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University of Liberia

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Overview

Founded in 1951, the University of Liberia is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Monrovia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Montserrado. This institution also has a branch campus in Fendall. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Liberia, University of Liberia (UL) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Liberian higher education institution. University of Liberia (UL) 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 and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 73-year-old Liberian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Liberian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. UL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University 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

University Identity

Name
Acronym UL
Founded 1951 Origins date back to 1862
Motto Lux ex tenebris
Light out of darkness
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address Capitol Hill
Monrovia
9020 Montserrado
Liberia
University of Liberia's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Liberia Phone Number +231 642 2304
University of Liberia Fax Number +231
Other locations Fendall

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Liberia's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Liberia's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay 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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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Liberia's admission information.

University of Liberia's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Liberia's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Liberia a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Liberia's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


University of Liberia's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


University of Liberia's Admission Office Admission Office

Capitol Hill
Monrovia 9020
6522979


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Liberia.

University of Liberia's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Liberia has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Liberia's Control Type Control Type

University of Liberia is a public higher education institution.


University of Liberia's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Liberia is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Liberia's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of Liberia's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Trimesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Liberia does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Liberia's main facilities:


University of Liberia's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


University of Liberia's Housing University Housing

Not reported


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

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Liberia's main services:


University of Liberia's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

University of Liberia's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

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


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Liberia's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Liberia is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of Liberia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1862


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Liberia 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Liberia's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Liberia's Facebook page University of Liberia's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

University of Liberia's X (formerly Twitter) page University of Liberia's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Liberia's YouTube channel University of Liberia's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Liberia's Instagram page University of Liberia's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Liberia's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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