Sint Maarten is home to a number of institutions of higher education as well as specialized universities such as medical colleges. Many locals travel to Europe for continued education, and Sint Maarten also attracts a great deal of international students.

Before people apply to medical school, they typically engage in the undergraduate pursuits that are most likely to prepare them for the intensity of those programs. Pre-med coursework can put students on the path to further study and, ultimately, to careers in the medical field.