Founded in 1999, University of the Gambia is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Serekunda (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Banjul. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology of Gambia, University of the Gambia (UTG) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Gambian higher education institution. University of the Gambia (UTG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. UTG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

Established in 2011, 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). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology of Gambia, American International University West Africa (AIUWA) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 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 degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 9 years old Gambian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Gambian higher education organization a very 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, as well as administrative services.

Established in 2011, 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). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology of Gambia, American International University West Africa (AIUWA) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 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 degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 9 years old Gambian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Gambian higher education organization a very 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, as well as administrative services.

La universidad de Ghana se fundó en 1948 y fue la primera y la más larga del país. Tenía el propósito de ofrecer y promover la educación universitaria, el aprendizaje y la investigación. En un principio estaba afiliada a la universidad de Londres, que supervisaba sus programas académicos y concedía los títulos, hasta que más tarde acabó por convertirse en una universidad que otorgaba los títulos con su propia acreditación.