At Texila American University (TAU) Guyana, we want students, applicants, website visitors and other members of our community to understand the rules and policies that apply when they interact with us.
Our Legal Hub brings together the key policies governing the use of the TAU Guyana website, applications, personal information, payments, cookies and digital communications.
TAU Guyana Legal Policies
Select a policy below to read the full details.
Understand the rules for using the TAU Guyana website and digital services, including account responsibilities, intellectual property, applications and website availability.
Learn what personal information TAU Guyana collects, why we collect it, how it may be used and shared, how long it may be retained and the privacy choices available to you.
Find out how cookies and similar technologies help us operate, secure, analyse and improve the TAU Guyana website.
Manage non-essential cookie preferences and find information about opting out of optional marketing communications.
Understand application fees, seat deposits, tuition payments, deferrals, refunds and approved payment methods.
Learn about our approach to digital accessibility and how to report an accessibility issue.
Understand how TAU may contact you through email, telephone, SMS, WhatsApp and other communication channels and how to manage optional marketing preferences.
Student handbooks and University policies, including grievance and appeals, academic integrity, refunds, accreditation, recruitment agents, anti-discrimination and student records.
Accreditation & Regulatory Disclosure
Texila American University (TAU) Guyana is a private higher-education institution registered with the National Accreditation Council (NAC) of Guyana. The MD program offered through its College of Medicine is accredited by CAAM-HP and ACCM, while Texila American University (Guyana) holds institutional accreditation from the British Accreditation Council (BAC). The College of Medicine is also listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS). Current accreditation and recognition status, validity dates, and certificates are available on our Accreditation & Recognition page.
Licensure and outcomes. Accreditation does not by itself guarantee eligibility for any licensing examination, a residency position, or a licence to practise in any country. Each licensing authority sets its own requirements, and these can change. Students are responsible for checking the current requirements of the country where they intend to practise. Pass rates and match results describe past cohorts and do not predict individual results.
About These Policies
Policy Review and Approval
Texila American University maintains a structured policy review and approval process through its established University governance committees. Policies are reviewed, evaluated, and approved by the relevant committees based on their respective areas of responsibility.
These include:
- Admissions Committee: Admissions policies, eligibility requirements, and related procedures.
- Risk Management Committee: Compliance, legal, privacy, risk management, and related institutional policies.
- Finance and Capital Planning Committee: Tuition, fees, payment, refund, and other financial policies.
- Curriculum Committee and Academic Review Committee: Academic programs, curriculum development, program approvals, and related academic policies.
- Other University Committees: Student affairs, academic administration, institutional operations, and other policies within their respective mandates.
All committees operate in accordance with their approved Terms of Reference and meet as per their established meeting schedules. Policies are periodically reviewed and updated to reflect institutional requirements, regulatory changes, and best practices.
Regulatory Compliance
University policies are developed and maintained in accordance with applicable laws and regulations of Guyana, relevant regulatory and accreditation requirements, and other applicable legal obligations.
Policy Review and Updates
University policies are periodically reviewed and approved by the relevant governance committees in accordance with their Terms of Reference and established meeting schedules. Policy reviews, recommendations, revisions, and approvals are documented in the respective committee meeting minutes, ensuring transparency, accountability, and proper institutional oversight.
Operated by: Texila American University Ltd. (RTL-0022-00-11), Lot 2442, Plantation Providence, East Bank Demerara, Guyana.
Questions About Our Policies?
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