Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

Ross University
School of Veterinary Medicine
TypePrivate, for-profit
Established1982 (1982)
Location,
Websitewww.rossu.edu/veterinary-school/

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM), founded in 1982, is a university offering the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. As of 2014, RUSVM began offering Master of Science and PhD degrees in public health, global animal health, conservation medicine, and other research areas supported by the school. The school is located in St. Kitts. Administrative offices are located in Downers Grove, IL. RUSVM is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education.

RUSVM students come from all over the world, with most being citizens or permanent residents of the United States,[1] who are eligible to apply for financial assistance under Title IV of the Higher Education Act.[2] As of 2019, RUSVM has graduated more than 5,500 veterinarians. RUSVM enrolls students three times per year: September, January and May. RUSVM is owned by Adtalem Global Education.

  1. ^ Larkin, Malinda (3 May 2013). "Statistics shed light on international education". JAVMA News.
  2. ^ Smith, Donald (9 May 2013). "The Proprietary Model: Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine". Veritas Blog. Archived from the original on 20 May 2015.