List of universities in Liberia
This is a list of universities in Liberia. As of 2018, Liberia had a total of 38 government recognized universities and colleges that confer baccalaureate degrees or higher.[1] In addition, as of 2010, there were 14 community colleges that were recognized by the National Commission on Higher Education.[2]
Unaccredited universities operating illegally in Liberia have been occasionally shut down by the government.[3] This list only includes accredited schools.
Recognized schools[edit]
Public[edit]
Liberia has three public universities.[4]
- University of Liberia, Monrovia, Montserrado County (17,620 students as of 2009)[5]
- William V. S. Tubman University, Cape Palmas, Maryland County, formerly William V.S. Tubman College of Technology (288 students as of 2009)[5]cepres international University, Gbanga Bong county.
- Nimba University, formerly called Nimba County Community College (2,000 students as of 2022)
Private[edit]
The Liberian education authority distinguishes between private and faith-based universities.
- A.M.E. Zion University, Monrovia[6]
- United Methodist University, Monrovia, Montserrado County (3,118 students as of 2009)[5]
- Adventist University of West Africa, Marshall, Margibi County[6]
- African Bible College University, Yekepa, Nimba County (65 students as of 2009)[5][6]
- African Methodist Episcopal University, Montserrado County (3,432 students as of 2009)[5]
- African Methodist Episcopal Zion University, Montserrado County (2,325 students as of 2009)[5]
- Barshell University, Paynesville, Montserrado County[7]
- Baptist College of Missionary Physician Assistants[6]
- BlueCrest University College Liberia, Sinkor Road, Montserrado Country[7]
- Bushrod College of Science & Technology[7]
- CENSIL College, Paynesville, Liberia, Montserrado County[7]
- Cuttington University, Suacoco, Bong County, oldest private and coeducation university in Africa (2,287 students as of 2009)[5]
- Free Pentecostal College (FPC)[6]
- Hill City University of Science & Technology[7]
- Liberia Assemblies of God Bible College (LAGBC)[6]
- Liberia Baptist Theological Seminary[6]
- Liberia International Christian College, Ganta, Nimba County[7]
- Monrovia Bible College[6]
- Notre Dame University College of Liberia[8]
- The Salvation Army Polytechnic(T-SAP)[6]
- Smythe Institute of Management and Technology, Monrovia, Montserrado County[7]
- Starz University, Monrovia, Montserrado County[7]
- Stella Maris Polytechnic, Monrovia, Montserrado County (2,090 students as of 2009)[5]
- Trinity Bible College[6]
- Wesleyan College[6]
Others[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Sonpon III, Leroy (12 September 2018). "NCHE Warns 'Fake, Impersonating Universities'". Liberian Observer.
- ^ "DR. SLAWON STRESSES IMPROVED HIGHER EDUCATION -Outlines Government's Achievements". In Profile Daily. 20 March 2010. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
- ^ Best, Bai (28 June 2018). "6 'Bogus Universities' Ordered Closed". Liberia Observer.
- ^ "Public Universities". National Commission of Higher Education. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Kwanue, C.Y. (February 7, 2010). "Faculty at Liberia's 9 Universities, Colleges Numbers 1,137". Daily Observer. Retrieved June 27, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Faith Based Higher Education Institutions". National Commission of Higher Education. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Private Tertiary Institutions". National Commission of Higher Education. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ "Licensure". National Commission of Higher Education. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
