University admission in Gambia

Official entry requirements

As classified by the country with UNESCO (ISCED 2011), reference year 2014. Universities may set higher requirements.

School-leaving qualification (upper secondary)

• Senior secondary3 years, from age 16

  Minimum entry: Gambia basic education certificate (GABEC)

  Awards: West African senior secondary certificate (WASSC)

Bachelor's or equivalent (first degree)

• Bachelor's degree4 years, from age 19

  Minimum entry: WASSC

  Awards: Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Education, Arts, Science, Law

Short-cycle tertiary (diplomas)

• Diploma in Management2 years, from age 20

  Minimum entry: Ordinary diplomas in Law, Accounting, Agriculture, including livestock, Civil engineering and Construction, Nursing, Public health and Education, etc.

  Awards: Diploma in Management

• Higher diploma programmes3 years, from age 19

  Minimum entry: WASSC

  Awards: Higher diplomas in Law, Accounting, Agriculture, including livestock, Civil Engineering and Construction, Nursing, Public Health and Education, etc.