Introduction to the United Methodist University of Liberia:

Introduction

The United Methodist University of Liberia is a private institution of higher learning located in Monrovia, Liberia. It has close ties with the United Methodist Church of Liberia and is accredited by the National Higher Education Commission of the Liberian Government to award bachelor's and master's degrees.

Overview

Established: Chartered by the Liberian Legislature in 1998 and officially opened in January 2000.

Institutional nature: Private university.

Location: Located on Ashmon Street, Monrovia, Liberia.

Student size: 9,118 students in 2016.

Academic organization: Has cooperative relations with Salem State University and Illinois Central College in the United States.

History

In the 1970s, the United Methodist Church of Liberia began to explore the establishment of a university, and in 1980, college business courses were added to the West African College.

In 1986, an exploratory committee was established to study the expansion of the school into a full university.

Plans were advanced to build the school in 1990, but the First Liberian Civil War delayed the creation of the school, and the goal was reaffirmed in 1997.

On October 9, 1998, the Liberian Legislature chartered the United Methodist University, which officially opened in 2000 under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Emanuel F. Bailey.

In April 2011, the school established a partnership with Starz Technical College, but the project was terminated in March 2012 due to the requirements of the National Higher Education Commission.

In December 2012, the school announced plans to open a radio station to provide practical training for students in the Department of Mass Communication.

School Strength

Faculty: Although there is no detailed faculty data, the school has a group of experienced teachers, and cooperation with many American universities also helps to improve the level of teachers and teaching resources.

Teaching achievements: It has trained many graduates and provided a large number of talents for Liberia's social development and economic construction.

Accreditation: Accredited by the National Higher Education Commission of the Liberian Government, it is one of the few schools in the country that can award bachelor's and master's degrees.

Educational philosophy

Committed to providing high-quality higher education, cultivating students' professional skills, moral qualities and social responsibility, so that they can play an active role in society.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: The school has six colleges, including the College of Science and Technology, the College of Humanities and Arts, the College of Theology, the College of Health Sciences, the College of Management and Administration, and the Joseph Jenkins Roberts College of Education. Among them, the information technology major is the only accredited degree program in Liberia.

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

Faculty

The school has six colleges:

College of Science and Technology: Provides courses in related majors such as computer science.

College of Humanities and Arts: Covers courses in the fields of music, sculpture, fine arts, philosophy, etc.

College of Theology: Cultivates talents related to theology.

College of Health Sciences: Offers professional courses such as health sciences.

College of Management and Administration: Focuses on cultivating talents in management and administration.

Joseph Jenkins Roberts College of Education: Mainly cultivates professionals in the field of education.

Ranking

There is no authoritative comprehensive ranking internationally.

Cost

There is currently no public tuition and other cost information.

Campus Environment

The campus is located in Monrovia, with convenient transportation. The campus has basically complete teaching and living facilities, including libraries, computer centers and other teaching facilities, which can meet students' daily learning and living needs.