Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Cost of Attendance at American University School of Medicine Aruba (AUSOMA)
Earning a medical degree is a major investment. At AUSOMA, we offer competitive tuition and a high-quality education in a supportive environment—making your path to becoming a doctor both smart and rewarding. At the American University School of Medicine Aruba (AUSOMA), your medical education goes beyond the classroom. AUSOMA is committed to providing an excellent medical education at a competitive cost. This immersive approach prepares you to practice medicine in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Below, you’ll find detailed information about our tuition and fees, along with available scholarships and financial aid options to help support your journey.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
- **Premedical Sciences $6,200
** - Basic Medical Sciences (MD1-4) $11,500
- **Basic Medical Science (MD5) $12,000
** - Clinical Sciences $15,500
Fees
- Application Fee: $100 (nonrefundable)
- Registration fee: $1000 (one time on admission, nonrefundable)
- USMLE Step 1 Board review access : $999
- Payment plan Fee: $250 per semester
- Malpractice Fee (36 weeks of clinicals): $1200
- Graduation Fee: $1000
- Official Transcript Fee: $50
- Immigration Student visa processing Fee: $550
- Immigration Deposit (Aruba Government): $500-$2600 (based on citizenship)
- Health Insurance: Based on age. Please contact admission office
- Basic Sciences per credit fee (less than 12 credits): $500 per credit
- PreMed per credit Fee (Less than 12 credits): $300 per credit
- RetakeMake Up Exam Fee: PreMed $300 per exam; MD Program $500 per exam
- Late tuition payment Fee: $250 after 1st week of classes
- Academic Standing Fee: $500 per month
- NBME Comprehensive Exam Fee: $250 for each exam (CBSE and CCSE)
- NBME Shelf Exam Fee for Clinical Sciences: $150 per rotation
- School ID replacement Fee: $50
- Readmittance Fee: $500
Tuition Payment Information
Paying for medical school should be straightforward. Below, you’ll find key details on how and when to pay your tuition, along with resources to help you plan.
Payment Options
Our Office of Student Finance is dedicated to helping you reach your educational goals. Discover resources to better understand your payment options, financial aid opportunities, and important tuition timelines throughout your academic journey at AUSOMA.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
At AUSOMA, we believe accessible healthcare starts with accessible medical education. We offer a variety of scholarships, grants, and financial aid opportunities to support our current and prospective students.
Medical School Seat Registration Information
To secure your place in the incoming class, a non-refundable seat registration fee of $1,000 is required. This amount is in addition to your tuition upon enrollment.
Registration fee deadlines will be communicated at the time of acceptance. All fees are listed in U.S. currency and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Checks must be drawn from U.S. banks.
Important: Failure to submit the required registration fee by the stated deadline will result in forfeiture of your seat for the term.
Take the Next Step Toward Your MD at a Leading Caribbean Medical School
1
Request Info About MD Program
Start your MD journey at AUSOMA. Discover our Caribbean program, world-class faculty, supportive campus community, and the adventure of studying in Aruba.
Connect with Admissions and start exploring your future in medicine.
2
School Scholarships & Grants
AUSOMA makes medical education more accessible with scholarships and grants that help qualified students reduce the cost of medical school tuition.
See all current financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
3
Apply to Medical School Today
Start your journey toward becoming a doctor. Applying to AUSOMA is simple, with two easy ways to begin your application to our Caribbean medical school.
Begin your journey today toward earning your MD.