Catholic University In Erbil - Chaldean Archdiocese Of Erbil

About Catholic University In Erbil

“Where Every Student’s Story Matters”

The Catholic University in Erbil (CUE) is a non-profit academic institute of higher education. It is born from the efforts of the Chaldean Catholic Archdiocese of Erbil, in caring for the needs of violently displaced minorities ofa all faiths, in the midst of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)’s campaign of terror. it is crucial that CUE must find scholarship support for the next five years to provide the young people an education; Consequently, the University created a core donorship programme worldwide, and ACN Germany became the first major foundational core donor with their Pope Francis Scholarships grant.

CUE MISSION:

The Catholic University in Erbil (CUE) takes as its mission the formation of future leaders fulfilling society and world needs, the advancement of cohesive communities, and the promotion of peaceful coexistence. CUE’s task is to prepare students academically and culturally through an education that offers both knowledge and values, which uphold and sustain the common good.

CUE VISION:

Our vision is to empower students to contribute to the advancement of local and global communities through an emphasis on excellence in teaching and research. We strive to make an environment that respects and values human dignity, forming future leaders who promote peace and justice.

Key Goals:

Structure of hope for a future for the Christian Community
Provide education
Provide jobs
Decrease migration
Voice for the minority community
Building platforms of coexistence, peace and working together for a united country

Student Testimonies:

"I was at university before ISIS: I feared for my education. Bishop Warda built us a Catholic university that opened two years after we fled our village. It has given me so much happiness and hope. I thank and love those who have helped me restart my education.”

" The Catholic University in Erbil has given me the courage to fight for my education and to have the dignity everyone should have in their life. I pray for those who have helped me restart my life again. "

"The Catholic university is preparing and forming me for my life. I cry in both sadness and happiness. I pray for those who are helping me, to give me my chance in life. "