Study in Dominican Republic

Who this applies to

Students in the Dominican Republic. Spanish-medium; public UASD + large private sector.

Governing authority

Ministerio de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología (MESCyT).

Degree system

Grado/Licenciatura (4 yrs) · Maestría · Doctorado (emerging). Spanish-medium.

Admission

How

Bachillerato + POMA/PAA (Prueba de Orientación y Medición Académica) + institutional admission; international students apply directly.

Language

Spanish.

Tuition

Public

Low-cost at UASD (mass public access).

Private

Fee-paying (PUCMM, INTEC, UNPHU, APEC, UNIBE).

Note

UASD is one of the largest universities in the Americas by enrolment (~204,000).

Student visa & residence permit

Student visa for non-nationals.

Scholarships

MESCyT scholarships (national & international study).

Sources & references

• MESCyT/system — https://mescyt.gob.do/ (2026-06-12)
• UASD history — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomous_University_of_Santo_Domingo (2026-06-12)