Introduction to The Gambia College:

Introduction and Overview

Established: 1978.

Nature of the institution: Public higher education institution.

Student size: More than 11,244 students.

Campus distribution: There are four campuses, located in Banjul, Brikama, Bwiam and Basse.

School structure: There are College of Agriculture, College of Education, College of Nursing and Midwifery, and School of Public Health.

History: Its predecessor can be traced back to the Yam Dam Teachers College established in 1952, which was renamed Yam Dam College in 1955. In 1978, according to the Act of Parliament, several early schools in The Gambia, including Yam Dam College, Gambia School of Nursing and Midwifery, Agricultural School and Public Health School, were merged to form The Gambia College. The new college opened in 1980, closed in March 1981 due to student unrest, and reopened in October 1982. After the passage of the Gambia College Act in 1989, the college expanded in the 1990s.

School Strength

Professional Settings: Courses in the fields of agriculture, education, nursing, public health, etc.

Faculty: There are about 240 faculty and staff.

Educational Philosophy

Vision: To train mid-level professionals for the education, agriculture and health service sectors to alleviate poverty and promote socio-economic development.

Mission: To provide mid-level talent training in the four colleges of education, agriculture, nursing and midwifery, and public health, conduct research and develop courses, introduce innovative ideas and methods, and support universal education policies.

Key disciplines: Agriculture, Education, Nursing and Midwifery, Public Health.

Faculty

College of Agriculture: Provides courses and training related to agriculture.

College of Education: Focuses on teaching and research in the field of education.

College of Nursing and Midwifery: Trains nursing and midwifery professionals.

School of Public Health: Conducts teaching and practice in public health.

Ranking: It is a well-known institution in Gambia, but there is no extensive international ranking.

Cost: No clear unified tuition fee standard has been found, but as a public college, the tuition fee is relatively affordable.

Campus Environment

Religious Facilities: The campus has a mosque and prayer places to meet the needs of Muslim students, faculty and visitors.

Accommodation Facilities: There are student dormitories to provide students with opportunities for socializing and communication.

Public Space: There is a "bantaba" (basement) on campus, which can be used as a venue for outdoor group work or academic public meetings.