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]

• 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)
• Grand Gedeh Community College

Private

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

• Adventist University of West Africa, Marshall, Margibi County ^[7]
• 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]
• LICOSESS College of Education (Monrovia with Satellite campuses in 7 counties). Largest Teacher Training College in Liberia (2500 teacher aspirants as of 2025) www.licosess.org

 United Methodist University, Monrovia, Montserrado County (3,118 students as of 2009) [5] 

• Wesleyan College ^[7]

• A.M.E. Zion University, Monrovia ^[7]
• 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]
• Sumo Moye Memorial Technical College, (SMMTC) Liberia ^[7]

Others

• Booker Washington Institute, Kakata

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. 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. "Faith Based Higher Education Institutions". National Commission of Higher Education. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
8. "Private Tertiary Institutions". National Commission of Higher Education. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
9. "Licensure". National Commission of Higher Education. Retrieved 26 October 2020.