Introduction to Nimba University:

Introduction

Nimba University is a public higher education institution in Liberia. It is located in Sanniquili Town, Nimba County. It provides a wide range of learning opportunities for students in local and surrounding areas and plays an important role in promoting the development of education and talent cultivation in Liberia.

Overview

Established in 2010 as Nimba County Community College, on September 27, 2021, it was upgraded to a comprehensive university with bachelor's degree after the passage of a bill by the Liberian National Legislature and approved by President George Manneh Weah.

Nature of the institution: a non-profit public higher education institution.

Student size: as of 2022, there are about 2,000 students.

Course settings: undergraduate courses are offered in many fields such as agriculture, business, education, engineering, health sciences, and natural sciences.

History

The development of Nimba University is closely related to the educational reform and development of Liberia. Nimba County Community College was established in 2010 under the background of the decentralization of higher education promoted by former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. After 11 years of successful operation, it was upgraded to Nimba University.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: It has a professional teaching team, including qualified and experienced professionals from different backgrounds.

Teaching Facilities: The school has teaching facilities such as libraries, laboratories, and computer centers, providing students with a good learning environment. However, the overall facilities may be relatively basic, and there is a certain gap compared with some universities in developed countries.

Educational Philosophy

Committed to providing students with high-quality higher education, creating a developed, harmonious and peaceful learning atmosphere, and providing students with opportunities for volunteer work and personal development.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines

Key Disciplines: Disciplines such as engineering, agriculture and health sciences are the key development areas of the school.

Key Laboratories: There is currently no public information mentioning the school's key laboratories.

Faculty

The school has the following colleges:

College of Agriculture and Food Sciences: including majors such as agriculture and food science.

College of Business and Public Administration: including majors such as accounting and management.

College of Education and Humanities: including primary education, early childhood education, secondary education, criminal justice and other majors.

College of Engineering and Earth Sciences: including geology, civil engineering, mining engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, information technology and computer engineering and other majors.

College of Health Sciences: including health science majors.

College of Natural Sciences: including mathematics majors.

Ranking

In the 2024 UniRank World University Rankings, it ranks 13599th in the world and 9th in Liberia.

Cost

The tuition fee of the school varies depending on the major, with undergraduate courses costing about US$10-20 per credit and graduate courses costing about US$20-30 per credit. In addition, students also need to pay other fees such as registration fees, examination fees and accommodation fees.

Campus Environment

The campus is located in the town of Sanniquili, with green trees and a pleasant environment. The school's teaching facilities and living facilities are basically complete, which can meet the daily learning and living needs of students. However, due to the limited resources of the school, the campus environment and facilities may be relatively simple.