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Explore the uniRank League Table and University Ranking of 11 Universities in Liberia

The Republic of Liberia is divided into 15 counties. All higher education institutions that meet the uniRank selection criteria are located in Montserrado County, which is home to the capital city of Bensonville. The following uniRank league tables and sub-rankings consider all counties that include at least one Liberian higher education institution meeting the uniRank selection criteria.

Margibi (2)  
Maryland (1)  
Montserrado (7)  
Nimba (1)  

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Overview of Liberia Universities

Liberia's higher education system comprises universities accredited by the National Commission on Higher Education. Institutions are categorized as public (state-funded) or private (faith-based, nonprofit or for-profit). Most universities are concentrated in Montserrado County, particularly Monrovia, with newer institutions expanding into rural counties. Academic programs typically span undergraduate and graduate levels, though research output and global rankings remain developing areas. English serves as the primary language of instruction across all institutions.

Top 10 Liberia Universities

1. University of Liberia (UL) in Monrovia, Montserrado (est. 1951) is Liberia's highest-ranked public university (Country Rank: 1, World Rank: 9960).
2. Cuttington University (CU) in Monrovia, Montserrado (est. 1998) is a private nonprofit institution (Country Rank: 2, World Rank: 10411).
3. African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) in Monrovia, Montserrado (est. 1995) operates as a private for-profit university (Country Rank: 3, World Rank: 10910).
4. United Methodist University (UMU) in Monrovia, Montserrado (est. 1998) is a private institution (Country Rank: 4, World Rank: 11970).
5. Nimba University (NU) in Sanniquellie, Nimba (est. 2010) functions as a public nonprofit university (Country Rank: 5, World Rank: 12477).
6. Starz University in Monrovia, Montserrado (est. 2009) is a private for-profit institution (Country Rank: 6, World Rank: 12666).
7. William V. S. Tubman University (TU) in Harper, Maryland (est. 2009) serves as a public nonprofit university (Country Rank: 7, World Rank: 12888).
8. Adventist University of West Africa (AUWA) in Schiefflin, Margibi (est. 2003) is a private nonprofit institution (Country Rank: 8, World Rank: 13167).
9. Margibi University (MU) in Harbel, Margibi (est. 2012) operates as a public nonprofit university (Country Rank: 9, World Rank: 13357).
10. Stella Maris Polytechnic University (SMPU) in Monrovia, Montserrado (est. 1988) is a private nonprofit institution (Country Rank: 10, World Rank: 13556).

Analysis of University Types

Liberia hosts 11 accredited universities. Public institutions constitute 36% (4 universities), while private universities dominate with 64% (7 universities). Private institutions include nonprofit (4), for-profit (2) and one with unreported status. Geographically, Montserrado County contains 7 universities (64%), reflecting urban concentration.

Global Ranking and Standing

No Liberian universities currently rank in the global top 200 (0% of national institutions). Similarly, none appear among the world's top 1,000 universities (0%). The highest-ranked Liberian institution holds a global position of #9960. International ranking performance remains an area for strategic development across the higher education sector.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many universities exist in Liberia?
Liberia has 11 accredited universities, with 4 public and 7 private institutions.

What is Liberia's top-ranked university?
The University of Liberia ranks #1 nationally and #9960 globally according to uniRank.

Where are most Liberian universities located?
7 of 11 universities (64%) operate in Montserrado County, primarily in the capital Monrovia.

Does Liberia have public universities outside Monrovia?
Yes, Nimba University (Sanniquellie), William V.S. Tubman University (Harper) and Margibi University (Harbel) are state institutions beyond the capital.

What percentage of Liberian universities are private?
Private institutions constitute 64% (7 of 11) of Liberia's higher education landscape.

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