University of Liberia: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5448 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #199 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #1 of 4 | In Liberia |
| #1 of 4 | In Monrovia |
| #2021 of 3,499 | For Virology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- ul.edu.lr
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 83% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; August-December) |
We've calculated the 83% acceptance rate for University of Liberia based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Liberia has published 824 scientific papers with 17,102 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Pathology, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Economics, and Public Health.
University of Liberia majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 12 |
| 1993 | 1 | 12 |
| 1994 | 1 | 18 |
| 1995 | 0 | 24 |
| 1996 | 1 | 21 |
| 1997 | 1 | 18 |
| 1998 | 0 | 15 |
| 1999 | 0 | 18 |
| 2000 | 0 | 17 |
| 2001 | 0 | 23 |
| 2002 | 1 | 21 |
| 2003 | 2 | 34 |
| 2004 | 1 | 34 |
| 2005 | 2 | 40 |
| 2006 | 1 | 34 |
| 2007 | 0 | 46 |
| 2008 | 1 | 91 |
| 2009 | 3 | 67 |
| 2010 | 8 | 58 |
| 2011 | 10 | 90 |
| 2012 | 6 | 120 |
| 2013 | 15 | 129 |
| 2014 | 12 | 175 |
| 2015 | 23 | 236 |
| 2016 | 49 | 345 |
| 2017 | 59 | 509 |
| 2018 | 52 | 679 |
| 2019 | 68 | 1088 |
| 2020 | 55 | 1922 |
| 2021 | 86 | 2432 |
| 2022 | 105 | 2549 |
| 2023 | 97 | 2929 |
| 2024 | 95 | 2927 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Liberia gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | LRD 25,000 |
| Master's Degree | LRD 35,000 |
| Doctoral Degree | LRD 50,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Liberia.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Agriculture, Anthropology, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, English, Fine Arts, Forestry, French, Geology, History, Law, Mass Communication, Mining Engineering, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Development Studies, Education, International Studies, Peace and Disarmament, Public Administration, Regional Studies |
| Doctorate in Medicine | Medicine |
University of Liberia alumni
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Samuel Doe
- Occupations
- politicianmilitary officer
- Biography
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Samuel Kanyon Doe was a Liberian politician and military officer who served as the 21st President of Liberia from 1986 to 1990. He ruled Liberia as Chairman of the People's Redemption Council (PRC) from 1980 to 1986 and then as president from 1986 to 1990.
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William Richard Tolbert
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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William Richard Tolbert Jr. was a Liberian politician who served as the 20th president of Liberia from 1971 until his assassination in 1980.
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Jewel Taylor
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Jewel Cianeh Taylor is a Liberian politician who served as the 30th vice president of Liberia from 2018 to 2024. She was married to convicted warlord and former president Charles Taylor from 1997 to 2006 and was first lady of Liberia during his presidency. In 2005, Jewel Taylor was elected to the Senate of Liberia for Bong County as a member of the National Patriotic Party. She was Chair of the Senate Health and Social Welfare Committee on Gender, Women and Children.
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Joseph Boakai
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Joseph Nyumah Boakai is a Liberian politician who has served as the 26th president of Liberia since 2024. He previously served as the 29th vice president of Liberia from 2006 to 2018, under President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and as the minister of agriculture from 1983 to 1985. Boakai ran for president in 2017, losing the election to George Weah. He went on to defeat Weah in the 2023 election.
University of Liberia faculties and divisions
| College : Agriculture and Forestry | Agriculture, Agronomy, Forestry, Home Economics, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Wood Technology |
|---|---|
| College : Business and Public Administration | Accountancy, Business and Commerce, Economics, Management, Public Administration |
| College : Health Sciences | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Public Health |
| College : Science and Technology | Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geology, Mathematics, Mining Engineering, Physics, Technology, Zoology |
| College : Social Sciences and Humanities | Anthropology, English, French, Geography, History, Mass Communication, Political Sciences, Sociology |
| College : Teacher Training | Primary Education, Secondary Education, Teacher Training |
| Institute : Population Studies | Demography and Population |
| School : Law | Law |
General information
| Alternative names | UL |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1951 |
| Accreditation | National Commission on Higher Education |
| Motto | Lux in tenebris |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 9020 Capitol Hill Monrovia, Montserrado County Liberia |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,022,000 |