Detailed introduction of the University of Sierra Leone:

Basic Overview

Establishment time: Its earliest component, Fourah Bay College, was established on February 18, 1827. In 1967, Fourah Bay College merged with Njala University College to become the University of Sierra Leone.

Nature of institution: Public university in Sierra Leone.

School composition: It consists of Fourah Bay College, School of Public Administration and Management, and School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Education level: It has three levels of education: bachelor, master and doctor.

Historical evolution

Fourah Bay College period: Founded by the Church of England Missionary Society in 1827, it is the oldest Western-style university in sub-Saharan Africa. In 1864, it cooperated with Durham University in the United Kingdom to become its branch, cultivating the first batch of higher education talents in West Africa, and is the incubator of African nationalism and pan-Africanism.

Merger and development period: In 1967, Fourah Bay College merged with Njala University College to form the University of Sierra Leone, which adopts a federal system. In 1972, the school changed to a unitary structure, and the School of Public Administration and Management was established in 1980, and the School of Medicine and Health Sciences was established in 1988. In 2005, Njala University College was separated from the University of Sierra Leone, and Fourah Bay College, the School of Public Administration and Management, and the School of Medicine and Health Sciences continued to form the University of Sierra Leone.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a group of experienced and well-qualified teachers who have in-depth research and teaching experience in their respective professional fields and provide students with high-quality education and teaching services.

Subject Coverage: It covers multiple fields such as art, humanities, law, engineering, science, medicine, and business management, providing a rich and diverse range of professional courses to meet the learning needs of different students.

Research Results: A series of research results have been achieved in the fields of medicine, humanities and social sciences, especially during the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences conducted an empirical evaluation of the Ebola virus vaccine, making outstanding contributions to the development of the Ebola vaccine.

Educational philosophy

Mission: To provide the highest quality multidisciplinary teaching through the curriculum of the three constituent colleges to reflect Sierra Leone's national development agenda and ensure that graduates are globally competitive in the job market.

Vision: Committed to providing the best higher education, focusing on high-quality curriculum projects that meet Sierra Leone's key emerging needs, with a special focus on the tripartite mission of teaching, research and public service.

Core values: including excellence, integrity, discipline, academic freedom, cooperation and student-centeredness.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Fourah Bay College's liberal arts, law, engineering and applied sciences and other disciplines have a long history and strong strength; the School of Medicine and Health Sciences' medicine, pharmacy, nursing and other disciplines have an important position in Sierra Leone and even in West Africa.

Laboratory: The School of Medicine and Health Sciences has a number of professional laboratories for medical research, disease diagnosis and drug development, such as virology laboratories, pathology laboratories, etc.

Department settings

Fourah Bay College: There are College of Arts, College of Engineering and Architecture, College of Pure and Applied Sciences, College of Social Sciences, School of Law, School of Economics and Development Studies, and School of Media and Information Studies.

School of Public Administration and Management: It consists of the School of Accounting and Finance, the School of Information Systems and Technology, the School of Business Administration and Entrepreneurship, and the School of Leadership and Governance.

School of Medicine and Health Sciences: It consists of the School of Basic Medicine, the School of Clinical Sciences and Dentistry, the School of Nursing and Midwifery, and the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

School Ranking: In the "2023 Sub-Saharan University Rankings" published by the UK, the University of Sierra Leone ranks fifth in West Africa.

Cost: The school may have different charging standards for domestic and international students. Specific fee information can be found on the school's official website or directly contact the school's admissions department. Generally speaking, the tuition fees of public universities are relatively low, aiming to provide more students with the opportunity to receive higher education.

Campus Environment

Fourah Bay College: Located on the scenic Orio Mountain in the capital Freetown, it overlooks the panoramic view of Freetown and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. The campus is quaint and quiet, and is an ideal place for learning and thinking.

School of Public Administration and Management: The main campus is located on Tower Hill in the center of Freetown, the capital. It is in the commercial center and has convenient transportation, which is conducive to students' business practice and exchange activities.

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences: The main campus is located in Koso, Freetown, allowing students to collaborate with local medical institutions to conduct clinical practice and research.