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 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. This 11 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.