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Former names | Higher Institute of Theology and Philosophy of Madagascar (1960–1973) Higher Institute of Theology (1973–1997) Catholic Institute of Madagascar (1997–2011) |
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| Motto | Fides et Lux (Latin) |
Motto in English | Faith and Light |
| Type | Private, coeducational |
| Established | 1960 |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Chancellor | Most Rev. Odon Razanakolona |
| Rector | Rev. Marc Ravelonantoandro |
| Location | , , |
| Language | French |
| Colours | Red & white |
| Website | www.ucm.mg |
The Catholic University of Madagascar (UCM; French: Université Catholique de Madagascar; Malagasy: Oniversite Katolika eto Madagasikara) is a private university located in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Founded in 1960 as an institute within the Major Seminary of Antananarivo, it later became an independent institute. It gained accreditation from the Malagasy government in 2000, and in 2011 took its present name.
The university is located in the heart of Antananarivo, Madagascar's capital city. The campus includes a large historic building and a sizable amphitheatre. Academics are split between four departments: the Social Sciences, Theology, Philosophy, and Psychology. The university contains a research center, publishes two scientific journals, and has partnerships with multiple international universities. The university is under the supervision of the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar, and is the only university affiliated with the Catholic Church in Madagascar.