Aureus University offers an affordable choice for medical education. Applicants are encouraged to compare the total cost of the 4 or 5-Year MD program at Aureus with other offshore or US medical schools. Students discover that Aureus can provide them with the highest quality medical education at a truly affordable rate. In a comprehensive survey of US medical schools, Aureus tuition was ranked 50% lower than the average cost of US medical schools*.
4 Year MD Degree Program
| Basic Sciences | ||
|---|---|---|
| Session: | Duration: | Fees: |
| Semester 1 | 16 Weeks | $6995 |
| Semester 2 | 16 Weeks | $6995 |
| Semester 3 | 16 Weeks | $6995 |
| Semester 4 | 16 Weeks | $6995 |
| Semester 5 | 16 Weeks | $7995 |
| Total for Basic Sciences | $35,975 | |
| Clinical Sciences | ||
| Session: | Duration: | Fees: |
| Semester | 12 Weeks | $8495 |
| Semester | 12 Weeks | $8495 |
| Semester | 12 Weeks | $8495 |
| Semester | 12 Weeks | $8495 |
| Semester | 12 Weeks | $8495 |
| Semester | 12 Weeks | $8495 |
| Total for Clinical Sciences | $50,970 | |
The breakdown of fees for the 5 Year MD Degree program is outlined below. Please note that all fees are in US Dollars.
5 Year MD Degree Program
| PreMed | ||
|---|---|---|
| Session: | Duration: | Fees: |
| Semester 1 | 16 Weeks | $4495 |
| Semester 2 | 16 Weeks | $4495 |
| Semester 3 | 16 Weeks | $4495 |
| Total for PreMed | $13,484 | |
| Basic Sciences | ||
| Session: | Duration: | Fees: |
| Semester 1 | 16 Weeks | $6995 |
| Semester 2 | 16 Weeks | $6995 |
| Semester 3 | 16 Weeks | $6995 |
| Semester 4 | 16 Weeks | $6995 |
| Semester 5 | 16 Weeks | $7995 |
| Total for Basic Sciences | $35,975 | |
| Clinical Sciences | ||
| Session: | Duration: | Fees: |
| Semester | 12 Weeks | $8495 |
| Semester | 12 Weeks | $8495 |
| Semester | 12 Weeks | $8495 |
| Semester | 12 Weeks | $8495 |
| Semester | 12 Weeks | $8495 |
| Semester | 12 Weeks | $8495 |
| Total for Clinical Sciences | $50,970 | |
Fee Structure
At the beginning of their course of study, all Aureus students are required to pay a one-time, non-refundable enrollment/administrative fee of USD $795.00 in addition to the USD $50.00 application fee.
Tuition fees are due on the first of the month prior to the month of commencement of the semester (i.e. December 1st, April 1st, and August 1st). If fees are not paid on time, cancellation of enrollment may occur and a USD $250 late fee will be applied upon reinstatement.
Citizens of Aruba are awarded a 50% tuition scholarship as approved by the Government of Aruba.
Fees should be paid to the university’s United States admissions office by certified check, bank draft, money order, or wire transfer made payable to AUREUS, LLC in US dollars.
Additional General Costs – Food and Lodging
Food and lodging can range from $900 to $1200 per month depending on individual habits and preferences. Housing expenses usually vary depending on the type of apartment preferred and whether or not you are sharing with roommates. When sharing an apartment with roommates rental rates can be brought down to as low as $500 per month. Food expenses vary, once again, depending on individual taste and habit. Please note that all fees are in US Dollars.
STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR TRANSPORTATION AND LIVING EXPENSES.
Lab Fee
All students are required to pay the one-time US $250.00 fee for the Histology/Pathology lab at the time of enrollment.
Health Insurance
The government of Aruba requires that all new students obtain health insurance before they are enrolled into the Aruba Health Care System. There are no exceptions to this requirement. Once the student VISA is secured general medical insurance is provided by the Government of Aruba. The approximate cost is US$400.00-$600.00.
Indemnity/Malpractice Insurance during Clinical Rotations
All students are required to obtain malpractice insurance prior to the commencement of their clinical rotations. Aureus University will assist students with information concerning insurance companies that provide this service. Please note that the cost of malpractice insurance is not included in the tuition fees, and usually ranges from US$ 800-1200 per year during their clinical years in the United States.
Other Fees
- Graduation Fee: $700
- Student Government Association: $50
- Pre-Clinical enrollment tuition fee: $2000 per semester
Tuition Refund Policy
A request for withdrawal must be submitted in writing, authorized by the Dean of Academics to the Director of Administration. The amount of refund for new students who withdraw from the school is:
- 80% refund if enrolled for two weeks or less
- 60% refund if enrolled for three weeks or less
- 40% refund if enrolled for four weeks or less and no refund thereafter.
The date of withdrawal is counted from the date of receipt of the withdrawal letter.
No refund will be given to any current student after registration is completed.
*American Medical Student Association
