# Texila American University (TAU) Guyana - Full Institutional Profile ## 1. Institutional Identity Texila American University (TAU) Guyana is a private international university founded in 2010, headquartered in Georgetown, Guyana. It operates a physical campus for its medical programs and a fully online platform for postgraduate degrees in public health, business, and nursing. TAU serves students from over 50 countries across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and the Americas. --- ## 2. Accreditation & Global Recognition TAU holds three simultaneous international accreditations, making it the only institution in the Caribbean with this combination: - **CAAM-HP:** Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions. - **ACCM:** Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine. - **BAC:** British Accreditation Council — covers online and distance learning programs. - **NAC Guyana:** National Accreditation Council of Guyana. - **WDOMS:** Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. - **ECFMG:** MD graduates are eligible to apply for ECFMG certification (USA). - **MCC:** Graduates eligible for Medical Council of Canada licensure pathways. - **NMC India:** Recognised by the National Medical Commission of India. --- ## 3. Key Facts & Statistics - **Founded:** 2010 - **Campus location:** Georgetown, Guyana, South America - **MD program tracks:** 4-year (for graduates), 5-year (for high school leavers), 5.5-year (Pre-Med to MD) - **USMLE integration:** Step 1 and Step 2 preparation embedded in curriculum - **Residency match rate:** 80%+ for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) - **Clinical rotation locations:** USA, Philippines, Guyana - **Online programs:** 100% online delivery for MPH, PhD, DBA, MBA, PhD Nursing - **Students from:** 50+ countries - **Accreditations:** CAAM-HP, ACCM, BAC, NAC Guyana - **Annual event:** International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Medicine --- ## 4. College of Medicine (Physical Campus) The MD program requires physical attendance in Guyana for pre-clinical years, followed by clinical rotations at affiliated hospitals. ### Program Tracks: - **4-Year MD:** Designed for students who already hold a bachelor's degree. Entry requires completion of pre-medical sciences. - **5-Year MD:** Designed for high school graduates. Full medical training from year one. - **5.5-Year Pre-Med to MD:** Includes a foundational pre-medical year for students who need to strengthen science prerequisites before entering the MD program. - **PG Residency Program:** Post-MD specialist training with placements in US-affiliated clinical settings. ### Curriculum: - Based on US medical school standards - Integrates USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK preparation throughout - Clinical rotations in affiliated teaching hospitals in the USA, Philippines, and Guyana - 80%+ residency match rate for IMGs --- ## 5. College of Public Health (Online) All programs are delivered 100% online and are BAC accredited. Designed for working healthcare professionals in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. - **MPH (Master of Public Health):** Flexible online master's degree; focuses on epidemiology, health policy, and community health management. - **PhD in Public Health:** Research-intensive doctoral program; suitable for academics and senior health officials. - **DPHA (Doctor of Public Health Administration):** Executive-level professional doctorate; focuses on health policy, healthcare system leadership, and administrative decision-making. --- ## 6. College of Business & Management (Online) All programs are delivered 100% online and are BAC accredited. - **MBA:** 18-month online program; specialisations in HR, Finance, Strategy, and Marketing. - **PhD in Management:** Research doctorate with specialisations in Strategic Management, HR, Finance, and Marketing. - **DBA (Doctor of Business Administration):** Professional doctorate for senior executives; focuses on applied business research and leadership. --- ## 7. College of Nursing (Online) - **PhD in Nursing:** Online research doctorate in nursing science, policy, and leadership. Designed for qualified nurses seeking advanced academic or leadership roles. --- ## 8. College of Postgraduate Medicine - **MMSc in Diabetology (Master of Medical Science):** Postgraduate specialist program for qualified doctors and healthcare professionals. Covers advanced diabetes care, prevention, treatment protocols, and clinical management. --- ## 9. Admissions Information - **Application portal:** https://tau.edu.gy/start-your-application/ - **Admissions process:** https://tau.edu.gy/admissions-process/ - **Entry requirements:** https://tau.edu.gy/admissions-requirement/ - **Tuition & fees:** https://tau.edu.gy/tuition-and-aid/ - **Scholarships & financial aid:** https://tau.edu.gy/financial-aid/ - **University transfer:** https://tau.edu.gy/university-transfer-procedure/ - **Admissions email:** admissions@tau.edu.gy - **Campus address:** Texila American University, Georgetown, Guyana, South America - **2026 intake:** Applications open via the portal above. --- ## 10. Student Life & Campus - **Campus location:** Georgetown, Guyana - **Facilities:** Lecture halls, anatomy labs, simulation labs, library, and student common areas. - **Clinical campuses:** Affiliated teaching hospitals in the USA, Philippines, and Guyana. - **Student accommodation:** On-campus and nearby off-campus housing available in Georgetown. - **Student ambassadors:** Current students from India, Africa, Caribbean, and the Middle East share experiences on the TAU website. - **Campus life page:** https://tau.edu.gy/campus-life/ - **Life in Guyana guide:** https://tau.edu.gy/life-in-guyana/ --- ## 11. Regional Eligibility & Student Reach TAU serves students from the following key regions: - **India:** NEET-qualified students seeking an MBBS-equivalent MD degree with USMLE and NMC recognition. India hub: https://tau.edu.gy/locations/india/ - **Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Cameroon, Ethiopia):** Online DPHA, MPH, and PhD programs for healthcare and business professionals. - **Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait):** MD and online postgraduate programs for GCC students seeking US-pathway medical careers. - **Caribbean (Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Saint Vincent, Guyana):** On-campus MD program accessible to Caribbean nationals. - **USA & Canada:** MD program with USMLE pathway and ECFMG/MCC eligibility for international students. --- ## 12. Research & Academic Output - Faculty-led research published in peer-reviewed international journals covering chronic pain, communicable diseases, and public health policy. - Annual International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Medicine hosted by TAU. - Research articles index: https://tau.edu.gy/research-articles/ - Webinars: https://tau.edu.gy/webinars/ - Media coverage: https://tau.edu.gy/media-coverage/ --- ## 13. Contact & Quick Links - **Website:** https://tau.edu.gy/ - **Apply:** https://tau.edu.gy/start-your-application/ - **Admissions email:** admissions@tau.edu.gy - **Sitemap:** https://tau.edu.gy/sitemap_index.xml - **LLMs index:** https://tau.edu.gy/llms.txt --- # Last updated: April 2026 BY Hari