About ECU

Emmanuel Christian University (ECU), one of the nation’s developing premier learning institutions, is 120 Miles west of Juba, located on the lush green lands of South Sudan in Goli, Tore Payam, Yei River County in Central Equatoria State.

Emmanuel Christian University (ECU) is an institution of transformative learning where academic excellence is combined with a holistic development of the learner based on the Biblical perspective of life. ECU was established in 2001 by Open Doors Africa Services in partnership with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) to create a holistic church and society in South Sudan and beyond through transformative education.
ECU partnered with various universities in East Africa (St Paul’s University in Kenya and Mount Meru University in Tanzania) and South Africa Theological Seminary (SATS) in South Africa to make quality education available to the people of South Sudan within South Sudan. Since 2004, ECU has graduated more than 2,500 students with degrees, diplomas, and certificates in various fields such as Theology, Education, Business Administration and, Leadership and Management. This also includes short courses such as Children ministry, Women Leadership Development and IT.

In 2021 the University programs received accreditation by the national ministry of higher education Science and Technology and Emmanuel Christian University was registered as one of the national institution for higher learning in South Sudan.

MAIN CAMPUS

The main campus of Emmanuel Christian University is located in Goli, 20 miles along Yei-Maridi road, Yei River County, in Central Equatoria, South Sudan. ECU campus is one of the best training facilities in the country with spacious classrooms, administrative offices, a computer laboratory, students’ dormitories, staff accommodation, a large dining hall, a library, a standard sports field, a clinic, a Nursery, primary and secondary school and the farm.

The current security situation has forced the College’s administration to move to Yei, to the Reconcile International Institute compound located 1.5 miles along Maridi road. All of the University’s non-academic programs; the clinic, Guest House, and the farm have continued to function in Goli up to date.

ECU VISION

A transformed people with academic excellence, rooted in the Word and glorifying God

ECU MISSION STATEMENT

ECU’s mission is to create a holistic church and society in South Sudan and beyond through trans-formative education, equipping godly men and women to develop sustainable communities.

PHILOSOPHY OF THE INSTITUTION

ECU provides quality education that can bring transformation to individuals and society; being sensitive to social, gender and disability needs and aspirations. We consider that all humans are equal and are capable of learning when exposed and guided to develop personal, God given talents, which will help them to contribute positively to societal development.