U.S. Students
St. Matthew’s – Home to Aspiring Veterinarians
St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine offers an affordable opportunity for students seeking a veterinary degree, particularly students from the United States, since the majority of our students are Americans. However, we also attract aspiring veterinarians from Canada, the United Kingdom, and various other countries. By selecting our campus on Grand Cayman as your study destination, you will become part of a thriving community of students who share a common aspiration of becoming exceptional veterinarians.
We’re the ideal choice for students seeking a comprehensive educational experience. We provide a supportive campus community, an exceptional academic program, affordable tuition, numerous scholarship opportunities, and early hands-on training.
St. Matthew’s University curriculum parallels that of U.S. veterinary schools. It involves ten semesters of concentrated academic and clinical study split between Basic Science (seven semesters) and Clinical Medicine (three semesters).
Train at Home: U.S. Clinical Affiliates
St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine (SMUSVM) has arrangements with U.S., Canadian and U.K. veterinary schools to provide an important bridge from academic classroom settings to hands-on, real-world settings.
Our DVM students learn alongside 4th-year veterinary students at affiliated institutions over three semesters (one year). They experience direct contact with patients of a variety of species, working with state-of-the-art technology in the diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening medical conditions. Through a series of Clinical Medicine rotations in mixed track programs, they benefit from wide-ranging small-animal and large-animal hospital experiences while integrating the knowledge they acquired during the Basic Science program on our Grand Cayman campus over their first seven semesters.
Admissions Requirements for US Students
Start Dates
St. Matthew’s University has three start dates during the year: January, May and September
In their own words – SMU Vet Students from the USA
The small classes compared to other schools made me choose St. Matthew's. I love the school because the professors want you to succeed. It feels like a second family.
Scholarship Opportunities for American Students
We recognize that financing your veterinary education is a significant investment and a long-term commitment. To assist you in funding your education, we offer generous scholarships.
Academic Scholarships*
Academic Scholarships are distributed over a timeframe determined by the Scholarship Committee. Amounts applied against tuition only.
| Criteria | Amount in USD | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Scholarship | Based on academic credentials and approval of the Scholarship Committee. | $25,000 |
| Provost Scholarship | GPA of 3.00 – 3.19 or a MCAT score of 488 – 492. | $25,000 |
| Chancellor Scholarship | GPA of 3.20 – 3.39 or a MCAT score of 493 – 499. | $35,000 |
| Dean’s Scholarship | GPA of 3.40 – 3.49 or a MCAT score of 500 – 504. | $40,000 |
| President’s Scholarship | GPA of 3.50 – 3.69 or a MCAT score of 505 – 509. | $50,000 |
| Future Veterinarian Scholarship | GPA of 3.70+ or a MCAT score of 510+. | $65,000 |
Transfer Scholarships
Transfer students may qualify for $10,000 upon acceptance into the program.
*Effective for students matriculating during or after January 2025.
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