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
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Perspective
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.
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- 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]
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- 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
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