Texila American University Guyana

Texila American University (TAU) is a private higher education institution established in 2010 in Guyana Located in Providence, East Bank Demerara.It operates campuses in Guyana and Zambia and offers programs in medicine, health sciences, and other academic disciplines. The university is part of the Texila American University Consortium, which manages educational initiatives in multiple countries.

TAU's programs are primarily oriented toward international students and are structured around English-language instruction. The university has developed academic partnerships with institutions in India and other regions; however, details of these affiliations vary and are subject to local regulatory approvals.

Texila American University was founded in 2010 in Guyana with the objective of providing medical and health sciences education to international students. The institution began with its College of Medicine and subsequently expanded its program offerings.^[1] In 2017, the institution relocated to its campus in Providence, East Bank Demerara.

In subsequent years, the university launched additional operations under the umbrella of the Texila American University Consortium. In 2016, a campus was established in Lusaka, Zambia, offering programs in medicine and allied health sciences.

The Consortium has also developed educational collaborations in other countries, including India, though most of these are distance learning or partnership-based models rather than fully operational campuses.

Texila American University (TAU) in Guyana is registered with the National Accreditation Council of Guyana.^[2] Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), which allows eligible graduates to apply for certain licensing exams in some countries, subject to local regulatory requirements.^[3]

The Zambia campus is regulated by the Higher Education Authority of Zambia. Each campus operates under the jurisdiction of its respective national education authority.

TAU has stated that its programs are recognized by various medical councils; however, independent confirmation of recognition by bodies such as the Medical Council of India (now the National Medical Commission) or the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) should be verified through official listings.

Its Doctor of Medicine program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM) for the period 2023–2029.^[4]

Texila American University also holds Institutional Accreditation from the British Accreditation Council (BAC) for the period 2024–2028.^[5]

The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs approved by the National Accreditation Council of Guyana.^[6]

• Doctor of Medicine
• Doctor of Business Administration
• Doctor in Public Health Administration
• Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Public Health
• Bachelor of Public Health
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Texila American University structures its academic curricula in accordance with program approvals granted by the National Accreditation Council of Guyana (NACG). Curriculum frameworks vary by discipline and level of study, combining foundational theory, applied learning, and assessment-based progression.

The Doctor of Medicine program follows a phased structure, beginning with basic medical sciences such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, and pharmacology. This is followed by clinical sciences that focus on diagnosis, patient care, and clinical reasoning. Clinical training is conducted through approved teaching hospitals and affiliated healthcare institutions, subject to regulatory requirements.

Programs in public health and nursing emphasize population health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, research methodology, and healthcare management. Business and management programs, including the Master of Business Administration and Doctor of Business Administration, focus on organizational management, leadership, finance, strategy, and research methods.

Teaching methods include lectures, laboratory sessions, simulations, case-based learning, and research activities. Student assessment may include written examinations, practical evaluations, coursework, presentations, and research submissions, depending on the program.

The main campus is located in Providence, East Bank Demerara, Guyana.^[7]

Texila American University (TAU) offers various financial aid options to help students manage the cost of their education. According to a 2025 press release from PR Newswire, eligible students may access private student loans through providers such as Sallie Mae, a major U.S.-based lender. These loans are available to qualified students to assist with tuition fees and other expenses associated with studying in Guyana.

In addition, Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) loans are available to eligible students from Ontario, Canada. OSAP is a government-funded program that helps students finance their education through grants and loans, subject to eligibility criteria. This financial aid option is specifically available for Canadian students who meet the program’s requirements.^[8]

According to British Accreditation Council (BAC) institutional records:^[9]

• S. P. Saju Bhaskar – President and Founder
• Syamkumar Gopinathan – Head of Institution
• Dr. Dheeraj Bansal – Dean of the College of Medicine, Texila American University^[10]

TAU publishes the Texila International Journal of Public Health, which is indexed in Scopus with a Q4 ranking.^[11]

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