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Welcome to the World Catholic Online Education Association (WCOEA) Verifed & Recognized Universities Directory: The global reference for verified Catholic universities and educational institutions that provide online and distance-learning programs.

Our mission is to highlight trusted, faith-aligned institutions that uphold the highest academic, moral, and educational standards in the digital era. Each listed university has been reviewed and verified by WCOEA’s academic research team to ensure it demonstrates:

• Official accreditation by a recognized ecclesiastical, pontifical, or governmental authority.

• Authentic Catholic identity, in doctrine, leadership, and educational practice.

• Commitment to quality online learning, innovation, and accessibility.

Catholic University of America

Catholic Open University
Research & Study Center

Highlighted Verified Catholic Online Universities & Institutions

A selection of respected Catholic institutions recognized for their excellence in online education.

Holy Apostles College & Seminary

University of Mary

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Belmont Abbey College
Abbey Online

Barry University Online

Saint Leo University

Catholic International University

st. joseph’s college of maine

Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia

Universidad Católica de Ávila

Universidad Católica de Valencia
«San Vicente Mártir»

Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca

Domuni Universitas

Institut Catholique de Paris

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Universidad Católica Lumen Gentium

Universidad Católica de Manizales

Universidad Católica Luis Amigó

Universidad Pontificia de México

Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

Universidad Católica Argentina

Catholic University of Zimbabwe

Catholic University of Ghana

Catholic University of Malawi

Catholic University in Erbil

Saint Joseph University of Beirut

Holy Spirit University of Kaslik

Ukrainian Catholic University

Pázmány Péter Catholic University

Maryvale Institute

St Mary’s University, Twickenham

Durham University

Carmelite Institute of Britain and Ireland

Mary Immaculate College

Australian Catholic University

University of Notre Dame Australia

Universidade Católica de Brasília

Universidade Católica de Santa Catarina

Assumption University

Boston College

Fordham University

Gonzaga University

Loyola Marymount University

Loyola University Chicago

University of San Diego

Villanova University

Regis University

Creighton University

Marquette University

Xavier University

Seton Hall University

University of St. Thomas

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

La Consolacion University Philippines

San Beda University

Assam Don Bosco University

Widya Mandala Catholic University

WCOEA continuously updates its directory of verified Catholic online universities and institutions. Universities offering accredited online or virtual programs that are not yet listed may be submitted for review by contacting us with the subject line “Add University.” Our verification team will evaluate, authenticate, and include eligible institutions according to WCOEA standards.