University of Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia is home to the University of Liberia, often known as UL or LU in previous variations of the acronym. It is an institution of higher education that receives financial support from the government. The institution first opened its doors in 1862 under the name Liberia College after receiving authorization from the national government in 1851. Capitol Hill Campus, situated in Monrovia; Fendall Campus, located in Louisiana, outside of Monrovia; Medical School Campus, located in Congo Town; and Straz-Sinje Campus, located in Sinje Grand Cape Mount County are the four campuses that make up the University of Liberia (UL). It is estimated that there are roughly 18,000 students enrolled at the university, which is one of the oldest educational establishments in West Africa. The Liberian Commission on Higher Education has granted it the appropriate accreditation.
Liberia made its formal declaration of independence from the American Colonization Society in the year 1847. Liberia College was established in 1851 when the newly elected national assembly gave its approval to the establishment of a state college and founded the institution. Both the New York Colonization Society and the Trustees of Donations for Education in Liberia, who are both organisations based in the United States, contributed financially to the project. During the 19th century, these two organisations were responsible for practically all of the school's financial support and were also in charge of recruiting the teaching staff.
The University of Liberia has been granted accreditation by the Liberian Commission on Higher Education, making it the oldest degree-granting institution in all of West Africa. The academic year runs from September through August, and all of the instruction is provided in the English language. In undergraduate programmes, students spend four years learning the material necessary to obtain a bachelor's degree. In graduate programmes, students spend two years learning the material necessary to acquire a master's degree. Following the successful completion of a seven-year curriculum, medical doctors are awarded their degrees.
Six different colleges, three different graduate programmes, and three different professional schools make up the university. The University of Liberia is home to a number of different colleges, the most notable of which are the Liberia College of Social Sciences and Humanities, the College of Business and Public Administration, the College of General Studies, and the T. A College of Science and Technology Named After J. R. Faulkner In addition, there is the William R. Tolbert College of Agriculture and Forestry, as well as the William V. S. Tubman Teachers College, all of which were named after previous leaders of the country.
The Association of African Universities includes the University of Liberia as a member institution.