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 (uniRank 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 uniRank 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.
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private
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for-profit
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very small-sized
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extremely selective
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Acronym | AIUWA |
Founded | 2011 |
Colours | Blue and red |
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Address | Kanifing Institutional Layout, KSMD; PO Box 3505 Banjul Banjul Gambia |
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+220 357 0030 |
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Other locations | Freetown |
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The following American International University West Africa's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify American International University West Africa's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
International students |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) |
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has American International University West Africa a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
American International University West Africa's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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American International University West Africa has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).
American International University West Africa is a private higher education institution.
American International University West Africa is a for-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Trimesters type of academic calendar.
American International University West Africa does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of American International University West Africa's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
American International University West Africa offers housing options with individual units that include separate bathroom, kitchen and lounge facilities.
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This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
American International University West Africa offers financial assistance to eligible students based on merit.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
American International University West Africa offers study abroad opportunities with various universities in the United States and Europe.
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This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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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
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