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List of universities in Liberia

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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

Public

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

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

References

  1. ↑ Sonpon III, Leroy (12 September 2018). "NCHE Warns ‘Fake, Impersonating Universities’". Liberian Observer. https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/nche-warns-fake-impersonating-universities/. 
  2. ↑ "DR. SLAWON STRESSES IMPROVED HIGHER EDUCATION -Outlines Government's Achievements". In Profile Daily. 20 March 2010. http://inprofiledaily.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1772:dr-slawon-stresses-improved-higher-education-outlines-governments-achievements&catid=1:headlines&Itemid=56. Retrieved 28 June 2011. 
  3. ↑ Best, Bai (28 June 2018). "6 ‘Bogus Universities’ Ordered Closed". Liberia Observer. https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/6-bogus-universities-ordered-shut-down/. 
  4. ↑ "Public Universities". National Commission of Higher Education. http://ncheliberia.org/content/public-universities. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 Kwanue, C.Y. (February 7, 2010). "Faculty at Liberia’s 9 Universities, Colleges Numbers 1,137". Daily Observer. http://www.liberianobserver.com/node/4371. Retrieved June 27, 2011. 
  6. ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 "Faith Based Higher Education Institutions". National Commission of Higher Education. http://ncheliberia.org/content/faith-based-higher-education-institutions. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 "Private Tertiary Institutions". National Commission of Higher Education. http://ncheliberia.org/content/private-tertiary-institutions. 
  8. ↑ "Licensure". National Commission of Higher Education. http://ncheliberia.org/content/licensure. 



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