Established in 2010, Texila American University, Guyana is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of East Bank Demerara (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Demerara-Mahaica. This institution also has a branch campus in Georgetown. Officially recognized by the National Accreditation Council of Guyana, Texila American University, Guyana (TAU) is a very small coeducational Guyanese higher education institution. Texila American University, Guyana (TAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 12 years old Guyanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Guyanese higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.