List of universities in Liberia explained

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 universities

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] Gbanga Bong county.

• Nimba University,^[6] formerly called Nimba County Community College (2,000 students as of 2022)

Private

The Liberian education authority distinguishes between private and faith-based universities.

• Adventist University of West Africa, Marshall, Margibi County
• 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]
• Cuttington University, Suacoco, Bong County, oldest private and coeducation university in Africa (2,287 students as of 2009)^[5]
• Stella Maris Polytechnic University, Monrovia, Montserrado County (2,090 students as of 2009)^[5]
• United Methodist University, Monrovia, Montserrado County (3,118 students as of 2009)^[5]
• Wesleyan College

• A.M.E. Zion University, Monrovia
• African Bible College University, Yekepa, Nimba County (65 students as of 2009)^{[5] [7]}
• Baptist College of Missionary Physician Assistants^[7]
• Barshell University, Paynesville, Montserrado County^[8]
• BlueCrest University College Liberia, Sinkor Road, Montserrado Country^[8]
• Bushrod College of Science & Technology^[8]
• Carver Christian University (CCU), [Formerly, Monrovia Bible College (MBC)], Paynesville, Montserrado,^[7]
• CENSIL College, Paynesville, Liberia, Montserrado County^[8]
• CEPRES International University (CIU) Monrovia^[7]
• Free Pentecostal College (FPC)^[7]
• Hill City University of Science & Technology^[8]
• Liberia Assemblies of God Bible College (LAGBC)^[7]
• Liberia Baptist Theological Seminary^[7]
• Liberia International Christian College, Ganta, Nimba County^[8]
• Notre Dame University College of Liberia^[9]
• Smythe Institute of Management and Technology, Monrovia, Montserrado County^[8]
• Starz University, Monrovia, Montserrado County^[8]
• The Salvation Army Polytechnic(T-SAP)^[7]
• Trinity Bible College, Liberia^[7]

Others

• Booker Washington Institute, Kakata

Notes and References

1. Web site: NCHE Warns 'Fake, Impersonating Universities'. 12 September 2018. Liberian Observer. Leroy. Sonpon III.
2. News: DR. SLAWON STRESSES IMPROVED HIGHER EDUCATION -Outlines Government's Achievements. 28 June 2011. In Profile Daily. 20 March 2010.
3. Web site: 6 'Bogus Universities' Ordered Closed. Bai. Best. Liberia Observer. 28 June 2018.
4. Web site: Public Universities. 26 October 2020. National Commission of Higher Education.
5. News: Kwanue. C.Y.. Faculty at Liberia's 9 Universities, Colleges Numbers 1,137. June 27, 2011. Daily Observer. February 7, 2010.
6. https://www.nimbauniversity.com Nimba University
7. Web site: Faith Based Higher Education Institutions. 26 October 2020. National Commission of Higher Education.
8. Web site: Private Tertiary Institutions. 26 October 2020. National Commission of Higher Education.
9. Web site: Licensure. 26 October 2020. National Commission of Higher Education.