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About
The University of Liberia
History
of the University
The
University of Liberia was established in 1862 as Liberia College
and became a University in 1951. UL as the oldest degree-granting
institution in West Africa - has trained leaders of state,
church, industry, and commerce for Liberia and other African
countries. During Africa's colonial period, the university
provided higher education for many Africans for whom such
education was unavailable in the colonies, and continued during
postcolonial times.
Liberia
College was incorporated by an Act of the Legislature of Liberia
in
December, 1851. The cornerstone for the first building, financed
by the
Trustees of Donations for Education in Liberia, was laid on
January 25,
1858. Consequently, in 1951, the Legislature of the Republic
chartered the
University of Liberia. The Charter granted the University
of Liberia by the
Legislature merged its constituent elements: Liberia college
(by then, the
Liberal & Fine Arts College) and the William V.S. Tub
man Teachers College.
Academic
year
Classes
from March to December
University
level studies:
University
level first stage: Bachelor's Degree:
The first stage lasts for four years and leads to the award
of the Bachelor's Degree. The curricular structure generally
provides for the first two years to include basic and general
courses, such as English, introductory Physical and Social
Sciences, Physical Education and general Mathematics. This
is followed by courses in the student's area of specialization.
The degree of Bachelor of Laws is awarded after three years
of specialization.
University
level second stage: Master's Degree:
A second stage leads to the Master of Science Degree, awarded
by the University of Liberia after two years' graduate study.
In Medicine, the Doctorate is conferred after seven years
of study.
Grading
System
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A
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4.0
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90
- 100%
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Excellent
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B
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3.0
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80
- 80%
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Good
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C
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2.0
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70
- 79%
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Fair
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D
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1.0
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60
- 69%
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Poor
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F
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0.0
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0-59%
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Failure
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Language
of instruction: English.
Institutes
- Institute
for Population Studies
- Institue
for Research
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Kofi A. Annan Center for Conflict Transformation
- Center
for Millennium Development Goals
General
Information
University
of Liberia
P.O. Box 9020
Monrovia
Liberia, west Africa
- Tel:
231-6-422-304 (President)
- Tel:
231-6-510-603 (Academic Affairs)
- Tel:
231-6-842-718 (International Programs)
FAQ
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Frequently Asked Questions about LU
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