American International University (AIU) West Africa opened its Gambia Campus on January 31, 2011. The University is an institution of Higher education approved by The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Government of The Gambia on August 30, 2010.

Medical and health programs based on curriculum recommended by respective US professional councils for accreditation are offered through AIU Health Science Center at The Gambia consisting of 5 Colleges.

College of Medicine - Offers a (6) year program directly after high school leading to Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Degree.

College of Dentistry - Offers a (5) year program directly after high school leading to Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) Degree.

College of Pharmacy - Offers a (4) year program directly after high school leading to Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D.) Degree.

College of Nursing - Offers a (4) year program after high school leading to
Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) Degree.

RN to BSN (Hons) Degree for Anesthesia, Perioperative, Psychiatry, Pediatrics and Midwifery (2 year programs).

College of Health Professionals - Offers (2) year program after high school leading to
Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in Medical Laboratory Technician.

Cost effective and World-Class medical education is available to qualified and motivated students directly after High School.