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American International University West Africa

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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 Identity

Name:American International University West Africa
Acronym:AIUWA
Founded:2011
Colours:Blue and red
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University Location

Address:Kanifing Institutional Layout, KSMD; PO Box 3505 Banjul Banjul Gambia
Tel:+220 357 0030
Fax: +220 357 0030
Other locations:Freetown

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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American International University West Africa's Recognition or Accreditation 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


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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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