MONROVIA – African Methodist Episcopal University, Cuttington University, Adventist University of West Africa, University of Liberia given 1 year ultimatum or risk closure.
This mandate followed a nationwide assessment of Higher Learning Institutions.
Institutions in Category A are accredited chartered institutions with challenges.
Institutions in both Categories A and B are allowed to operate and will be duly informed of their respective challenges that need improvement, as well as the timeline required to address these challenges.
The NCHE will re-assess these institutions to ensure a satisfactory response to the various concerns raised.
Unsatisfactory responses from the above institutions will lead to their closure and/or suspension of licensures.
The methodology used for the exercise included: a) interview and discussion with management staff of the institution, b) inspection of physical facilities, c) review and verification of related documents, including staff credentials. These methods provided opportunities for the responsible persons at the universities and colleges to provide information on the operations, successes.
Below is the breakdown of CATEGORY “A” institutions:
No. Name & Location
1. University of Liberia, Capitol Hill, Monrovia
2. Cuttington University (CU), Suakoko, Bong County
3. William V.S. Tubman University, Harper, Maryland County
4. African Methodist Episcopal Zion University, Po River, Bomi County
5. African Methodist Episcopal University, Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia
6. African Bible College University, Yekepa, Nimba County
7. Stella Maris Polytechnic University, Capitol Hill/ UN Drive, Monrovia
8. Liberia Baptist Theological Seminary, RIA Highway, Montserrado County
9. Nimba University, Sanniquille, Nimba County
10. Lofa University, Voinjama, Lofa County
11. Grand Bassa University, Buchanan, Grand Bassa County
12. Grand Gedeh University College, Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County
13. Margibi University, Harbel, Margibi County
14. Bong County Technical College, Gbarnga, Bong County
15. Lutheran University of Liberia, Gbarnga, Bong County
16. Liberia Maritime Training Institute, Marshall, Margibi County
17. LICOCESS College of Education, GSA Road, Paynesville
18. Liberia International Christian College, Ganta, Nimba County
19. Sumo Moye Technical College, Brooklyn Community, Lofa Road, Gbarnga, Bong County
20. Notre Dame University College, 15th Street Sinkor, Monrovia
21. Bomi Community College, Tubmanburg, Bomi County
22. Carver Mission Christian University, King Gray, Paynesville
23. Baptist College of Missionary Physicians, Gbarnga, Bong County
24. Adventist University of West Africa, Schefflin, Margibi County
25. Apex University of Liberia formerly Thomas Fallah University, 72nd Community, Paynesville
26. Liberia Assemblies of God University, Brewerville, Montserrado County
27. Starz University, Airfield Sinkor, Monrovia
28. Trinity University (Undergraduate), Harbel, Margibi County
29. Salvation Army Polytechnic, 1st Street, Sinkor, Monrovia
30. PYJ Polytechnic University College, Ganta, Nimba County
31. Smythe University College, 16 Street Sinkor, Monrovia
32. J.W. Harris University, Banjor, Virginia, Montserrado County
Note schools in this category have been given 1 year to meet the required standards or risk closure.
