# Texila American University

> Texila American University (TAU) in Guyana runs a direct-entry 5.5-Year Premed-MD (BSMD) programme, confirmed by the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools as a distinct track from the university's separate 4-year graduate-entry MD. Basic sciences are taught in Guyana, with clinical training primarily at US teaching hospitals, and the programme is accredited by ACCM (Ireland, WFME-recognized) through 2029 and holds conditional accreditation from CAAM-HP.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-07-12
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## Key facts

- Location: Georgetown, [Guyana](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/guyana)
- Type: Private
- Established: 2011
- Official website: https://tau.edu.gy/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 1

## Recognition and approvals

- World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS/FAIMER) -- listed, School ID F0002428, direct-entry '5.5 Year BSMD Program' confirmed as a distinct track from the graduate-entry 4-year MD
- ACCM (Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine, Ireland, WFME-recognized) -- Accredited since May 2023, 6-year term through 30 June 2029
- CAAM-HP (Caribbean Accreditation Authority) -- Accreditation with Conditions, 3-year term 2023-2026, renewal site visit pending
- ECFMG Certification -- graduates eligible to apply, graduation years 2011-present
- Verify: [World Directory of Medical Schools -- Texila American University (Guyana) listing](https://search.wdoms.org/home/SchoolDetail/F0002428)
- Verify: [CAAM-HP -- Texila American University accreditation decision (PDF)](https://caam-hp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Texila-2026.pdf)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [5.5-Year Premed-MD (BSMD) Program](https://www.studentstraffic.com/texila-american-university-guyana-bsmd) | MBBS | 6 years | English | $18,000 (2025-2026) |

## Why students choose it

- The WHO World Directory of Medical Schools independently lists TAU's '5.5 Year BSMD Program' as a distinct, direct-entry track (prerequisite: completed secondary education, no entrance exam required), separate from the university's graduate-entry 4-Year MD Program.
- Accredited by ACCM (Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine, Ireland, WFME-recognized) for a full 6-year term through 30 June 2029.
- Graduates eligible to apply for ECFMG Certification, with graduation years 2011-current recognized.

## Things to consider

- CAAM-HP accreditation is currently 'Accreditation with Conditions' for a 3-year term (2023-2026), following an earlier 2018 accreditation denial; CAAM-HP's own January 2026 progress update states TAU is due for a full renewal site visit later in 2026, with the outcome not yet known -- monitor this before committing.
- It was not independently confirmed whether CAAM-HP's and ACCM's accreditation decisions explicitly cover the 5.5-Year direct-entry track specifically, or only the core 4-year MD curriculum that both entry pathways feed into.
- Clinical Science training for this track is primarily US-based, which carries a substantially higher per-semester tuition (USD 15,750) than Guyana-based semesters (USD 9,000) -- a roughly USD 27,000 premium across the full clinical phase versus completing clinical years in Guyana.

## Best fit for

- Students seeking a WHO-confirmed direct-entry medical pathway with US-based clinical training and ECFMG eligibility.
- Applicants comfortable with a documents-only admissions process (no entrance exam or interview for this specific track) but who can budget for the higher cost of US-based clinical semesters.
- Families able to independently confirm CAAM-HP's pending 2026 renewal outcome and current application-fee amount directly with the university before committing.

## Campus and city

Students complete preclinical training at TAU's Guyana campus (Providence, East Bank Demerara), with university-managed off-campus housing available within walking distance, before transitioning to US-based clinical clerkships for the final two years.

Georgetown is Guyana's capital, an English-speaking city on South America's Atlantic coast with strong historical and cultural ties to the Caribbean. TAU's main teaching facilities are based nearby at Providence, East Bank Demerara, giving students access to the capital's amenities and international-student community while training on a dedicated medical campus.

The 5.5-year Premed-MD programme runs a Guyana-based Pre-Medical phase (1.5 years, 94 credits), a Guyana-based Basic Science phase (2 years), and a Clinical Science phase (2 years) primarily at US teaching hospitals, with sister Zambia and Guyana campuses sharing a common Texila brand curriculum.


## Hostel, food and safety

TAU provides university-managed, off-campus student housing within walking distance of the Guyana campus, fully furnished with air conditioning, 24/7 security, Wi-Fi, utilities and meal plans, in separate male/female facilities -- though the university's own materials describe these features without publishing a specific rate card. TAU's own cost-of-living guidance for Indian students estimates private shared housing at roughly USD 400-500/month and single-occupancy apartments at USD 600-800/month.

Meal plans are available as part of university-managed housing; specific costs are not separately published.

University-managed housing includes 24/7 security; no broader campus-safety statistics were published on official pages reached during research.

International applicants apply online through TAU's own admissions process, with document review and no entrance exam required for the direct-entry Premed-MD track.


## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Premed-MD programme direct-entry after high school?

Yes. The WHO World Directory of Medical Schools separately lists TAU's 5.5-Year BSMD Program as direct-entry (prerequisite: completed secondary education, no entrance exam), distinct from the university's separate 4-year graduate-entry MD, which requires a prior undergraduate degree.

### Can Indian students with 12th-grade marks apply directly?

Yes. The university's own eligibility criteria explicitly list Indian Board examinations as a recognized qualification, requiring a minimum 50% aggregate across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, English and one additional elective.

### How is the programme structured?

A Guyana-based Pre-Medical phase (1.5 years), a Guyana-based Basic Science phase (2 years), and a Clinical Science phase (2 years) primarily completed at teaching hospitals in the United States, totaling 5.5 years.

### Is there an entrance exam?

No. The WHO World Directory of Medical Schools confirms no entrance exam is required for the direct-entry Premed-MD track; the university's Texila Medical Admission Test (TMAT) and Multiple Mini Interviews apply only to its separate graduate-entry 4-Year MD Program.

### What is the current tuition fee?

USD 9,000 per semester for Guyana-based semesters and USD 15,750 per semester for US-based clinical semesters, confirmed on the official tuition page; additional exam, insurance, visa and graduation fees also apply. US-based clinical training carries roughly a USD 27,000 premium over the full clinical phase compared to completing it in Guyana.

### Are scholarships available?

Yes. TAU publishes a Global Citizen Grant (10-20% tuition reduction for international students) and other merit-based awards, though most named scholarships are Caribbean-exam-linked or US-pathway-specific; confirm current eligibility for Indian applicants directly with the university.

### When can I start and what is the intake schedule?

Two intakes per year, March and September; for 2026, classes begin 23 March and 28 September, with registration closing shortly before each start date.

### Is university accommodation available?

Yes, university-managed off-campus housing near the Guyana campus is available, though no specific rate card is published; TAU's own cost-of-living guidance estimates private shared housing at roughly USD 400-500/month.

### Can graduates practice medicine outside Guyana?

Graduates are eligible to apply for ECFMG Certification (US pathway) and the university states its programme is recognized by Canada's Medical Council. The university also makes detailed claims about compliance with India's National Medical Commission FMGE/NExT requirements for Indian students, but these are self-reported by the university and were not independently verified against an official NMC source.


## Sources

- [World Directory of Medical Schools -- Texila American University (Guyana) listing](https://search.wdoms.org/home/SchoolDetail/F0002428) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [CAAM-HP -- Texila American University accreditation decision (PDF)](https://caam-hp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Texila-2026.pdf) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [ACCM -- accredited international medical schools directory](https://accredmed.org/accredited-medical-schools-international-medical-school-accreditation/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [TAU -- 5.5-Year Premed-MD Program page](https://tau.edu.gy/study-pre-med-program/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [TAU -- tuition and financial aid page](https://tau.edu.gy/tuition-and-aid/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [TAU -- scholarships and financial aid](https://tau.edu.gy/scholarship-aid/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [TAU -- accreditation and recognition page](https://tau.edu.gy/accreditation-and-recognition/) (checked 2026-07-25)

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