Academics

About the University of The Gambia

University of The Gambia (UTG) was founded in 1999 as the only institution of higher education in the country. UTG follows UK standards in its educational programs including the use of externally adjudicated exams. In subjects requiring certification, students pass the same qualifying exams as UK students.

The University offers a full range of subjects including Agricultural Sciences, Bio-medical Sciences, Economics and Management, Education, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Sciences (Chemistry, Physics and Math), Social Sciences (Development studies, Gender studies, Sociology, Social Work, Political Science, Psychology) and the Humanities (Languages, Literature).

Recently, UTG has been merging with technical training, teachers' training and social work institutes to create four year degrees in related subjects. In conjunction with The Gambia Technology Training Institute, UTG is combining GTTI offerings of 2 year degrees in a variety of technology related fields including Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Civil Engineering (newly added) with the UTG’s currently available theory courses. GTTI currently has labs and facilities for applied teaching and construction of projects in all these fields and the merger allows for applied and theoretical work by students.

Quick Facts about The University

Currently The University enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students
Students sit for exams as in the educational system in the United Kingdom
In Brikama: middle of coastal region; inland
7 academic units including Science and Technology
School of Medicine and Allied Health
Moving to merge with other institutions of higher education for a total of 6,000 students
Most on faculty received their degrees in U.S. colleges and universities
Library holdings, computer labs and other academic materials are meager compared to a US institution of any caliber.

Choices of Study

If you dream of joining the Peace Corps someday, then consider BCA Brikama as your first step in the journey! In this program, you will experience life in a developing country and enjoy the warmth of The Gambian climate and culture.

The program puts you at the center of the issues that affect peoples daily lives -- health care, energy, education-- all essential to a better quality of life for the Gambians you will enjoy getting to know during your time abroad.

Engineering Track

Engineering Design & Community Project

Collaborate with communities and UTG Gambian students to create or repair solar power systems for village public health clinics.

Many village health clinics have solar systems that were donated by well-meaning international groups but lack the proper equipment or maintenance systems to keep them up and running. You will work with local Gambian students and community members to review the systems, determine the causes of malfunctions and then design locally relevant systems of maintenance (or suggest new methods) to improve these inadequate systems.

Social Sciences Track

Development and African Studies Programs

Delve deeper into Gambian society by participating in field placements.

Put into practice what you learn in the classroom with hands-on experience in The Gambia. In this program, you will gain an understanding of how other cultures approach and attempt to resolve social problems. Choose two courses in your discipline from the University of The Gambia curriculum, pick one of two required courses that focuses on Gambian society and culture and work with local populations at a field placement site.

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