AUA

American University of Antigua College of Medicine Coolidge, Antigua and Barbuda · Private · Caribbean MD

Tuition: $61,005 (per year)
Out-of-state applicants: Welcome

Deadlines

Intakes: Rolling; classes start September, January, May (2026-27 calendar: Sept 7, Jan 11, May 11).

Essays

Personal statement (1 to 2 pages, 1.5-line spacing, full name on the page)

Explain the reasons for pursuing a career in medicine, what makes the applicant a potential asset to AUA, and any significant accomplishments or additional information that would be useful to the Admissions Committee in evaluating the application

Scholarship essay (500 words)

The scholarship essay is submitted with the scholarship application form after acceptance.

Editor's notes

Take the MCAT even though AUA won't use it to decide. If you're a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, your file isn't processed without a score, and a 500 or better adds $5,000 to every entry scholarship tier. Send it early.
Apply early for your target term. Admissions are rolling, decisions come three to four weeks after the interview, and the FAQ says scholarships and housing often go to early applicants.
Look at the whole bill, not the trimester price. The school's own estimate for the full M.D. is $500,875 including living costs, and new federal borrowers are capped at $50,000 a year with no Grad PLUS. Work out how you'll cover the gap before you pay a deposit.
Read the placement numbers carefully. The 95% rate counts graduates who were active residency applicants, not everyone who started. Ask admissions how many entering students reach graduation.

AUA

Deadlines

Essays

Personal statement (1 to 2 pages, 1.5-line spacing, full name on the page)

Scholarship essay (500 words)

Editor's notes

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