The University of The Gambia

What The University of The Gambia does

The University of The Gambia (UTG) is a public higher-education institution founded in 1999 and headquartered on MDI Road in Kanifing, The Gambia. It is owned and operated by the Government of The Gambia under the Tertiary and Higher Education Act 2016, and operates five campuses across Banjul, Kanifing, Brikama, Faraba, and Farafenni, with a sixth Faraba Banta campus opening in 2026. The university delivers undergraduate, postgraduate (MSc, MA, LLM), and doctoral programmes across nine academic units — the Schools of Agriculture and Environment Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business and Public Administration, Education, Engineering and Architecture, Information Technology & Communications, Journalism and Digital Media, Medicine & Allied Health Sciences, and the Faculty of Law — together with four Centres of Excellence (Centre for Transitional Justice and Sustainable Peace, Centre for Sustainable Development and Policy Studies, Centre for Food Science & Nutrition, and CIFAL Banjul in partnership with UNITAR) and a UNICEF-backed Child Rights Centre. Approximately 7,000-8,000 students are served annually, including international participants.

Revenue mechanics are typical of a public university: tuition and academic fees form the primary recurring revenue stream, supplemented by one-time application fees (D1,100 for undergraduate applicants, D750 for Master's/Diploma, D1,000 for PhD) collected via a bank-mediated payment network across Trust Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, and Ecobank branches. A third revenue stream consists of research and capacity-building grants from international organizations such as UNDP (Post-TRRC Project) and UNICEF. Distribution channels include a multi-campus physical footprint, an online application portal (www.utg.gm) with PIN-code verification, distance learning and access programmes, and Erasmus+ KA171 exchange partnerships with the University of Jaen and University of La Laguna in Spain. Marketing relies on the institutional website, direct admissions outreach, SMS and email applicant communications, and partner-organization channels.

The core technology stack is modest: a student portal (utg.gm) with an automated grade-integrity system that notifies designated staff on grade alterations and produces audit trails (strengthened after a January 2023 grade-tampering investigation), an online application platform, and digital student management systems. UTG has no disclosed public APIs, no external developer integrations, and no AI/ML capabilities identified in the source data. Documented research output includes an international patent granted by the German Patent and Trade Mark Office for a toxoplasmosis molecular detection system, and over 80 peer-reviewed publications attributed to a single senior microbiology lecturer.

Name

The University of The Gambia

Legal name

University Of The Gambia

Website

https://utg.edu.gm

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The University of The Gambia is a public university founded in 1999 and operated by the Government of The Gambia, delivering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across nine schools and five campuses, serving approximately 7,000-8,000 students annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programmes
• Postgraduate research
• Academic degrees
• Distance learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Kanifing

HQ country

Gambia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral program tuition fees. Application fees collected through bank payment system.
2. Application Fees: Undergraduate application fee: D500 + D600 Result Verification = D1,100; Postgraduate (Master's/Diploma): D750; PhD: D1,000
3. Research and Grants: Research funding from partnerships with international organizations such as UNDP for specific projects like Post-TRRC

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The University of The Gambia is a public university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programmes across nine Schools/Faculties, enrolling roughly 7,000–8,000 students across five campuses. It supplements teaching with specialised Centres of Excellence (maternal/newborn/child health, agriculture) and a Child Rights Centre, and supports learning via a student application portal and distance learning delivery.

Product overview

The University of The Gambia offers a comprehensive portfolio of higher education products and services across nine academic schools and one faculty: the Schools of Agriculture and Environment Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business and Public Administration, Education, Engineering and Architecture, Information Technology & Communications, Journalism and Digital Media, Medicine & Allied Health Sciences, and the Faculty of Law. The university provides undergraduate programmes (including a new BSc in Land Management and Governance), postgraduate degree programmes (MSc, MA, LLM, and PhD across disciplines including Accounting, Computer Science, Public Health, Law, and Statistics), and postgraduate diploma programmes in nursing and health research. Supplementary educational offerings include Distance Learning and Access Programmes. The institution also operates specialized research and training centres including CIFAL Banjul (in partnership with UNITAR) for leadership training, and the Child Rights Centre (in partnership with UNICEF). The academic portfolio is delivered across multiple campuses in Banjul, Kanifing, Brikama, Faraba, and Farafenni, serving approximately 7,000-8,000 students annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programmes Multi-year bachelor's-level degrees delivered across UTG's nine Schools/Faculties, targeting Gambian and regional students who have completed secondary education and seek accredited higher-education qualifications.
• Postgraduate Degree Programmes Master's-level postgraduate degrees offered across UTG's faculties for graduates seeking advanced academic and professional qualifications.
• Doctoral (PhD) Programmes Research-based doctoral programmes offered at UTG for advanced scholars and researchers.
• Distance Learning Programmes Remote-delivery academic programmes enabling learners outside the main campus locations to access UTG courses.
• Centre of Excellence for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Specialised research and training centre focused on maternal, newborn and child health, supporting academic research, policy engagement, and capacity building.
• Centre of Excellence for Agriculture Specialised centre supporting agricultural research, training, and development activities aligned to The Gambia's agricultural sector needs.
• Child Rights Centre Research and advocacy centre dedicated to child rights issues, supporting academic work and policy engagement on children's welfare.
• CIFAL Banjul International training and cooperation centre affiliated with UTG that delivers capacity-building programmes for government officials and practitioners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 7,000 students educated annually including international students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered secondary, core and minor.

• University of La LagunasecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Erasmus+ KA171 Exchange Programme partner institution in Spain. Provides opportunity for UTG students to pursue coursework or research at University of La Laguna for second semester 2026/2027 academic year.
• United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2023Partnership to establish CIFAL Banjul (International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders) at UTG Kanifing Campus. CIFAL provides training opportunities and knowledge-sharing events to support sustainable development and SDGs 2030. Topics include environment, climate change, trade, circular economy, public health, smart agriculture, and youth empowerment.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to establish Child Rights Centre at UTG, the first in The Gambia and second in Africa. Centre serves as national hub for child rights research, training, advocacy, and policy dialogue. Generates evidence-based research across law, social sciences, economics, and data science while strengthening capacity of professionals working with children.
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Post-TRRC Project supporting implementation and monitoring of Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission recommendations. Includes nationwide Perception Study requiring field enumerators and supervisors.
• University of JaensecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ KA171 Exchange Programme partner institution in Spain for student mobility during 2026/2027 academic year.
• Ahmadu Bello University, ZariaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration with Professor Emmanuel O. Balogun contributing to international patent for toxoplasmosis diagnosis system.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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