Texila American University - Zambia

What Texila American University - Zambia does

Texila American University Zambia (TAUZ, doing business as TAUZ) is a private higher education institution established in 2016 and headquartered at 405A Given Lubinda Road, Lilayi, Lusaka, Zambia. The university operates three academic schools — the School of Medicine (Health Professions Foundation Programme and the five-year MBChB), the School of Public Health (Bachelor of Public Health, Master of Public Health, PhD in Public Health), and the School of Business & Information Technology (BBA, MBA, plus BSc degrees in IT specializations including AI, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Software Development, Data Management, and business disciplines such as Finance, Marketing, Tourism and Hospitality Management). TAUZ delivers instruction through a blend of on-campus programs at a 25,000 sq ft dedicated learning facility with laboratories, skill labs, and a library, and distance learning delivered via an in-house Learning Management System supported by a Student ERP, student portal, and library login system. Clinical training is provided through a network of affiliated hospitals.

The institution is accredited by the Higher Education Authority (Ministry of Higher Education, Zambia) and the Health Professional Council of Zambia (HPCZ) for medical and health professions programs, and holds memberships in the Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI), International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICODE), and a range of additional domestic and international bodies. Revenue is generated through recurring tuition fees from undergraduate and postgraduate programs on an annual billing cadence, with flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities available (specific pricing is not publicly disclosed). Go-to-market combines direct admissions via the website application portal, info sessions and open house events (including outreach to Harare, Zimbabwe), program-specific WhatsApp communities, an active social media presence (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube), and conference participation (e.g., Zambia Medical Association Scientific Conference, the university's own ICHAS conference, SEC Zambia capital markets events). The student body represents more than 18 countries, supporting a long-tail B2C customer model with low concentration risk.

Name

Texila American University - Zambia

Legal name

Texila American University

Website

https://zm.tauedu.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Texila American University Zambia (TAUZ) is a private, HEA- and HPCZ-accredited university in Lusaka, Zambia, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in medicine, public health, business, and information technology across three schools, serving students from 18+ countries through on-campus and distance learning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Medical degree programs
• Distance learning courses
• Postgraduate business degrees
• Public health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lusaka, Zambia

HQ country

Zambia

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Recurring tuition fees from undergraduate and postgraduate programs including MBChB, BBA, MBA, MPH, and various bachelor's degrees in medicine, public health, business, and information technology disciplines. Flexible payment plans offered to students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Texila American University Zambia is a private higher education institution that delivers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs across three schools: Medicine, Public Health, and Business/Information Technology. Programs are offered through on-campus instruction and distance learning via an advanced Learning Management System, with clinical training delivered through affiliated hospitals. The university charges tuition and academic fees on flexible payment plans and serves students from 18+ countries.

Product overview

Texila American University Zambia is a private medical and higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of career-centred programs through three academic schools: the School of Medicine (offering the Health Professions Foundation Programme, MBCHB), the School of Public Health (offering BPH, MPH, and PhD in Public Health), and the School of Business and Information Technology (offering programs in Information Technology including degrees in AI, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Software Development, Data Management; and Business Management including BBA, MBA, Project Management, Finance, Marketing, Tourism and Hospitality Management). Programs are delivered through a blend of on-campus and distance/online learning modalities via the Learning Management System. The institution features state-of-the-art laboratories and serves students from over 18 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Health Professions Foundation Programme (HPFP)
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
• Bachelor of Public Health (BPH)
• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• PhD in Public Health
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Project Management
• Master of Science in Banking and Insurance
• PhD in Management
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Data Management and Warehousing
• Bachelor of Science in Digital Forensics
• Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security
• Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence
• Bachelor of Science in Software Development
• Bachelor of Science in Project Management
• Bachelor of Science in Marketing
• Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting
• Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

Quantifiable outcome

• State-of-the-art 25,000 sq ft campus infrastructure
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zambia Union of Nurses and Midwives Organisation (ZUNMO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenewed Memorandum of Understanding for collaboration in nursing and midwifery education. TAUZ students gain practical training opportunities and professional connections in the healthcare sector.
• National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for hosting Blood Donation Drive, providing community health engagement opportunities for students and supporting national healthcare initiatives.
• Affiliated HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of affiliated hospitals for clinical training and practical experience for medical and public health students during their degree programs.
• Higher Education Authority (HEA)coreOthersRegulatory accreditation by Ministry of Higher Education, Zambia. Official government recognition for operating as a higher education institution.
• Health Professional Council of Zambia (HPCZ)coreOthersProfessional regulatory body accreditation for medical and health professions programs, ensuring program meets national standards.
• Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI)minorOthersIndustry membership providing networking opportunities and industry connections for business students and graduates.
• International Council for Open and Distance EducationminorOthersInternational membership organization for open and distance education providers, validating the university's distance learning programs.
• Zambia Medical Association (ZMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in ZMA Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting. Dean of School of Medicine featured as speaker on medical education trends.
• SEC Zambia (Securities Exchange Commission)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents participated in SEC Zambia Capital Markets Debate Competition, providing educational and networking opportunities in financial services sector.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/tauzambia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TexilaAmericanUniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/TexilaAmericanUniversityZambia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/texilazambia
• Instagraminstagram.com/tau_zambia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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