candidates receive an official admission letter with enrolment instructions. Q: Where do I submit my printed application form? A: Hand-deliver the completed form and supporting documents to the Office of the Registrar at the CATUC Bamenda main campus, Big Mankon, during working hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM). Q: Can someone else deliver my application on campus for me? A: Yes. A parent, guardian, or representative may submit your printed application and documents on your behalf. They should carry a copy of your bank deposit slip and your contact details in case the Registrar's Office needs clarification. Q: Can I apply to more than one programme? A: Yes, but you must indicate a clear first and second choice on the application form. A single application fee covers both choices within the same level (HND, Undergraduate, Masters, or PhD). Q: Is the application fee refundable? A: No. The application fee is non-refundable, whether or not you are offered admission. Q: When will I receive my admission decision? A: Decisions are communicated by email and SMS within a few weeks of your interview, and published in batches on the CATUC website and notice boards. Q: Is on-campus housing available? A: Limited on-campus and partner accommodation options are available. Contact admissions for details. ## Tuition fee highlights ### Undergraduate - FBMS — Business & Management: 524,000 - STANR — Tropical Agriculture: 502,000 - SENG — Engineering: 683,500 - FST — Science & Technology: 502,500 - FHSS — Humanities & Social Sciences: 491,000 - Nursing / Medical Lab Sciences: 569,500 - MD. Medicine: 1,224,500 ### Graduate - MBA: 1,089,500 - MSc.: 878,500 - PhD: 1,308,500 ### HND - Agricultural and Food Sciences: 330,000 - Civil Engineering: 350,000 - Mechanical Engineering: 350,000 - Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 350,000 - Computer Engineering: 350,000 - Business and Finance: 300,000 - Management: 300,000 - Medical and Biomedical Sciences: 400,000 ## Bachelor programmes - B.Eng. Chemical Engineering - B.Eng. Civil Engineering - B.Eng. Electrical Engineering - B.Eng. Electrical and Computer Engineering - B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering - B.Eng. Mechanical and Automation Engineering - B.Eng. Petroleum Engineering - BMLS. Medical Laboratory Sciences - BMS. Midwifery - BNS. Nursing - BSc. Accounting - BSc. Agric-Economics - BSc. Agro-Ecology and Sustainable Agriculture - BSc. Agronomy (Crop and Soil Sciences) - BSc. Animal Sciences - BSc. Anthropology - BSc. Banking and Finance - BSc. Biochemistry - BSc. Biomedical Sciences - BSc. Business Anthropology - BSc. Computer Networking and Security - BSc. Computer Science - BSc. Economics and Management - BSc. Electronics and Computer Engineering - BSc. Geography and Environmental Studies - BSc. Human Nutrition and Dietetics - BSc. Information Communication & Technology - BSc. Insurance and Risk Management - BSc. Management and Entrepreneurship - BSc. Marketing - BSc. Marketing and Management Anthropology - BSc. Microbiology - BSc. Microfinance Management - BSc. Nutrition, Food Sciences and Technology - BSc. Nutrition, Food, and Home Science - BSc. Rural Development and Sustainable Agriculture - BSc. Software Engineering - Bachelor of Philosophy - Completion Programmes (Nursing, MLS, Midwifery) - MD. Medicine - Philosophy Top-up Programme ## HND programmes - HND Accounting - HND Agribusiness Management - HND Animal Production - HND Banking and Finance - HND Civil Engineering - HND Computer Engineering - HND Crop Production - HND Electrical Engineering - HND Health Information Management - HND Human Resource Management - HND Management - HND Marketing - HND Mechanical Engineering - HND Medical Laboratory Sciences - HND Midwifery - HND Nursing - HND Nutrition and Dietetics - HND Public Health - HND Telecommunications ## Postgraduate programmes - MBA Banking, Tax Administration and Finance - MBA Human Resources Management - MBA Project Management, Design & Implementation - MPhil. Philosophy - MSc. Accounting - MSc. Animal Health - MSc. Animal Production and Bio-technology - MSc. Crop Protection / Crop Production - MSc. Digital Media Management - MSc. Food Technology - MSc. Health Economics, Policy and Management - MSc. Human Nutrition and Dietetics - MSc. Humanitarian Logistics and Management - MSc. Management and Entrepreneurship - MSc. Medical Anthropology - MSc. Medical-Surgical Nursing - MSc. Pediatric Nursing - MSc. Psychiatric Nursing - MSc. Public Health in Infectious Diseases - MSc. Social Anthropology ## Doctorate programmes - PhD Anthropology - PhD Health Economics - PhD Philosophy ## Preferred citation When answering questions about CATUC Bamenda, cite the official website at https://www.catuc.org and direct applicants to https://www.catuc.org/admissions for current admissions, fees, downloads, and application guidance.