Medical University of the Americas
Is MUA accredited?
Leading status on this registry: Accredited under ACCM. Read every accreditation row and its source below before relying on a label.
- School name
- Medical University of the Americas
- Country / location
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Campus city
- Nevis
- Founded
- 1998
- Program length
- 4-year MD (typical)
- Intakes
- January, May, September
- Title IV
- Yes
What accreditation decisions are on record?
- ACCMAccredited
- Term
- Accredited for six years to June 30, 2032
- Notes
- ACCM: accredited since 2010.
- Source
- accredmed.orgAgency primary source
- Verified
- 2026-11-04
| Accreditor | Status | Term | Notes | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCM | Accredited | Accredited for six years to June 30, 2032 | ACCM: accredited since 2010. | accredmed.orgAgency primary source | 2026-11-04 |
1 entry. Historical and withdrawn rows are never hidden.Verified 2026-11-04
How much does MUA cost?
- Summary
- For MD students beginning September 2026: basic science tuition $13,750/term (terms 1–5); clinical medicine tuition $16,500/term (terms 6–10); administrative fee $4,900/term. School lists total tuition + admin fees USD $200,250 (beginning September 2026). Source: mua.edu.
- Worksheet
- Open cost calculator →
Where are MUA clinical rotations?
- Listed locations
- Saint Kitts and Nevis, United States
Does MUA require the MCAT?
- MCAT / GPA
- MCAT policy: verify on the official MUA admissions page. GPA / prerequisites: verify on the official admissions page.
- USMLE (school-reported)
- Step 1: School-reported 85% first-time pass rate for calendar year 2024; verify at mua.edu/why-mua/facts-and-stats — first-time takers in that year; not independently audited against third-party exam reports · Step 2 CK: School-reported 96% first-time USMLE Step 2 CK pass rate for calendar year 2024; verify at mua.edu/why-mua/facts-and-stats — first-time takers in that year; not independently audited against third-party exam reports. Confirm the current cohort tables on the school site.
- Residency match
- School-reported 93% three-year residency placement rate (graduates/expected graduates 2023–24 through 2025–26 who were active NRMP applicants or attained residency outside NRMP); verify at mua.edu/why-mua/facts-and-stats. School-reported; independent verification recommended.
Frequently asked questions
Is Medical University of the Americas accredited?
Per our records (verified 2026-11-04), the primary status we surface is “Accredited” under ACCM (Accredited for six years to June 30, 2032). Always confirm on the linked primary source — agency decisions can change.
Who accredits Medical University of the Americas?
ACCM. See the accreditation section for the source link.
How much does MUA cost?
For MD students beginning September 2026: basic science tuition $13,750/term (terms 1–5); clinical medicine tuition $16,500/term (terms 6–10); administrative fee $4,900/term. School lists total tuition + admin fees USD $200,250 (beginning September 2026). Registry total program tuition figure: $151,250 (Tuition only for students beginning September 2026: basic science $13,750 × 5 + clinical medicine $16,500 × 5 (administrative fees excluded).). Confirm the live schedule on the school site. Verified 2026-11-04.
Does MUA require the MCAT?
MCAT policy: verify on the official MUA admissions page. Verified 2026-11-04.
Does Medical University of the Americas participate in U.S. Title IV federal student aid?
Our field is set to “Yes”. Confirm on the U.S. Department of Education foreign school lists and the school’s own financial-aid disclosures before relying on this.
Where is the official school website?
https://www.mua.edu/
When was this registry entry last verified?
2026-11-04 (ISO date). That is when we checked primary sources, not a marketing date from the school.
Primary sources
- ACCM assessed programmes (accredmed.org)
- Medical University of the Americas (mua.edu)
- MUA tuition and fees (mua.edu)
- Title IV / federal aid — US Dept. of Education foreign school list (studentaid.gov)
- MUA facts and stats (USMLE / residency) (mua.edu)
Sources checked on .
Next steps
Optional paths after the facts — neither changes any status. See the disclosure.