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 universities

Public

Liberia has three public universities.[4]

  • 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.

Others

References

  1. ^ Sonpon III, Leroy (12 September 2018). "NCHE Warns 'Fake, Impersonating Universities'". Liberian Observer.
  2. ^ "DR. SLAWON STRESSES IMPROVED HIGHER EDUCATION -Outlines Government's Achievements". In Profile Daily. 20 March 2010. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
  3. ^ Best, Bai (28 June 2018). "6 'Bogus Universities' Ordered Closed". Liberia Observer.
  4. ^ "Public Universities". National Commission of Higher Education. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Nimba University
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Faith Based Higher Education Institutions". National Commission of Higher Education. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h "Private Tertiary Institutions". National Commission of Higher Education. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  9. ^ "Licensure". National Commission of Higher Education. Retrieved 26 October 2020.