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 (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 14-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 Snapshot
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private
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for-profit
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very small sized
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extremely selective
University Identity
| Name | American International University West Africa |
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| Acronym | AIUWA |
| Founded | 2011 |
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| Colours | Blue and red |
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University Location
| Address | Kanifing Institutional Layout, KSMD; PO Box 3505 Banjul Banjul Gambia |
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357 0030 |
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357 0030 |
| Other locations | Freetown |
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