St. George's University (SGU), USA - Ranking, Reviews, Courses, Tuition Fees

Overview

About St. George's University (SGU)

Established in 1976 as a School of Medicine, St. George’s University (SGU) in Grenada, West Indies, has flourished and grown into a hub of international education over the years, drawing students from 150 countries to the Caribbean island. The university aims to bring together top talent from all over the globe and become a center for academic excellence. SGU has a network of over 25,000 School of Medicine graduates around the world.¹ Students at SGU can begin their academic journey at the breath-taking seaside campus, housing over 65 buildings which beautifully combine Georgian architecture with the vivid colors of the Caribbean.

SGU School of Medicine is accredited by the Grenada Medical and Dental Council (GMDC). GMDC has been recognized by the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME). The WFME’s recognition of GMDC ensures that SGU School of Medicine students will continue to have access to the USMLE, participate in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP), and apply for licensure to practice medicine in the US.

SGU also offers students the unique opportunity to begin their medical education in Grenada or the UK. Students have the option of doing clinical rotations in the US or the UK.

¹Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2025.

Scholarships & fees

2025-2026 tuition and administrative fees* for the MD program and tracks at SGU are as follows:

Four-year MD program: USD 374,986 (four years in total)
Five-year MD track: USD 418,370 (five years in total)
Six-year MD track: USD 461,754 (six years in total)
Seven-year MD track: USD 505,138 (seven years in total)

^{*The figures are based on 2025-2026 academic year rates and are subject to change. The MD program year totals include administrative fees. Note: Administrative fees do not apply to the MD tracks.}

All students are eligible to be reviewed for scholarships and need-based bursaries. Students may be eligible for multiple awards, depending on their circumstances. These include the Global Scholars Bursary and the International Peace Bursary, both of which are grants-in-aid that do not need to be repaid.

Global Scholars Bursary

Students may receive partial-tuition awards when joining the four-year MD program with SGU and Northumbria University. To be eligible, students must demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.

International Peace Bursary

Students may receive partial-tuition awards to support their work towards enhancing medical care systems. To be eligible, students must demonstrate financial need and the ability to fund the rest of the tuition fees.

SGU facts and stats

No other medical school in the world provides more new doctors to the US healthcare system. Over 1,049 US residencies in 2025.¹
SGU graduates have practiced at all US News and World Report 2025-2026 Best US Hospitals.²
SGU is the largest source of physicians licensed in the US—more than any other medical school in the world.³
89 percent US residency placement rate for international graduates over the last five years.⁴

¹ As the medical school graduating the largest number of students per year, SGU places the largest number of graduates into residency programs each year, based on internal SGU graduate/expected graduate and residency placement data as of September 2025.

² According to US News and World Report, 2025-2026.

³ According to FSMB physician licensure data, 2023.

⁴ Average of 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 residency placement rates. Residency placement rate is defined as the total number of international students/graduates (non-US or Canadian) who obtained a US residency divided by the total number of international students/graduates who applied to a US residency program in a given year as of September 2025.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

There is a range of entry options for students from all academic backgrounds.

University graduates

Four-year MD program: Bachelor’s degree in the requisite sciences.

High school graduates

Five-year MD track:

Advanced Levels with at least As and Bs in biology, chemistry, and either physics or math.
Full IB diploma with at least 32 points, three science subjects recommended.
India 10+2 or CBSE with at least an average of 80 percent, and at least 80 percent in biology, chemistry, physics, math, and English.

Six-year MD track:

Secondary school diploma with a strong performance in science.
Further education such as AS Levels, Baccalaureate, South Africa Matric, or Higher School Exam.

Seven-year MD track:

IGCSE with at least a B in six subjects, including biology, chemistry, physics, math and English.

International students are exempt from the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT). Students are not required to apply through UCAS or take the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET).

For full information on entry requirements, students should consult the SGU entry requirements on this webpage.

English language requirements

Any student who isn’t a native English speaker will either need an undergraduate degree from a native English-speaking country, or one of the following tests and scores:

IELTS: 7.0 overall and 7.0 on each band for direct entry
TOEFL: 94-101 overall for direct entry (24-26 reading / 24-26 listening / 23 speaking / 27-28 writing)
Password Skills: Scoring is the same as IELTS scoring for direct entry
C1 Advanced (CAE): 185 overall and 185 in each band for direct entry
PTE Academic: 66.3 overall for direct entry (67.6 reading / 66.2 listening / 65.3 speaking / 82.3 writing)
Duolingo English Test: 130 overall and 130 on each band for direct entry
Kaplan Test of English: 510 overall and 510 on each band for direct entry

Department and Faculty

Teaching quality

SGU faculty are totally committed to teaching. Students have access to:

Close to 2,000 faculty members
1,600 clinical faculty members
450 faculty members based at the Grenada campus
Professors all have an MD, PhD, or equivalent

SGU’s School of Medicine has received accreditation for decades, and as a result, the university’s medical graduates have continuously been eligible to practice in the US. The Grenada Medical and Dental Council (GMDC), SGU School of Medicine’s accreditor, is recognized by the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME) and the US National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA).

The WFME’s recognition of GMDC ensures that SGU School of Medicine students have access to USMLE Step exams, US clinical rotations, eligibility for US residency placement, and the physician licensing process in the US and many other countries worldwide.

Department Structure

Students holding a bachelor’s degree can follow the traditional four-year MD program. There are also three preclinical tracks leading to the MD program. The preclinical phase includes the study of preclinical sciences, humanities, and social sciences, as well as coursework that prepares students for medical school.

Basic Sciences are the first two years of the four-year MD program. Students can complete the entire two years in Grenada, or partly in the UK at Northumbria University. Teaching is through traditional lectures, laboratory sessions, small-group sessions, and case-based learning exercises. Faculties include:

Clinical faculty

The final two years are spent at hospitals and clinics across the US and UK. This is alongside learning through lectures, small group sessions, and directed study. Faculties include:

Emergency medicine
Family medicine and general practice
Obstetrics/gynecology
Psychiatry
Surgery

Campus and facilities

Facilities

SGU Campus, Grenada, West Indies

The Grenada campus is situated on a southwestern peninsula of the Caribbean island. There are 65 buildings across the seaside location, which combine Georgian architecture and vibrant Caribbean colors. The campus features the latest facilities, such as:

Lecture halls
Library
Laboratories
Playing field
Dining outlets
Healthcare clinic
Bank
Multi-purpose fitness and wellness center

There are many beautiful living spaces for students. Different options are available to suit different needs. Students can choose from single or double rooms in multicultural student communities.

Northumbria University Campus, Newcastle, UK

Those who begin their medical education in the UK will study at Northumbria University’s City Campus, owing to SGU’s partnership. Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, the university is home to many technical facilities that enhance the student experience, including:

Prototyping workshops
Media laboratories
CAD suites

How to apply

Start an application: sgu.edu/apply
Submit all academics, two letters of recommendation,¹ English exam result,²extracurricular activities, personal statement, and passport scan
Interview
Admissions decision³
Accept offer and submit deposit to secure your spot in the fall, winter or spring intakes
Travel to Grenada or the UK
Start studying medicine

¹ At least two letters of recommendation are required, one from a teacher or professor.
²An English exam is required for any prospective students whose country is not considered English-speaking as per UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) guidance.
³ Scholarship eligibility is reviewed after the admissions decision and is not guaranteed.