Introduction to the University of the Gambia:

Introduction and Overview

Established: 1999.

Nature of the institution: Public higher education institution.

Location: Located in Serekunda, Gambia.

Student size: Small, with a student population of between 2,000 and 2,999.

History: In 1998, a campus was established in Kotu-Kanifen. In March 1999, the University of the Gambia began offering courses in accordance with a law passed by the National Assembly of the Gambia. In 1999, the school enrolled 300 students, in 2002, the number of faculty and staff was 44, and in 2006, the number of students enrolled was close to 2,000.

School Strength

College Settings: There are Colleges of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business and Public Administration, Education, Law, Journalism and Digital Media, etc.

Degree courses: undergraduate and graduate degree courses are offered, covering a variety of fields such as education, literature, law, medicine, and science.

Faculty: There is a group of professional teachers, including Professor Herbert Robinson, Dr. Momodou Lamin Tarro, etc.

Educational philosophy: Committed to the dissemination of knowledge, the pursuit of academic excellence, providing students with high-quality educational resources, adopting modern and effective teaching methods, cultivating professionals in various fields, and promoting the country's educational development and human capital improvement.

Key disciplines: Medicine and allied health sciences, law, public health and other disciplines are its key areas. For example, the medical major trains professionals who can provide medical services to local and surrounding areas, and the public health major cooperates with American universities to open a master's program to play a role in solving local health problems.

Faculty

Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences: Conducts teaching and research in agricultural technology, environmental protection and other aspects.

Faculty of Arts and Sciences: Covers multidisciplinary fields such as humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Faculty of Business and Public Administration: Cultivates professionals in the fields of business and public administration.

Ranking

World ranking: Ranked 10329 in UniRank's world university rankings.

National ranking: Ranked first in Gambia.

Cost: Tuition fees range from 38,000 Dalasi to 60,000 Dalasi, depending on the major.

Campus environment

Teaching facilities: It has good classrooms, laboratories and other teaching facilities, providing students with good learning conditions.

Library: It has a rich collection of books, journals and other materials to meet students' learning and research needs.

Living facilities: The campus is equipped with basic living facilities to facilitate students' daily life.