American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Cupecoy, Sint Maarten
A medical school in Sint Maarten that also runs a UK-based medical sciences track with the University of Lancashire in Preston. After basic sciences, students rotate through affiliated hospitals in the US and UK. Applicants can also enter through a 6-year BSc-to-MD pathway.
- Degree
- MD
- Taught in
- English
- Length
- 4 years
- Tuition
- ≈ $71,727 / year
Tuition
$71,727 a year: the 23rd lowest of 24 programs.
The official fee is 71,727 USD for 2026/27. Official 2026-2027 rate: $23,909 tuition per Medical Sciences semester (flat rate, 10-21 credits). This figure assumes three semesters a year (January/May/September starts). Administrative fee of $6,019 per semester is extra. Clinical semesters: $31,275 tuition each. Priced in USD.
The program
Program length: 4 years (6-year BSc-to-MD pathway also offered).
- 4-year MD (Sint Maarten)
- UK Track (medical sciences in Preston, UK)
- 6-year BSc to MD pathway
- MBBS to MD
Intakes: January, May, September
Clinical training
Years 3-4 consist of about 80 weeks of clinical rotations at affiliated hospitals in the US and the UK.
Accreditation & licensing
- Accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM)
- NCFMEA (U.S. Department of Education) has found ACCM standards comparable to LCME standards
- Approved for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Title IV); the UK Track is not Title IV-eligible
- Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (per AUC)
AUC says that, because of its ACCM accreditation, students can take all USMLE steps by registering with ECFMG.
Sources
Last checked October 28, 2026. Fees and requirements change, so confirm everything on the official website before applying.