The Medical University of the Americas (MUA) in Nevis is a private, for-profit institution. Established in 1998, it focuses on medical education, offering MD programs primarily to international students, particularly from the United States and Canada.
As a private university, MUA operates independently of government funding, relying on tuition fees and private investments. It is accredited by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP), ensuring its programs meet regional standards for medical education.
