The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) is a private Catholic university based in Nairobi, Kenya. It began as the Catholic Higher Institute of Eastern Africa (CHIEA), initially concentrating on theological education, and has since developed programmes in theology, education, business, science, law and related fields. The university emphasises teaching, research, ethics and community service.
Official Catholic University of Eastern Africa website and portals
- CUEA official website
- Prospective students and course discovery
- Admissions and application portal
- Student portal
- E-learning platform
- Faculty of Theology
Courses offered at CUEA
CUEA offers certificate, diploma, bachelor’s, master’s, postgraduate diploma and doctoral qualifications, depending on the faculty and programme. The university’s official faculty directory and prospective student guidance provide the current detailed course information.
Faculties, schools and areas of study
- Theology, including ecclesiastical studies and pastoral formation
- Education, teacher preparation and education administration
- Arts, humanities and social sciences
- Business, economics, commerce and management
- Science and information technology
- Law
- Nursing and approved health-related study
- Graduate research, specialist institutes and Canon Law
As an illustration, the Faculty of Education publishes a Diploma in Early Childhood Development and Education, Bachelor of Education, Master of Education, Doctor of Philosophy in Education and a postgraduate teaching diploma. The Faculty of Theology explains its specialist Catholic theological formation, including its ecclesiastical degrees.
How to apply for admission at CUEA
- Visit the prospective students section or the official admissions portal from the CUEA website.
- Choose your faculty, programme and intake, and confirm the entry qualifications.
- Complete the application using the official process and supply the documents requested for your admission category.
- Follow the latest university application-fee and payment instructions.
- Wait for the admissions decision and then use the student portal for the applicable registration and student services.
The university advertised a September 2026 intake, but students should use the latest official admissions notice for future entry dates. Admission arrangements can differ for ecclesiastical degrees, international applicants and postgraduate research students.
CUEA student portal and online learning
CUEA’s official site links to the student portal for academic administration and the online learning platform. Students should protect their passwords and access both services through the main university website if a bookmarked link changes.
Fees, scholarships and accommodation
Fees depend on the course, campus, level of study and sponsorship category. CUEA publishes fee-payment guidelines and self-sponsored fee structures through its official website. Students should never use payment numbers from an outdated third-party article. Accommodation and affiliated hostels are listed through the university’s student services and may require separate applications.
CUEA location and contact
The main campus is in Lang’ata, Nairobi. Postal address: P.O. Box 62157-00200, Nairobi, Kenya. The university’s official site lists general telephone +254 709 691 000 and +254 720 509 811/2 and email study@cuea.edu. Enquire about individual campus and faculty contacts directly.
Editorial review: October 27, 2026. Rewritten for current study options and official services. Original article URL, author, publication date and inline image preserved.
Primary sources
- University official site
- Prospective students guidance
- Education faculty programmes
- Theology faculty information
