Introduction to Stella Maris Polytechnic University:

Introduction

Stella Maris Polytechnic University is a private university located in Monrovia, Liberia. It has close ties with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Monrovia and offers undergraduate courses in a variety of fields.

Overview

Established: 1988.

Institutional nature: Private university.

Location: Capitol Hill, Monrovia.

Student size: About 2,300 students (2021 data).

School logo: The school motto is "Wisdom, Knowledge & Skills for Service".

Academic organization: It is a member of the Association of African Universities.

History

The school's history can be traced back to 1972, when the church received a land donation and planned to establish the Arthur Buckley Vocational College.

In February 1979, the Arthur Buckley Technical College opened its first class.

In 1985, Catholic leaders considered the creation of a Catholic college, which eventually led to the establishment of Don Bosco Polytechnic, which included the Arthur Buckley Technical College.

The institution was chartered by the Liberian Legislature on August 15, 1988.

Due to civil unrest in the country, Don Bosco Polytechnic did not begin operations until 1993, when the Mother Patern College of Health Sciences opened.

In November 1997, the school board decided to open a larger institution.

In 2005, Don Bosco Polytechnic was renamed Stella Maris Polytechnic University.

School Strength

Faculty: A team of experienced teachers provides high-quality teaching to students.

Teaching achievements: has trained many outstanding graduates and played an important role in the social and economic development of Liberia and the African region.

International Cooperation: has established cooperative relations with many international universities and institutions to carry out academic exchanges and research projects.

Accreditation: Recognized by the Liberian National Higher Education Commission as an approved institution of higher learning to award bachelor's degrees.

Educational philosophy

The school's educational philosophy is to provide quality education, cultivate students' wisdom, knowledge and skills, enable them to serve the society and contribute to the development of the country.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: The school has multiple majors in the fields of business, social sciences, medicine, health sciences, engineering, etc., among which business management, nursing and other majors are more prominent.

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

Department

There is currently no public information mentioning the school's specific department settings.

Ranking

There is no authoritative comprehensive ranking internationally, but it ranks 8th in Liberia.

Expenses

There is currently no public tuition and other cost information.

Campus environment

The campus is located on Capitol Hill in Monrovia, with convenient transportation. The campus has basically complete teaching facilities and living facilities to meet students' daily learning and living needs. The school has teaching facilities such as libraries, computer centers, laboratories, and living facilities such as canteens and dormitories. The campus environment is beautiful and tree-lined, providing students with a good learning and living environment.