African Methodist Episcopal University

What African Methodist Episcopal University does

African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) is a private, faith-based, non-profit university located at 34 Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia, Liberia, established in 1995 under the auspices of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The university delivers higher-education services to 6,000+ currently enrolled students and serves a global alumni base of 12,000+, supported by 180+ faculty across five undergraduate colleges (York College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Manning College of Business and Public Administration; College of Education; College of Science and Allied Health; Bryant College of Theological Seminary), a Graduate School offering 12 Master's programs, and a Professional Development division running short-term certificate courses. The institution is accredited by the National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE) of Liberia and recognized by the Ministry of Education.

AMEU's core technology infrastructure includes an e-learning portal for online course materials and virtual classes, a Richardson Adams Learning Resource Center housing the Test Center Lab, and a state-of-the-art Computer Science Laboratory (inaugurated 2026) equipped with 60 high-performance workstations, a cybersecurity training room, and a software innovation hub serving over 500 students. The university operates a Research Office coordinating 12+ research centers, 80+ active projects, and 200+ publications, alongside five peer-reviewed journals covering arts/humanities, science/technology, business/economics, health/medical sciences, and education.

AMEU's revenue model is tuition-driven, combining recurring undergraduate and graduate tuition (MBA total package $5,000; Divinity $6,000 at $80 per credit hour), one-time professional development certificate fees ($180-$400 per program), and ancillary student service fees (entrance exams $20 undergraduate/$50 graduate; registration, ID, internet, and graduation fees). Distribution is entirely direct through the Monrovia campus with on-campus, evening/weekend, and e-learning channels; partnerships (notably the 2024 MOU with the University of Ghana and a health practicum partnership with JFK Medical Center) extend reach and credibility without generating third-party revenue. The university is governed by an 8-member Board of Trustees chaired by Bishop Paul J.M. Kawimbe, with President Alvin E. Attah, Sr. leading executive operations.

Name

African Methodist Episcopal University

Legal name

African Methodist Episcopal University

Website

https://ame.edu.lr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

African Methodist Episcopal University is a private, faith-based non-profit university in Monrovia, Liberia, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional certificate programs to 6,000+ students through five colleges, a graduate school, and e-learning channels, accredited by NCHE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Professional development
• Theological seminary

Headquarters

HQ city

Monrovia

HQ country

Liberia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition and Fees: Tuition payments from undergraduate students through semesterly registration fees, course fees, and associated charges
2. Graduate School Tuition: Graduate programs including MBA ($5,000 total package) and Master's in Divinity ($6,000 total package) with per-credit-hour charges at $80/credit
3. Professional Development Programs: Certificate programs ranging from $180 to $400 for working professionals seeking skills enhancement in evenings and weekends
4. Student Services and Fees: Entrance exam fees ($20 undergraduate, $50 graduate), ID card fees, internet fees, registration fees, graduation fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AMEU is a private Christian university providing undergraduate degrees across five colleges, master's-level graduate programs, and short-term professional development certificates. Educational delivery is supported through on-campus classroom instruction at its Monrovia campus, an E-Learning Portal for online learning, a Computer Science Laboratory, and library and research resources. The institution serves 6,000+ enrolled students through 180+ faculty and is accredited by Liberia's National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE).

Product overview

African Methodist Episcopal University is a private Christian university offering a comprehensive educational platform across five undergraduate colleges (York College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Manning College of Business and Public Administration, College of Education, College of Science and Allied Health, and Bryant College of Theological Seminary), a Graduate School with 12 Master's programs, Professional Development certificate programs, an E-Learning Portal for online learning, Library Services, and Research Journals for academic publishing. The institution serves 6,000+ students with 180+ faculty members and operates from its campus in Monrovia, Liberia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AMEU Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences: Peer-reviewed journal publishing original research in humanities, social sciences, literature, history, and policy studies across Africa.
• AMEU Journal of Science, Technology and Engineering
• AMEU Journal of Business and Economics
• AMEU Journal of Health and Medical Sciences
• AMEU Journal of Education and Teacher Development

Products and services

• York College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Undergraduate college offering programs in Biology, English, History, Mathematics, and Sociology for students seeking liberal arts and sciences degrees.
• Manning College of Business and Public Administration Undergraduate college preparing students for ethical leadership in local and global business environments with programs in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, and Marketing.
• College of Education Undergraduate college training the next generation of educators and educational leaders with departments in Curriculum, Early Childhood, Educational Leadership, and Special Education.
• College of Science and Allied Health Undergraduate college offering programs in Biology, Chemistry, Public Health, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, and Agriculture focused on improving health outcomes.
• Bryant College of Theological Seminary Undergraduate college equipping students with skills for Christian Education, Guidance and Counselling, and Pastoral Care Counselling.
• Graduate School Graduate school offering 12 Master's degree programs including Accounting, Administrative Social Work, Auditing, Divinity, Finance, International Development, and Natural Resource Management.
• Professional Development Programs Short-term certificate programs for working professionals including Early Childhood Care ($180), Financial Literacy ($200), Public Health Practice ($280), Leadership and Governance ($300), Digital Marketing ($250), Project Management ($350), and IT & Networking ($400), offered on evenings and weekends.
• E-Learning Portal Online learning platform providing learning resources, course materials, and virtual classes for students seeking digital and hybrid learning options.
• Library Services Academic resource services providing access to academic resources, journals, and databases for students and faculty.
• AMEU Research Journals Peer-reviewed academic publishing including Journal of Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences, Journal of Science/Technology/Engineering, Journal of Business/Economics, Journal of Health/Medical Sciences, and Journal of Education/Teacher Development.
• Computer Science Laboratory State-of-the-art computer facility with 60 high-performance workstations, high-speed internet, modern software development tools, a cybersecurity training room, and a software innovation hub, serving over 500 students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 12,000 alumni graduates serving in government, business, healthcare, education, and international organizations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of GhanacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024AMEU signed a Memorandum of Understanding with University of Ghana, Legon, enabling student and faculty exchange programs, joint research initiatives, and collaborative curriculum development. The MOU was signed during a ceremony at AMEU's Monrovia campus attended by both institutions' leadership.
• JFK Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth Sciences students complete field practicum at JFK Medical Center and community health clinics across Monrovia, gaining practical training and exposure to real-world healthcare delivery challenges.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cuttington University: Private, faith-based university in Suacoco, Liberia, offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Closest direct competitor to AMEU in the private Christian higher-education market in Liberia, competing for similar students and faculty.
• Central University Ghana: Private Christian university in Accra, Ghana, operated by the International Central Gospel Church, with undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable private-faith-based model and West African footprint.
• Adventist University of West Africa: Private Seventh-day Adventist university in Margibi County, Liberia, with multiple colleges and a theological seminary. Direct peer as another faith-based, multi-college Liberian university competing for similar student segments.
• Regent University College of Science and Technology: Private Christian university in Accra, Ghana, with programs in business, technology, and theology. Comparable private Christian model and program mix to AMEU, particularly the Business and Theology colleges.
• Methodist University College Ghana: Private Methodist-affiliated university in Accra, Ghana, offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Direct peer in the Methodist/faith-based higher-education segment across West Africa.
• Ashesi University: Private, non-profit liberal arts and sciences university in Berekuso, Ghana, focused on undergraduate education with a strong ethics and leadership curriculum. Highly comparable mission, private-foundation governance, and pan-African positioning to AMEU.
• Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA): Public charter management and public administration university in Greenhill, Ghana, with a strong graduate and executive-education portfolio. Comparable to AMEU's graduate and professional development positioning in West Africa.
• United Methodist University: Private Methodist-affiliated university in Monrovia, Liberia, offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Direct peer given shared Methodist heritage, Monrovia location, and similar degree-portfolio model.

Broad incumbents

• University of Liberia: Public national university and the largest higher-education institution in Liberia, operating multiple colleges in Monrovia. Broad incumbent competitor with substantially larger scale and government subsidy that anchors the domestic higher-education market.
• William V.S. Tubman University: Public university in Harper, Maryland County, Liberia, with multiple colleges and graduate programs. Broader incumbent peer in the public higher-education segment competing for students across Liberia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ameuniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/AME-University-100057253427594
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/african-methodist-episcopal-university

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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