University Overview
Founded in 2005, University of Sierra Leone is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large city of Freetown (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Western Area. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education of Sierra Leone, University of Sierra Leone (USL) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Sierra Leonean higher education institution. University of Sierra Leone (USL) offers 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, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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| Name | University of Sierra Leone |
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| Acronym | USL |
| Founded | 2005 Origins date back to 1827 |
| Motto | Unity, Service, Learning |
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| Address | Momoh Street, Tower Hill Freetown Western Area Sierra Leone |
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