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Overview<\/h2>\n

The University of Liberia (UL) is Liberia’s premier institution of higher learning and the oldest degree-granting university in the country. Established in 1862 as Liberia College, it became a full university in 1951. Based primarily in Monrovia, UL has long served as a key intellectual hub and has played an important role in rebuilding and developing the nation following the civil war. While the university continues to work through infrastructure and funding constraints, it remains focused on expanding access to higher education for Liberian students. Its main campus is at Capitol Hill, with additional facilities at Fendall, supporting a wide range of undergraduate and graduate study, including law, public administration, and liberal arts.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/td>\nUniversity of Liberia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n1862 (as Liberia College)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic university<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nMonrovia, Liberia (multiple campuses)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nwww.universityofliberia.edu.lr<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accreditation<\/td>\nNational Commission on Higher Education<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Students<\/td>\nApprox. 18,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Motto<\/td>\n“Lux in Tenebris” (Light in Darkness)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n

Fees can vary by faculty, level, and registration policies for a given academic year. For the most accurate amounts, confirm with UL admissions and the bursar’s office after course registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/td>\nTuition Fee (Annual, USD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate (Arts & Sciences)<\/td>\n150\u2013250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate (Professional Programs)<\/td>\n200\u2013350<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graduate Programs<\/td>\n300\u2013500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law<\/td>\n400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medical School<\/td>\n500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Registration Fees<\/td>\n50\u2013100 per semester<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n

UL offers programs across multiple colleges and professional schools. If you are comparing options within Liberia, it can also help to review other national and private universities to understand how program focus and campus resources differ.<\/p>\n