St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine in the Cayman Islands is a private institution. It operates as a for-profit medical school, offering programs primarily tailored to international students, particularly those from the United States and Canada. The university is known for its focus on providing medical education with a curriculum designed to meet the standards of North American medical licensing exams.
As a private entity, it relies on tuition fees and private funding rather than government support. The school is accredited by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP), ensuring its programs meet regional educational standards.