Founded in 2008, The Catholic University of South Sudan is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Juba (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Central Equatoria. This institution also has a branch campus in Wau. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of South Sudan, The Catholic University of South Sudan (CAUSS) is a coeducational South Sudanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. The Catholic University of South Sudan (CAUSS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. CAUSS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.