Public higher education for southeastern Liberia
Transformative learning, regional service, and institutional ambition.
William V. S. Tubman University provides quality educational experiences that transform lives for worthy service. The university serves an underserved but strategic region of Liberia through six colleges, public leadership, and growing research and partnership activity.

Why Tubman University
A serious public university with clear regional purpose.
Six colleges
TU brings together health sciences, engineering, agriculture, business, arts and sciences, and education in one public institution serving southeastern Liberia.
Regional reach
The university draws students primarily from Maryland, Grand Kru, and River Gee while extending its footprint across Liberia.
Quality and ethics
Academic quality assurance, entrance standards, and IRB oversight support stronger teaching, assessment, and responsible research.
Student outcomes
In 2025, TU graduated 265 students across the six colleges and recorded a 100% pass rate for 31 nursing graduates on the national board examination.
Mission, impact, and excellence
A public university with measurable regional impact.
Established in 1978 as William V. S. Tubman College of Technology and chartered as a university on 14 September 2009, TU continues to widen access to quality higher education in southeastern Liberia.
The university’s mission is to provide quality educational experiences that transform the lives of individuals for worthy service. That mission is carried through teaching, research, student support, and public engagement.
2,817
Semester II enrolment in AY 2025-2026
6
Academic colleges
265
Graduates in 2025
100%
Pass rate for 31 nursing graduates on the national board exam
Academic structure
Academic leadership, colleges, research, and public academic resources.
Academic Affairs
The academic division guides curriculum, faculty development, standards, and academic integrity across the university.
Colleges and schools
Six colleges anchor TU’s teaching mission across agriculture, arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, and health sciences.
Quality Assurance and IRB
Assessment, testing, evaluation, and research ethics oversight help maintain confidence in academic and scholarly work.
Research and innovation
Research, innovation, discovery, and partnerships connect the university to national development and applied problem-solving.

Regional mission and student experience
Grounded in community, public service, and practical learning.
TU serves a region with strong development potential in education, health, agriculture, engineering, entrepreneurship, and public leadership. Its location outside Monrovia is not a limitation; it is part of the university’s purpose.
Student support
Enrollment management, financial aid, housing, counseling, and career services support student persistence and growth.
Partnership potential
Research, training, and community-facing partnerships can produce visible academic and social impact in southeastern Liberia.
Admissions and next steps
A clear path from inquiry to enrolment.
Step 1
Apply and prepare documents
Prospective students begin with admission requirements, application guidance, and the institutional entry process.
Step 2
Plan for tuition and support
Students and families review tuition, fees, and available financial support before registration.
Step 3
Register and stay on track
The Registrar’s Office supports course registration, academic records, graduation services, and policy guidance.
NEWS AND EVENTS
Latest News and Public Updates
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2025 Commencement Confers 265 Degrees Across Six Colleges
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Tubman University conferred 265 degrees in 2025 across its six colleges, marking another major year of institutional…
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Nursing Graduates Record 100 Percent Pass Rate on National Board Examination
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Tubman University’s 2025 nursing graduates recorded a 100 percent pass rate on the National Board of Nursing…
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Tubman University President Announces Readiness for 2025/2026 Academic Year
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Tubman University is positioning itself for the 2025/2026 academic year with renewed emphasis on academic delivery, institutional…
