Complex sentence: The Catholic University however was neither a recognised university so far as the civil authorities were concerned nor offered recognised degrees, however its constitent college, the Catholic University Medical School was successful as the recognition of its graduates by chartered institutions ensured its success.
Split into simpler sentences: The Catholic University was neither a recognised university so far as the civil authorities were concerned, nor did it offer recognised degrees. However, its constituent college, the Catholic University Medical School was successful, as the recognition of its graduates by chartered institutions ensured its success.