Catholic University in Erbil
The Catholic University in Erbil (CUE) is a private non-profit institution of higher education and research located in the Kurdish Erbil suburb of Ankawa, Kurdistan.
زانكۆى كاسۆليكى له ھەولێر (Central Kurdish) الجامعة الكاثوليكية في أربيل (Arabic) | |
Other name | CUE |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 8 December 2015 |
| Founder | Archbishop Bashar Warda |
Religious affiliation | Chaldean Catholic Church |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English |
| Website | www.cue.edu.krd |
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It was founded in December 2015 by the Kurdistan Regional Government Archbishop Bashar Warda of the Chaldean Catholic Church, and provides degrees in the arts and sciences recognized by the Kurdistan Regional Government.[3]
Its foundation stone was laid on 20 October 2012. 30,000 square metres of land were made available for the campus.[4] The Italian Episcopal Conference gave 2.3 million euros for the project,[1] and the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik in Lebanon was contacted for help and guidance.[5]
Academic programs [6]
References
- "Erbil's Catholic University to counter the Christian exodus from Mosul". AsiaNews. 9 December 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- "About Us". Catholic University in Erbil. Archived from the original on 18 June 2017. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- "Official opening of the Catholic University in Erbil". Polish Representation, Kurdistan Regional Government. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
- "ASIA/IRAQ – Courses to start soon at Erbil Catholic University". Agenzia Fides. 24 February 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- "ASIA/IRAQ - December 8 opening of Erbil Catholic University". Agenzia Fides. 2 December 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
- "Academic Programs". Catholic University in Erbil. Archived from the original on 15 May 2017. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
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