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UNIVERSITY OF MAKENI

University of Makeni is the first private,
Catholic, University located in Makeni City, Sierra Leone.

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Law Department Building
University of Makeni

The University Law Department is located at the
Sylvanus Koroma Campus - Yoni five (5) miles away from Makeni

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The Computer Science Department
University of Makeni

An aerial view of the Computer Science Department
University of Makeni - Sylvanus Koroma Campus - Yoni
five (5) miles away from the city of Makeni

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The best environment for
Innovation and Technology

UniMak Workflow Innovation Hub (UWIH) is a tech focus
venture capital hub working with startups in the pre-growth
start-up stages in Health,

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Community Services

The University's life is tied to that of the community, (something about addressing the needs of the community).

Research

As research is one of the primary goals upon which the university was established, UniMak is committed to the constant engaging in research by our faculty, staff and students.

Teaching/Instruction

The primary goal of the university is to ensure teacher effectiveness and a conducive learning environment for our students.

The History of the University of Makeni

OUR STAFF PROFILE

Most Rev. Dr. Bob John H. Koroma

Most Rev. Dr. Bob John H. Koroma

Bishop of the Diocese of Makeni & Chancellor

Rev. Fr. Prof. J. A. Turay

Vice Chancellor

Rev. Fr. Dr. G. P. E. Gbamanja

Director of Academic Affairs

Rev. Fr. B. H. Sesay

Director of Finance and Administration

Foday Augustine Bangura

Registrar

Veronica R. Kamara

Director of Human Resource

Latest Posts

Apostolic Nuncio Praises University of Makeni’s Growth During Official Visit

February 2, 2026

Slightly warmer Apostolic Nuncio Commends University of Makeni Growth During Official Visit​On Thursday,…

Bishop Koroma Calls for Unity and Renewal at Close of Three-Nation Catholic Conference

February 1, 2026

Bishop Bob John Hassan Koroma of the Makeni Diocese has called on the…

SUCCEED Sierra Leone Intervention Hailed as “Game Changer” During Visit to Psychiatric Hospital

January 28, 2026

​On December 30, 2025, SUCCEED Sierra Leone Program Manager Veronica Kamara and Principal…

Pope Leo blesses Fr.Benjamin Sesay on his 15th Priestly Anniversary

January 22, 2026

With a heart full of gratitude and humility, Fr.Benjamin Sesay thank God as…

Events

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Apr

2021

University of Makeni officially launched SUCCEED Sierra Leone project

Today 8th April 2021 the University of Makeni officially launched SUCCEED Sierra Leone project at the same time meet the local Advisory Group of SUCCEED in country team SUCCEED means Support, Comprehensive Care and Empowerment…

  • 10:00 - 16:30
  • University of Makeni, Makeni City

05

May

2021

UniMak Successfully interviewed 17 cohort Doctorial Candidates

We had a successful interview with over 17 first cohort of Doctoral candidates with the doctoral coordinator and the interview panel. Thanks to panel of dedicated doctoral coordinating team. Dr Jess will put out the…

  • 16:30 - 18:00
  • University of Makeni, Makeni City

05

May

2021

UNIMAK launched the first Doctoral Program in Sustainable development and Education

UNIMAK launched the first Doctoral Program in Sustainable development and Education. There are 15 Doctoral   candidates. 11 for Sustainable development and 4 for Education.

  • 16:30 - 18:00
  • University of Makeni, Makeni City
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