St. George’s University (SGU), Grenada
Founded in 1976, St. George’s University was the first private medical school in the Caribbean. It welcomed its first class in January 1977 and has since grown into a leading international center of medical and professional education. Located on the island of Grenada in the West Indies, SGU attracts students and faculty from more than 140 countries, creating a vibrant multicultural campus at True Blue with modern, world-class facilities.
SGU has produced more than 17,000 graduates worldwide, including physicians, veterinarians, scientists, and public health and business leaders. Programs include the Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), graduate degrees in science, public health, and business, and undergraduate programs through the School of Arts and Sciences. The university is affiliated with institutions in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Ireland, giving students global academic and clinical training opportunities.
Why SGU is the Caribbean Leader
- First private medical school in the Caribbean
- Established in 1976, first entering class in January 1977, first graduating class in May 1981
- First affiliation between a New York hospital and a private international medical school for clinical training
Performance in US Licensing Exams
- 2015: US and Canadian SGU students achieved a 97% first-time pass rate on USMLE Step 1, surpassing US and Canadian schools for six consecutive years
- 2012: 97% first-time pass rate overall; Canadian students achieved 100%
- 2011: SGU’s US and Canadian students achieved a 96% first-time pass rate on USMLE Step 1
- 2008: Academic Medicine identified Grenada (SGU) as the 15-year leader in Caribbean USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK first-time pass rates
- 1985: Journal of the American Medical Association cited SGU as having the highest initial pass rate on the ECFMG exam among non-US medical schools with significant numbers of US students
Recognition and Accreditation
- Accredited by the Government of Grenada
- Accredited by CAAM-HP (recognized by the UK GMC and WFME/FAIMER)
- Approved by US state boards including New York, New Jersey, California, Georgia, and Florida
- Listed by the World Health Organization
- Recognized by the US Department of Education (NCFMEA) as meeting standards comparable to those in the United States
- Graduates are eligible for licensing exams in the US (USMLE), UK (PLAB), Canada (MCC), Nigeria (MDCN), and many more countries
Veterinary Medicine
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program fully accredited by the AVMA Council on Education
- Authorized by the Government of Grenada to confer the DVM degree
- SGU Small Animal Clinic accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association, one of only two institutions outside the US and Canada with this recognition
History and Growth
On July 23, 1976, an act of Grenada’s Parliament established SGU’s School of Medicine. The charter class arrived in January 1977. Since then, SGU has produced more than 14,000 physicians practicing in all 50 US states and over 50 countries.
Students have access to clinical training at more than 70 affiliated hospitals and clinical centers in the US, UK, Canada, and Grenada. The Keith B. Taylor Global Scholars Program, in partnership with Northumbria University in the UK, allows students to complete their first year in Newcastle for added international exposure.
Tuition and Fees (Medicine)
Premedical Program (Grenada)
- Per Term: $12,791
- Per Credit: $853
Basic Sciences (Grenada & KBT Global Scholars Program)
- Term 1: $28,906
- Term 2: $28,906
- Term 3 only: $10,636
- Term 3/4: $39,541
- Term 4 only: $28,906
- Term 5: $31,925
Clinical Years
- Term 1: $29,535
- Term 2: $29,535
- Term 3: $29,535
- Term 4: $29,535
- Term 5: $29,535
- Malpractice insurance (per clinical term): $357
Additional Fees
- Oral Examination Fee: $1,407
- Graduation Fee: $713
- Books (approx. per term): $515
School of Graduate Studies
- MPH programs (per credit): $977
- MSc programs (per credit): $853
- PhD programs (per credit): $853
Note: Fees are listed in USD and may change each academic year. Your official offer letter will confirm exact amounts.
Why Choose St. George’s University
- Accredited and globally recognized MD and DVM programs
- Consistently high USMLE pass rates and strong residency placement
- Clinical training in the US, UK, Canada, and Grenada
- A multicultural campus with students from more than 140 countries
- Pathways to practice medicine in the US, UK, Canada, Nigeria, and more
- Extensive alumni network and global recognition