The International University of the Health Sciences (IUHS) is a private medical school with a mailing address in Basseterre, St. Kitts, and a study centre in Frigate Bay.[1] Its sources disagree on the founding year: the St. Kitts and Nevis government website says 1997, Wikipedia says 1998, and the table on our country page listed 2007.[2][3] Wikipedia also states that its headquarters are in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.[3]
The school lists its pre-clinical years (11 blocks over two years) at $34,850 and the administrative tuition for 80 weeks of clinical rotations at $20,800, without naming a currency or a year; hospital fees are extra.[4] It states that it is fully accredited by the St. Kitts and Nevis Accreditation Board and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.[5] IUHS is not confirmed in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Key facts
| Official name | International University of the Health Sciences (IUHS)[1] |
| Location | P.O. Box 1267, Basseterre, St. Kitts; study centre: Marriott Concourse, 858 Frigate Bay Road, Frigate Bay, St. Kitts[1] |
| Type | Private medical school; Wikipedia gives its headquarters as Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada[3] |
| Founded | 1997 (St. Kitts and Nevis government website); 1998 (Wikipedia). Not stated on the school’s home page[2] |
| Programmes | 4-year MD, Pre-Clinical Science Program, Integrated Clinical Medicine, Clinical Program, Bachelor of Science, Masters Program, Pre-Med Program[1] |
| Accreditation (as stated by the school) | “fully accredited by the St.Kitts and Nevis Accreditation Board”; no date given[5] |
| Directory listing (as stated by the school) | Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) and with FAIMER[5] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | Not confirmed (no entry found in the sources read) |
| Tuition, pre-clinical (Years 1–2, 11 blocks) | $34,850 in total ($17,425 per year); currency and year not stated[4] |
| Tuition, clinical rotations (Years 3–4, 80 weeks) | $20,800 administrative tuition in total; hospital and clinic fees paid separately[4] |
| Admission (MD) | Prerequisite courses listed in the application form; BSc-MD pathway for applicants with little or no post-secondary prerequisites; letters of recommendation[6] |
| Language requirement | Not stated on the pages we read |
| Official website | iuhs.edu |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 7 November 2026.
About International University of the Health Sciences
IUHS describes itself as a global medical educational institution that aims to make medical education more student-centred and socially accountable. Its listed address is a post-office box in Basseterre, and its study centre is at the Marriott Concourse in Frigate Bay, St. Kitts.[1] The school also calls itself “not a traditional brick and mortar University” and says it uses modern technology in teaching.[7]
Wikipedia describes IUHS as a private medical school in Basseterre that opened in 1998, with headquarters in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.[3] The St. Kitts and Nevis government website says it was “founded in 1997”.[2] The school’s own home and about pages do not give a founding year. The table on our country page showed 2007, which none of these sources supports.
Is International University of the Health Sciences ranked?
We could not confirm a position for IUHS in the QS World University Rankings 2027, published on 18 June 2026. The QS website blocks automated access, and none of the sources we read names the school in that ranking. We therefore show “Not confirmed”. How we compile rankings.
The order of the table on the country page is not a ranking of quality.
Is International University of the Health Sciences accredited?
The statements below come from the school and the St. Kitts and Nevis government; none of them is dated.
- St. Kitts and Nevis: the school says “IUHS is fully accredited by the St.Kitts and Nevis Accreditation Board”.[5] The government website says the School of Medicine is accredited by the Government of the Federation of St. Christopher & Nevis and listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools, 7th edition.[2]
- WDOMS and FAIMER: the school says it is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and “listed with FAIMER”, and that its accreditation and directory listing make students eligible for the USMLE and MCC (Medical Council of Canada) examinations.[5] Wikipedia gives a FAIMER listing “effective in 1998” and a FAIMER school ID.[3] We could not open the directory itself to check the entry.
- Other jurisdictions: the school says its graduates have been licensed in the UK (General Medical Council), Australia and India. It does not say those bodies accredit or recognise IUHS.[5]
- CAAM-HP: not mentioned in the sources we read.
A directory listing is not the same as accreditation. Check the current status with the licensing body of the country where you want to practise before you enrol.
What can you study at International University of the Health Sciences?
The school lists a 4-year MD, a Pre-Clinical Science Program (Block 0), Integrated Clinical Medicine, a Clinical Program, a Bachelor of Science, a Masters Program and a Pre-Med Program.[1] The MD is the only programme with a stated duration (four years), structured around a pre-clinical phase and clinical rotations.[7] Wikipedia says the school offers MBBS and MD degrees and a premedical MBBS track of 90 credit hours for students without the prerequisite undergraduate degree.[3] Durations given in other places vary, so confirm the length of your route with the school.
How much does International University of the Health Sciences cost?
The school’s tuition page does not give a currency or an academic year (its footer reads © 2025). Amounts are shown with “$”.[4]
| Phase | Amount listed |
|---|---|
| Pre-clinical medical sciences, Years 1–2 (11 blocks) | $34,850 in total ($17,425 per year) |
| Clinical rotations, Years 3–4 (80 weeks) | $20,800 administrative tuition in total |
Hospital and clinic fees for clinical rotations are paid by the student directly; the page gives typical amounts of roughly $0 to $500 per week and up to $750 per week at California sites.[4] The page also lists items such as an annual IT fee and exam fees.[4]
The school’s marketing figures differ: its home page speaks of “approximately $80k for 4 years”, and another page of an average maximum of about $72k for four years including insurance and clinical rotation fees. Use the itemised tuition page for budgeting and ask the school for a current written fee schedule.[1][7]
How do you apply to International University of the Health Sciences?
You apply online and upload your documents, which you can do at your own pace. Recommenders can complete an online form or upload letters.[6] For the MD, applicants must complete prerequisite courses that are listed in the application form; IUHS also offers a BSc-MD pathway for students with little or no post-secondary education in the prerequisites. Letters of recommendation from professors and a doctor are described as important. All offers of acceptance are subject to receipt of originals.[6] We give no deadlines; check the school’s admissions pages.
Which language level do you need?
The admissions pages we read state no language requirement and no accepted language test. Ask the admissions office what level of English is expected and whether a test score is requested.[6]
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is International University of the Health Sciences?
Is International University of the Health Sciences accredited?
When was International University of the Health Sciences founded?
How much does the MD cost?
The tuition page lists $34,850 for the two pre-clinical years and $20,800 administrative tuition for the 80 weeks of clinical rotations, plus hospital fees; no currency or year is given.[4]
More about studying in Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Kitts and Nevis: best universities
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
More university profiles in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Sources
[1] International University of the Health Sciences: home page (page without a date)
[2] Government of St. Kitts and Nevis: International University of the Health Sciences (page without a date; footer 2026)
[3] Wikipedia: International University of the Health Sciences (history, headquarters and directory listing (secondary source))
[4] International University of the Health Sciences: Tuition (page without a date; footer © 2025)
[5] International University of the Health Sciences: Accreditation (page without a date; footer © 2025)
[6] International University of the Health Sciences: Admissions (page without a date)
[7] International University of the Health Sciences: Admissions overview (page without a date)
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