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University of the Gambia

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University of the Gambia

The University of The Gambia (UTG) is a non-profit, co-educational public institution of higher education, emerging as The Gambia's first officially recognized tertiary institution, and fulfilling the longstanding desire to improve the educational landscape. Prior to this critical development, stude

nts often emigrated to Senegal or Europe for greater educational opportunities, both costly and rare, especially in the newly independent economy. Courses officially began in March 1999 following an Act of the National Assembly of The Gambia, which serves as the primary center for academic excellence in the country. The UTG initially began operating from the Management Development Institute (MDI) in Kotu-Kanifing, the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (formerly the Royal Victoria Teaching Hospital) in Banjul, and the Gambia College in Brikama, which served as affiliated sites for academic activities. However, in 2007, the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Technology (MoHERST) was established, with the stated aim of aiding The Gambia's socio-economic development through higher education. Their efforts successfully expanded opportunities, particularly in Farafenni and Faraba...

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