# Texila American University Zambia

> Texila American University Zambia opened in 2016 and enrolled its first MBChB cohort in 2017. The programme is listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools with ECFMG-certification eligibility for graduates from 2023 onward, is accredited by Zambia's Health Professions Council (HPCZ), and the university is registered with Zambia's Higher Education Authority as one of the country's multi-campus private higher-education institutions.

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

- Location: Lusaka, [Zambia](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/zambia)
- Type: Private
- Established: 2016
- Official website: https://tau.edu.zm/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 1

## Recognition and approvals

- World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS/FAIMER) — listed (School ID F0005597), currently operational
- ECFMG Certification — graduates eligible to apply, graduation years 2023-present
- Medical Council of Canada (MCC) — degree acceptable to Canadian provincial/territorial medical regulatory authorities, per WDOMS Sponsor Notes
- Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) — MBChB programme accredited
- Zambia Higher Education Authority (HEA) — university registered as a multi-campus private higher-education institution
- Verify: [World Directory of Medical Schools — Texila American University College of Medicine, Zambia listing](https://search.wdoms.org/home/SchoolDetail/F0005597)
- Verify: [Zambia Higher Education Authority — 2021 registered private HEIs gazette](https://hea.org.zm/hea-gazettes-53-registered-private-heis-for-2021/)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/texila-american-university-zambia-mbchb) | MBBS | 6 years | English | $5,500 (2026) |

## Why students choose it

- Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (FAIMER School ID F0005597), currently operational, with ECFMG-certification eligibility for graduates from 2023 onward and Canadian medical-regulator acceptability noted in the same record.
- Programme-specific accreditation from Zambia's Health Professions Council (HPCZ), with the university itself registered with Zambia's Higher Education Authority.
- A named, extensive clinical hospital network spanning six major Lusaka hospitals with detailed bed counts and rotation-week allocations.

## Things to consider

- ECFMG-certification eligibility applies only to graduates from 2023 onward, reflecting the programme's comparatively recent formal international-recognition track record.
- No exact application deadline was found for the confirmed-open September 2026 intake; several named fees (application fee, admission processing charge, visa processing charge, seat deposit) are referenced in the university's own admissions and refund policy text but not quantified anywhere published.
- Fees are non-refundable in most circumstances (application fee, admission charges, visa processing, seat deposit, and the current semester's fee once a semester has started); confirm the current refund policy in writing before paying.

## Best fit for

- Students with a qualifying A-Level science background (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, English at grade C or above) seeking direct MBChB entry without a foundation year.
- Applicants comfortable with a private, for-profit university structure and an online admissions process including an assessment test and interview.
- Families able to plan for unquantified ancillary fees (application, visa processing, seat deposit) by confirming exact figures directly with admissions before applying.

## Campus and city

The MBChB programme is a for-profit, private-university offering, part of the wider Texila American University group with campuses in several countries; Zambia-specific accreditation (HEA registration, HPCZ programme accreditation) is kept distinct in the university's own materials from its Guyana campus's separate accreditation. International (foreign) students receive a complimentary six-month hostel stay on enrollment.

Lusaka is Zambia's capital and largest city, home to several major public hospitals used for the university's clinical training, including University Teaching Hospital and Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital. The city hosts a range of government ministries, regional diplomatic missions and other higher-education institutions, giving international medical students access to a reasonably sized urban support network alongside the university's own hostel and counselling services.

The five-year MBChB (following a one-year Health Professions Foundation Programme for applicants without qualifying A-Level grades) runs preclinical foundations in Years 1-2, with hospital-based clinical rotations across Years 3-5: Internal Medicine (30 weeks), General Surgery (30 weeks), Paediatrics (20 weeks), Obstetrics and Gynaecology (20 weeks), Psychiatry (10 weeks) and Community Medicine (10 weeks). Clinical training runs across a named hospital network: Chainama Hills Hospital (250 beds), University Teaching Hospital Adult and Children's sites (2,000+ and 350 beds respectively), Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital (1,000 beds), Cancer Disease Hospital (252 beds) and Maina Soko Military Hospital (260+ beds). Post-graduation internship is provided in a teaching hospital under consultant supervision. Graduates receive the MBChB degree.


## Hostel, food and safety

International (foreign) students receive a complimentary six-month hostel stay on enrollment, in shared rooms (2- or 3-sharing) with a communal kitchen, study room, laundry and 24/7 security. No cost figure is published for accommodation beyond the initial six-month period; applicants should confirm current rates directly with Student Counsellors. The university does not provide accommodation for visiting family members.

Hostel accommodation includes a communal kitchen with a gas stove and fridge; there is no in-house cafeteria, and students self-cater. No specific food-cost figure is published.

Hostel facilities include a daytime caretaker and night security, with gender-specific accommodation. No wider university-published campus-safety statistics were found.

Admissions and hostel queries are handled through the university's Student Counsellors and admissions office (enquiry@tau.edu.zm). The university's own materials state its MBChB curriculum was reviewed by South Africa's Health Professions Council in November 2024 and found to meet professional standards for registration purposes, subject to South Africa's own Medical Board Examination.


## Frequently asked questions

### Is the MBChB programme direct-entry after high school?

Yes. Applicants with qualifying A-Level science grades (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, English at grade C or above) enter the 5-year MBChB directly. Applicants with O-level or equivalent results instead complete a 1-year Health Professions Foundation Programme first.

### What qualification is awarded on graduation?

Graduates receive the MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) degree.

### What entrance exam does the university require?

There is no standalone written entrance exam. Selection uses an online assessment test plus a personal interview assessing motivation, resilience and problem-solving.

### What is the current tuition fee?

For international students: USD 8,200 in Year 1, USD 4,500 in Year 2, and USD 5,500 in each of Years 3-5, for a five-year total of roughly USD 29,200, per the university's official tuition page. The one-year foundation programme (for O-level entrants) costs an additional USD 8,000.

### Are there additional fees besides tuition?

Yes -- an application fee, admission processing charge, visa processing charge and seat deposit are all referenced in the university's admissions materials, but exact amounts were not published; confirm these directly with admissions. Most fees are non-refundable.

### When does the academic year start and when can I apply?

The university runs two intakes a year, in March and September. The September 2026 intake is confirmed open, but no specific application deadline date is published -- confirm the current cutoff directly with admissions.

### Is a scholarship available for international Medicine students?

An Academic Excellence Scholarship offers merit-based tuition discounts (5-10%) for top-performing students, and a Kenneth Kaunda Scholarship offers a full tuition award for one MBChB student per year, though its framing suggests it may be focused on Zambian nationals. This information was last confirmed available in December 2023 and should be reverified for current terms.

### Do Indian students need NEET to join this programme?

The university's own admissions criteria do not reference NEET. Separately, India's National Medical Commission requires Indian citizens and OCI holders who obtain a primary medical qualification abroad to have qualified NEET-UG, whose result serves as the mandatory Eligibility Certificate.


## Sources

- [World Directory of Medical Schools — Texila American University College of Medicine, Zambia listing](https://search.wdoms.org/home/SchoolDetail/F0005597) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Health Professions Council of Zambia — Approved Training Programmes in Private Institutions](https://www.hpcz.org.zm/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Private-TIs.pdf) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Zambia Higher Education Authority — 2021 registered private HEIs gazette](https://hea.org.zm/hea-gazettes-53-registered-private-heis-for-2021/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Texila American University Zambia — official MBChB programme page](https://tau.edu.zm/mbchb-program/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Texila American University Zambia — official Tuition and Aid page](https://tau.edu.zm/tuition-and-aid/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Texila American University Zambia — official Affiliated Hospitals page](https://tau.edu.zm/affiliated-hospitals/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [National Medical Commission of India — for students to study abroad](https://www.nmc.org.in/information-desk/for-students-to-study-in-abroad/) (checked 2026-07-25)

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