University Overview
Established in 2011, the American International University West Africa is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Banjul (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Freetown. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology of Gambia, American International University West Africa (AIUWA) is a very small-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Gambian higher education institution. American International University West Africa (AIUWA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 13-year-old Gambian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Gambian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AIUWA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Location
Tel:+220 357 0030
Fax: +220 357 0030
Other locations:Freetown
Study Areas and Degree Levels
Recognition and Accreditation
Introduction
There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.
Institutional Recognition or Accreditation
American International University West Africa is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology of Gambia
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2011
Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations
Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important American International University West Africa's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.
- National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority of Gambia
- Pharmacy Council of the Gambia
Memberships and Affiliations
Introduction
University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.
Affiliations and Memberships
Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important American International University West Africa's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.
- Association of African Universities
- European Medical Association
- National Board of Medical Examiners




