This is an Official Page for Ruaha Catholic University -(RUCU) formerly Ruaha University College (RUCO) Nsekela Bankers’ Academy, in the Wilolesi area.
RUCU is conveniently located centrally within Iringa Municipality along Uhuru Avenue on the Great North Road to Dodoma, at what used to be Dr. Amon J. It is at the centre of Iringa Town and has access to the regional government administrative offices, main regional business centres, the main bus terminal and other higher learning institutions, namely Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE),
University of Iringa, the Open University of Tanzania and Moshi Cooperatives University(formerly Moshi University College of Cooperative and Business Studies). Within a radius of three kilometres there are Kleruu Teachers Training College, Iringa Girls’ Secondary School, Lugalo Secondary School, Highlands Secondary School and Retco Education Centre. Its central location and proximity to varied higher educational institutions and picturesque environment makes it an attractive ornament and centre of meetings in the Municipality and hub of education activities. The main entrance to RUCU is next to the National Microfinance Bank (NMB), Mkwawa Branch. In achieving its Vision and fulfilling its Mission, the University will constantly subscribe to the following values
Academic Excellence in teaching, research and service to the public will be well recognized and forms an important part of the academic and organisational life of the institution. Academic Freedom characterized by a culture of free and critical thought and enquiry, tolerance of diversity views and as open exchange of ideas amongst the staff and/or students
Result orientation characterized by a culture of of having a plan that sets to achieve strategic results for the institution and realizing such plans as fully as possible
Quality service and leadership to be promoted for all core and support activities
Good governance by ensuring transparent decision making and full participation of stakeholders in the development of the institution and major policy shifts
Innovation and creativity in all activities of the institution and underpinned by a dedication to quality, efficiency and effectiveness
Moral Integrity and the willingness to serve to be cultivated amongst both staff and students and to be embedded in all policies
Equal Opportunity to be ensured in all activity areas and supported by determination to eliminate discrimination on the basis of personal, ethnic, religious, gender or other social characteristics
