Medical school with a US-style curriculum
Xavier University School of Medicine was founded in 2004 in Oranjestad. It offers a four-year MD programme based on the US curriculum: the basic sciences are taught in Aruba and clinical rotations take place in the United States.
The school is growing: a new residential campus opened in 2021 and construction of a new academic campus started in 2023.
Good to know
- Founded: 2004
- Programme: four-year MD
- Accreditation: ACCM, extended until the end of 2028
- Website: xusom.com
Information on this page can change over time, so check official sources for the latest details.
See also: more about education in Aruba.
Last updated: September 2026.