University of Sierra Leone
Founded in 2005 as a restructured National university, the University of Sierra Leone has its roots in Fourah Bay College, which was established in February 1827. USL currently consists of three main constituent campuses: Fourah Bay College (FBC), the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM), and the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS). It stands as the leading public university in Freetown, Sierra Leone. For more information, visit their official site: https://www.usl.edu.sl/
Fourah Bay College (FBC)
Located in Mount Aureol, Freetown, Fourah Bay College is the oldest Western-style university in Sub-Saharan Africa, having been founded on February 18, 1827, by the Church Missionary Society. It earned Freetown the nickname “Athens of West Africa” due to its historical significance as an educational center in the region. FBC provides a diverse array of undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as Arts, Engineering, Sciences, Social Sciences, Law, and Applied Accounting. For official information, visit: http://fourahbaycollege.net/
Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM)
Established in 1980, IPAM serves as the University’s center for education in business, finance, public administration, and information technology. It originated from the Civil Service Training College and was developed following World Bank suggestions to enhance public-sector education. IPAM attracts students and professionals from both the government and private sectors, offering diplomas, undergraduate, and postgraduate degrees to improve administrative and managerial skills in Sierra Leone. More information can be found at: www.usl.ipam.edu.sl.
College of Medicine ans Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS)
Founded on April 12, 1988, COMAHS is Sierra Leone’s first medical school and became an integral part of the University of Sierra Leone in 2005. The institution trains various health professionals, including doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and lab scientists, playing a vital role in the nation’s medical education and healthcare systems. For additional details, visit: https://www.usl.edu.sl/academics/college-of-medicine-and-allied-health-sciences-comahs/ .