Living in Barbados as a Medical Student at
Ross University
Enhance your medical education with a truly unforgettable experience. Barbados provides a unique backdrop for your studies, with opportunities to relax, explore, and connect with a diverse community. Ross Med’s location offers a unique blend of academics, student support, and an island lifestyle.
Student Housing
As a student, you’ll spend 20 months of your Ross Med journey living on the island. The Villages at Coverley will quickly become your home away from home-a secure complex filled with amenities. Learn more about on- and off-campus housing at Ross Med in Barbados.
Admitted Students
Have you been accepted to Ross Med? Congratulations! Take the next steps and be sure to review important information for admitted students, including your checklists, important dates, and student supports.
Campus Facilities & Tour
Our campus at Ross University in Barbados includes a comprehensive medical sciences complex. Enter our interactive tour to see the campus yourself and learn more about our labs and facilities.
Around The Island
Ross Med offers more than just an MD program. We value work-life balance and offer a vibrant mix of activities and relaxation, from intramural sports to beaches, to hangouts at local restaurants. It's a lifestyle where community and outdoor living thrive, with spaces for collaboration and leisure.
Dining and Food
You’ll have plenty of options when it comes to dining during your time on the island. While you can find many of your favorite brands and foods from home in the local grocery store, you can also grab a bite at local restaurants that serve up mouthwatering creole cuisine and fresh seafood.
Campus Cuisine
On campus, visit the LESC to fuel up at The Coffee Bean or Island Caterer’s Cafeteria—or take a short walk to Starbucks or Sky Mall for coffee, pizza, and Caribbean food.
Local Fare
Explore restaurants featuring both local and international cuisine just steps from your front door in Coverley Square.
Be the Chef
A grocery store located at the Villages of Coverley carries a variety of brands as well as garden-fresh local produce and specialty products, including gluten-free, allergen-friendly, and organic options.
Student Activities at Ross Medical School Barbados
Student activities, clubs, and sports are an important part of student life at Ross University School of Medicine in Barbados. RUSM supports a wide variety of student organizations for students to engage in outside of the classroom, ranging from service to specialty interests. RUSM currently has approximately 40 different student groups for nearly every interest. Learn more about our clubs and organizations and how you can get involved.
