Why Aruba

One Happy Island

Aruba’s white-sand beaches, cooling trade winds, and warm people are just a few reasons why so many people return to Aruba year after year. 

Located 15 miles north of Venezuela in the warm waters of the southern Caribbean, Aruba is home to beautiful white-sand beaches, 82-degree days, and some of the friendliest people in the world. 

On the interior of the island, you’ll find Arikok National Park, a desert-like preserve with a variety of wildlife, cacti and dramatic rock formations. You’ll also find some of Aruba’s most striking views, as the ocean crashes against the rugged shoreline below. 

On the northeast coast, along with the windward shore, you’ll see Aruba’s unofficial mascots, the fofoti trees. The constant trade winds have permanently sculpted them into graceful, southwesterly bending forms.

One visit to Aruba and you’ll know why it’s known as One Happy Island. 

Learn more about Aruba tourism at aruba.com 

Aruba is 19.6 miles long and 6 miles across, with a total area of 70 square miles. Aruba is located just below the hurricane belt, and unlike many islands in the Caribbean, its climate is dry, so it rarely has a rainy day. On the south and west coasts of Aruba, you’ll find Oranjestad, the capital city, and miles of beaches that have been named some of the best in the world. Here, you’ll find most of the hotels and all-inclusive resorts in Aruba, and Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA). 

Aruba is 19.6 miles long and 6 miles across, with a total area of 70 square miles. Aruba is located just below the hurricane belt, and unlike many islands in the Caribbean, its climate is dry, so it rarely has a rainy day. On the south and west coasts of Aruba, you’ll find Oranjestad, the capital city, and miles of beaches that have been named some of the best in the world. Here, you’ll find most of the hotels and all-inclusive resorts in Aruba, and Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA). 

About Our Campus 

American University School of Medicine Aruba is located in the heart of Aruba, “One Happy Island.” Aruba is known as a quiet and safe island with gorgeous beaches and views. The island’s safety is one of the primary reasons it has become a major tourist attraction for visitors from the U.S. and worldwide.

Additionally, the ease of access to international travel, medical care, shopping, and a comfortable place to study are more reasons why this island is a perfect choice.

AUSOMA has positioned itself on this island as the ideal place for your medical education. The island has everything you need to be able to study and relax. Medical school will be rigorous and demanding; however, studying in a beautiful and modern location helps keep you balanced. Which we believe, leads to “One Happy School!”

Beautiful new campus!

Easy access to housing options

Local & authentic cuisine

Modern classrooms and new laboratory facilities

Relationship with local government, community, and healthcare system

Leading technology

About Our Campus 

American University School of Medicine Aruba is located in the heart of Aruba, “One Happy Island.” Aruba is known as a quiet and safe island with gorgeous beaches and views. The island’s safety is one of the primary reasons it has become a major tourist attraction for visitors from the U.S. and worldwide.

Additionally, the ease of access to international travel, medical care, shopping, and a comfortable place to study are more reasons why this island is a perfect choice.

AUSOMA has positioned itself on this island as the ideal place for your medical education. The island has everything you need to be able to study and relax. Medical school will be rigorous and demanding; however, studying in a beautiful and modern location helps keep you balanced. Which we believe, leads to “One Happy School!”

Brand new campus opening in Jan 2023!

Easy access to housing options

Local & authentic cuisine

Modern classrooms and new laboratory facilities

Relationship with local government, community, and healthcare system

Leading technology

Why Aruba

Aruba – One Happy Island!

When you touch Aruba it touches you back. It returns the love with warmth and kindness, natural treasures, and surprises.

Aruba is full of natural beaches, flora, and fauna. Aruba considers Island their life. Aruba is “one happy island” — and it lives more than up to that name. It’s the weather and the setting, but whatever makes the fine people who live on Aruba as good-spirited as they are, they are most welcoming.

Our friendly and knowledgeable admissions specialists are available to answer your questions. Book an appointment with our admissions team here.