Introduction to American International University West Africa:

Basic Overview

Established in 2011.

Nature of institution: For-profit private higher education institution.

Location: Located in Banjul, Gambia, the urban environment is a medium-sized city with a population between 250,000 and 499,999.

History: The Gambia campus was established in Serekunda in January 2011. Construction of a new campus in the Kanifing Institutional Area began in April 2013 and was completed at the end of 2016. The new campus covers an area of ​​120,000 square feet and is equipped with advanced classrooms, laboratories, libraries, conference rooms and other student facilities.

School Strength

College Settings: It has 6 colleges, namely the School of Medicine, the School of Dentistry, the School of Pharmacy, the School of Nursing, the School of Health Professions and the School of Management and Information Technology.

Courses and Degrees: Offers courses in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, health professions, management, information technology and other fields, and can award degrees such as Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Science.

Faculty: Many of the school's lecturers are professors, PhD and master's degree holders.

International Recognition: It is a full member of the African University Association and the European Medical Association. Its medical school curriculum meets the standards developed in cooperation with the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME) and the Foundation for the Promotion of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER), and is listed in the World Medical School Directory.

Educational Philosophy: Committed to empowering future leaders with knowledge, skills and abilities to define their own individual and collective future, advocating academic freedom, diverse thinking, free expression and exploration, equal opportunities, individual rights, and personal and professional ethics.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines

Key Disciplines: Health science-related disciplines such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and nursing are its key subject areas. The courses are based on the curriculum recommended by the American Professional Committee. Students can take the American Professional Committee exam and obtain American certification.

Laboratory: It has various professional laboratories such as chemical laboratories, providing students with practice and scientific research venues.

Ranking: There is no comprehensive ranking that is widely recognized internationally, but among private universities in Africa, it has a certain reputation and influence due to its educational achievements in the field of health sciences.

Cost: The school's tuition is relatively affordable, and the School of Management and Information Technology also provides a special scholarship program of up to 100% tuition for West African students.

Campus environment

Teaching facilities: The classrooms in the new campus are advanced and can meet the needs of modern teaching. They are equipped with complete multimedia teaching equipment, etc. The laboratory instruments are fully equipped, providing good conditions for students' experimental courses and scientific research activities.

Living facilities: The school has a library with a rich collection of books, journals, electronic resources, etc. to meet the learning and research needs of students. In addition, living facilities such as accommodation facilities and canteens are also provided to provide students with convenient living conditions.