Explore underwater wonders
From clear blue waters to vibrant coral reefs, the island offers an underwater adventure home to fascinating marine life and shipwrecks as well as unique snorkelling experiences in Bioluminescent Bay.
Studying on Grand Cayman
Lean into Island Life
Grand Cayman has a world-class infrastructure, home to hundreds of restaurants, numerous U.S.-style supermarkets, movie theatres, exquisite hotels and many opportunities for snorkelling, dining, sightseeing and other leisurely activities. These activities add to your student experience while pursuing your DVM at St. Matthew’s University.
Discover island treasures
There’s lots to explore on the island including the iconic Seven Mile Beach, the Mastic Trail, Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and more. Delve into the rich history of the island by visiting the National Museum or Pedro St. James Castle to uncover hidden relics of the island.
A leading financial hub
With an infrastructure comparable to the US, and with the US dollar accepted everywhere, Grand Cayman Island is a stable financial hub with one of the highest per capita incomes in the world. It’s the fifth largest financial centre in the world with a thriving tourist industry, making it an excellent place to study and explore.
Embrace Caribbean nightlife
Grand Cayman comes alive at night with events and entertainment catering to a range of interests. Relax with a drink and live music at one of the many beach bars and lounges, dine by the sea at Calico Jack’s or The Wharf or enjoy a serene evening on one of the island’s sunset cruises.
Find your adventure
Grand Cayman has a multitude of leisure activities bound to make anyone feel relaxed and rejuvenated (even hard-working veterinary students!). Make time to unwind by paddleboarding along calm waters, kayaking through mangroves or simply relaxing with a book on one of the many beaches.
Just a plane ride away
You won’t feel too far from home on Grand Cayman. As part of the British West Indies, the island’s national language is English and the culture combines British civility, American efficiency, and Caribbean charm. But if you do feel a little homesick, you are less than an hour away from Miami, or you can jump on direct international flights to Atlanta, Chicago, New York and about 20 other major cities.
Facts about Grand Cayman
- Grand Cayman is one of the safest islands in the Caribbean with a very low crime rate compared to other islands.
- The island has one of the deepest points of the Earth’s oceans with an underwater trench reaching down seven miles.
- You can send a postcard from ‘Hell’, a unique landmark with jagged, black limestone formations that have an eerie look.
- The island is home to the Cayman Turtle Centre promoting conservation, protection and education on turtles.
- It’s home to the world’s first underwater art installation featuring a collection of sculptures submerged in the ocean.
Campus Life
St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine campus has the perfect blend of modernity and academic excellence against the tropical backdrop of the Cayman Islands. Our campus, located just across from the world-renowned Seven Mile Beach, offers students state-of-the-art facilities to support their learning and skill development, preparing them to take the next step in pursuing their DVM degree. Students are given the opportunity to expand their learning and receive undivided attention from our faculty in our dynamic learning spaces.
Our students can utilize our technologically advanced educational facilities to consolidate their learning and bridge the gap between practice and theory. Our anatomy labs, surgery suites and extensive library help our students to gain hands-on experience and provide them a wide range of veterinary science knowledge and skills.
Facilities available to our students on campus:
- High-tech classrooms where all learning activities are recorded for later study
- Laboratories
- Numerous study areas
- Locker rooms
- Student lounges
- Games room
- Mindfulness room
- Clinical Teaching Facility (CTF)
Students can enjoy an array of clubs and leisure activities while studying with us. Take part in various student clubs, like zoo/exotic/wildlife medicine, marine research or attend seminars with visiting professors offering further knowledge on veterinary medicine as a plus to your curriculum education.Student clubs:
Student clubs:
- School of Veterinary Medicine Association (SOVMA)
- Farm Animal Medicine
- World Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Association (WAVMA)
- Student Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (SVECCS/Surgery)
- Zoo, exotic, and wildlife
- and more!
Supporting our students is one of our top priorities. Not only are our class sizes smaller, providing a more intimate and deeper learning experience, but we also offer a number of services to encourage our students to persevere and achieve their DVM.