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Saint Monica University offers programs that are at the intersection of the arts, science, and technology. Our strong reputation is based on the relevance and impact of our programs. We offer programs that are designed to help our graduates create jobs or prepared for the challenging job market. Teaching at SMU emphasizes the practical application of knowledge to alleviate poverty, build peace and stability, and drive development.

90%

Post-Graduation Success Rate

Top 10

Colleges That Create Futures in Cameroon

No. 1

Solar-powered Campus in Buea

Our curriculum is unique in the following ways

  • Students get their hands dirty during field practical and test their ideas in the workplace through internships and industrial attachments.
  • Faculty members enrich lectures with their know-how and their diverse experiences.
  • Small classes and a close-knit campus community allow for meaningful interaction between the students and with the faculty and staff.
  • Ultimately, the students leave the University skilled in their fields and with a desire to contribute to their communities and the world.

Vocational Programs

SMU Vocational Institute (IVI) has been established to offer short term programs outside of the purview of the Ministry of Higher Education. These programs are accredited by the Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training, Yaounde, Cameroon. We currently offer the following programs as part of our vocational training portfolio

Technology Healthcare Business
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Higher National Diploma (HND) Programs

SMU is authorized by the Ministry of Higher Education in Cameroon (MINESUP) to train students for the following Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates. The certificates themselves are offered by MINESUP.

School of Technology School of Health School of Business School of Arts
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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

We can admit students directly into the bachelor’s programs, or through the HND programs. Students who already have the HND or other recognized higher education certification, can simply complete their degree program with us in one year. If you already hold an academic or professional certificate, please contact us to see if and how we can fast track your journey towards a respected and accredited degree.

Our degree students can study either onsite at our Bulu, Buea, campus, or online via our Virtual Learning Platform. Most of our students follow a hybrid approach, where they take some classes onsite and others online.

Our bachelor’s degree programs are offered under the mentorship of the University of Douala. Our undergraduate degree programs include the following

School of Technology School of Health School of Business School of Arts
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Master’s Degree Programs

Our graduate programs typically run for two years, and one requires a bachelor’s degree in order to gain admission in the master’s programs. Students who already have a post-graduate diploma (PGD) or any other recognized post-graduate certificate can simply complete their master’s degree program with us in one year. If you already hold an academic or professional certificate, please contact us to see if and how we can fast track your journey towards a respected and accredited master’s degree.

Our degree students can study either onsite at our Buea campus, or online via our Virtual Learning Platform. Most of our students follow a hybrid approach, where they take some classes onsite and others online.

Our master’s degree programs are offered under the mentorship of the University of Douala. Our graduate degree programs include the following

School of Technology School of Health School of Business School of Arts
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Our Campus Tour

While most of our degree programs are offered through the University of Douala, there are a few that are being offered in partnership with the University of Ngaoundere

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St Monica University is accredited by the National Commission of Private Higher Education at the Ministry of Higher Education (MINESUP), Yaounde, Cameroon. This accreditation allows SMU to train students for the award of the Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates, which themselves come from MINESUP. Additionally, SMU students can earn bachelor and master degrees from the prestigious state-owned University of Douala.

St Monica Vocational Institute (SMVI), which is an integral component of St Monica University, is authorized to offer vocational training programs and certifications in over two dozen programs spanning business, health, and technology domains.

SMU brings to our students, programs that are at the intersection of the liberal arts and sciences as well as technology. Our education is defined as liberal in the sense of an education that is “liberating” – liberating the mind to think freely. One of the great challenges facing higher education in the next century will be related to the type of education that our young people will receive. The increasing demands on our educational system to educate for the skills required by the information age has often resulted in an emphasis on higher education towards technical skills at the expense of the liberal arts and sciences. At SMU, we provide our students with the right balance.

Our students are provided with a rigorous, intense education that both disciplines and expands the mind. Students develop a lifelong desire to learn and grow while also acquiring skills and knowledge necessary for success in their professional lives. At the heart of this education is the General Requirement, which exposes all our students to primary fields of inquiry and the cultural values that shape our world. We expect our students to perform at the highest level and set demanding standards in the classroom and virtual environments.

With the use of cutting edge technologies, SMU delivers some of the best career-focused programs to students across the globe. SMU has affiliations with local and international universities and other institutions. In addition, we are home to a number of independent academic and professional centers as well as academic journals. These programs and activities enrich the University’s intellectual life, open up opportunities for specialized study, and engage students with important issues in the wider world.

Our students are expected to improve the common good by utilizing their skills and knowledge to promote tolerance, compassion, and social justice. The curriculum is designed to engage students with important social concerns, both domestic and international, and prepare them to lead as informed citizens, socially responsive professionals, and active members of the community. It is because of this that our motto is Servire Sine Fine, the Latin for “Service Without Limit,” and our slogan is “Transforming Lives, Transforming Society.”

At SMU, we are committed to the success of our students. For this reason, we also have as one of our slogans “Learn with Support, Graduate with Confidence.” This is made possible by our responsive faculty and staff. In addition, we have an emphasis on small classes and a professionally oriented teaching faculty, which makes us an ideal university in which students can capitalize on the values and benefits of a liberal education that prepares them for the technological age. Our relatively small private university provides a sound education, where teaching and research for the faculty holds the primary rewards.

Welcome, once more, to Saint Monica University: The American International University!

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