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St. Matthew's University

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For-profit Cayman Islands university

St. Matthew's University (SMU) is a private medical school located on Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands in the Caribbean. SMU has a School of Medicine and a School of Veterinary Medicine, which confer Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degrees, respectively. St. Matthew's University is owned by Global University Systems, which also owns Saba University School of Medicine and Medical University of the Americas.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1997Founded1

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Photo: St Matthews University, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons5

St. Matthew's University (SMU) is a private medical school located on Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands in the Caribbean. SMU has a School of Medicine and a School of Veterinary Medicine, which confer Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degrees, respectively. St. Matthew's University is owned by Global University Systems, which also owns Saba University School of Medicine and Medical University of the Americas.2

Corporate structure

St. Matthew's University is part of a group headed by Global University Systems. 11 entities, 5 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • Global University Systems Amsterdam
    • St. Matthew's University Orlando
    • Arden University Subsidiary · Coventry, United Kingdom
    • BSBI School of Business and Innovation Subsidiary · Berlin, Germany
    • Gisma University of Applied Sciences Subsidiary · Potsdam, Germany
    • London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) Subsidiary · United Kingdom
    • London College of Contemporary Music (LCCM) Subsidiary · London, United Kingdom
    • Medical University of the Americas – Nevis Subsidiary · Charlestown, Saint Kitts and Nevis
    • Saba University School of Medicine Subsidiary · Saba
    • St Patrick's College, London Subsidiary · London, United Kingdom
    • University of Applied Sciences Europe Subsidiary · Berlin, Germany

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

St. Matthew's University was established in 1997 on the island of Ambergris Caye, Belize, by physician Dr. Michael Harris. In 2002, the university relocated its campus and operations to Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands.

Following its relocation, the university expanded its academic scope by establishing the School of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. In 2021, the institution was acquired by the corporate education group Global University Systems (GUS), which manages its current financial and strategic operations.

From Wikipedia’s article on St. Matthew's University, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

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The main university campus is situated in the West Bay area of Grand Cayman. The campus features modern academic infrastructure, including lecture halls, research facilities, a gross anatomy laboratory, and a specialized Clinical Skills Laboratory designed to simulate real-world hospital environments. Students also utilize local medical and community facilities on the island for early patient interaction.

From Wikipedia’s article on St. Matthew's University, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Subsidiaries and ownership

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Timeline

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