Safety engineering programs can offer students the opportunity to study and work in different locations around the world. A safety engineering course of study investigates what the safety standards are and how to ensure that equipment operators and their machines meet those standards.

An extreme lack of resources coupled with a poor economic situation has made The Gambia a poor choice for those seeking a degree in higher education. Though the number of educated Gambians is on the rise, it is still far lower than the international average.