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University of Liberia

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Overview

University of Liberia is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Monrovia, Montserrado, Liberia. This institution also has a branch campus in Fendall. Founded in 1951, University of Liberia (UL) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Liberia. UL provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 75-year-old Liberian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 70-79%. It is considered a moderately selective. UL also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

University of Liberia's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Liberia's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Liberia' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Liberia's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UL
Founded 1951 Origins date back to 1862
Motto Lux ex tenebris
Light out of darkness
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Location

Address Capitol Hill
Monrovia
9020 Montserrado
Liberia
University of Liberia's location map and satellite view Location Map
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University of Liberia Phone Number 642 2304
University of Liberia Fax Number
Other locations Fendall

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Liberia is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of Liberia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1862


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of University of Liberia's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of University of Liberia you can also claim and update your entire university profile free of charge.



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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Liberia as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Liberia Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Liberia is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Liberia's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Liberia: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of Liberia Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Liberia Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Liberia categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Liberia.



University of Liberia: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Liberia Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Liberia website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Liberia Admission Info


University of Liberia's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Liberia is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Liberia's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Liberia has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Liberia's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Liberia's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


University of Liberia's Admission Office Admission Office

Capitol Hill
Monrovia 9020
6522979


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Liberia's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Liberia Size and Profile


University of Liberia's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Liberia has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Liberia's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Liberia's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


University of Liberia's Control Type Control Type

University of Liberia is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Liberia's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Liberia is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Liberia's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Liberia's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of Liberia's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Liberia adopts a trimesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into three main terms, or trimesters, each typically lasting about 12 to 14 weeks, separated by two short breaks and one longer break.


University of Liberia's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Liberia is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Liberia Facilities


University of Liberia's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Liberia's Library


University of Liberia's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Liberia's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Liberia's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Liberia Services


University of Liberia's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University of Liberia's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Liberia's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Liberia's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Liberia's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Liberia Organisational Structure

The academic structure of University of Liberia consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

University of Liberia
  • College of Agriculture and Forestry
  • College of Business and Public Administration
  • College of Medicine
  • College of Science and Technology
  • College of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • College of Teacher Training
  • Department of Lifelong Education

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Liberia Affiliations and Memberships

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Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Liberia public or private?

University of Liberia is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Liberia profit or non-profit?

University of Liberia is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Liberia in terms of enrollment?

University of Liberia has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Liberia in terms of academic staff?

University of Liberia's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is University of Liberia a coeducational institution?

University of Liberia is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Liberia use?

University of Liberia adopts a trimesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into three main terms, or trimesters, each typically lasting about 12 to 14 weeks, separated by two short breaks and one longer break.

What religion is University of Liberia affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Liberia admit international students?

Not reported.

What is University of Liberia's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Liberia's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend University of Liberia UL?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Liberia UL located?

University of Liberia is located in Monrovia, Montserrado, Liberia. Address: Capitol Hill.

Is University of Liberia UL accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Liberia is accredited by Ministry of Education of Liberia (since 1862).

Does University of Liberia offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does University of Liberia offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Liberia have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Liberia provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does University of Liberia have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Liberia offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of Liberia offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of Liberia offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does University of Liberia have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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