Dominican Republic STRUCTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM Description: Higher education is provided by public and private universities and other higher education institutions. All institutions must be authorized by the SEESCYT, which replaced the Consejo Nacional de Educación Superior (CONES) in 2001. The SEESCYT supervises the enforcement of regulations in the field of higher education and provides technical assistance to higher education institutions and advisory services to the executive power. Stages of studies: University level first stage: Licenciatura Courses usually last four years and lead to the Licenciatura. Courses in fields such as Engineering and Architecture take five to six years and lead to a professional title. University level second stage: Especialista, Maestrı´a, Doctor Studies last between one and three years following the Licenciatura and lead to the title and/or degree of Especialista or Maestrı́a. The only Doctorados conferred are professional qualifications in Law, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry. Studies last for approximately six years and lead to the title of Doctor. ADMISSION TO HIGHER EDUCATION Admission to university-level studies: Name of secondary school credential required: Bachillerato For entry to: Universidad, Instituto Técnico de Estudios Superiores, Instituto Especializado de Estudios Superiores Foreign students admission: Quotas: 33% Entrance exam requirements: Students must hold the Bachillerato, pass an Examen de Admisión, and hold a copy of their academic record, together with a certification by their home university. Entry regulations: Foreign students must possess a student visa or a residence permit, depending on their nationality. A good command of Spanish is necessary. Health requirements: Foreign students must hold a health certificate Language requirements: Students must have a good command of Spanish. RECOGNITION OF STUDIES Quality assurance system: The SEESCYT authorizes the opening of higher education institutions and the ADAAC is responsible for the evaluation and accreditation, on a voluntary basis, of programmes and institutions. NATIONAL BODIES Secretarı́a de Estado de Educación superior, Ciencia y Tecnologı́a - SEESCyT (Secretariat of State for Higher Education, Science and Technology) Secretary of State: Ligia Amada Melo de Cardona Secretary, Higher Education: Datt Nardelina Isabel Av. Máximo Gómez No. 31, esq Pedro Henriquez Ureña Santo Domingo 1 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC–Institutions Tel: +1(809) 731 1100 EMail: info@seescyt.gov.do WWW: http://www.seescyt.gov.do Role of national body: Responsible for the formulation of higher education policies, planning, promotion and evaluation. Asocación Dominicana para el Autoestudio y la Acreditación - ADAAC (Dominican Association for Self-Evaluation and Accreditation) President: Gustavo Batista Vargas Executive-Director: Saturnino de los Santos C/ Máximo Cabral #11, Casi Esq. Canoabo, Gazcue Santo Domingo Tel: +809 686 5264 Fax: +809 688 7562 WWW: http://adaac.org.do/ Asociación Dominicana de Rectores de Universidades - ADRU (Dominican Association of University Rectors) Calle Juan Paradas Bonilla No. 5, Apto. 3, tercer Nivel, Ensanche Naco Apartado Postal No.2465 Santo Domingo Tel: +1(809) 683 0003 Fax: +1(809) 565 4933 EMail: adru@verizon.net.do;adru@cobetel.net WWW: http://www.adru.org Role of national body: Encourages inter-university relations to promote academic activities, research and lifelong education, and exchanges with national and international bodies. Data for academic year: 2008-2009 Source: IAU from National Information System on Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Santo Domingo, 2008 Bodies updated in 2009 INSTITUTIONS APEC UNIVERSITY Universidad APEC (UNAPEC) Avenida Máximo Gómez 72, Santo Domingo Tel: +1 809 686-0021 Fax: +1 809 685-5581 EMail: apec@apec.edu.do Website: http://www.unapec.edu.do Rector: Justo Pedro Castellanos (2007-) International Relations: Inmaculada Madera Divisions Post-Baccalaureate and Master’s Degrees (Administration; Finance; Industrial and Production Economics; International Law; Management; Marketing) Schools Accountancy (Accountancy); Administration (Administration) Dean: Lourdes Concepción; Arts (Advertising and Publicity; Architectural and Environmental Design; Arts and Humanities; Graphic Design; Interior Design); Computer Science (Computer Science; Systems Analysis); Engineering and Technology (Electrical Engineering; Electronic Engineering; Industrial Engineering; Technology); Law (Law) Dean: Alejandro Moscoso; Marketing (Marketing); Tourism (Hotel Management; Tourism) 2 History: Founded 1965 as Instituto de Estudios Superiores by the Acción Pro-Educación y Cultura, Inc. (APEC). Acquired present status 1983. A private Institution authorized by the Government to award degrees in 1968. Governing Bodies: Board of Trustees Academic Year: January to December (January-April; May-August; September-December) Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance examination Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish International Co-operation: With universities in USA, Puerto Rico, Canada, Spain and France. Accrediting Agencies: Secretariat for Higher Education, Science and Technology of the Dominican Republic Degrees and Diplomas: Técnico: Architectural Drawing, 2 yrs; Licenciatura: Accountancy; Advertising; Business Administration; Law; Marketing; Tourism and Hotel Management, 4 yrs; Professional Title: Electronics; Industrial Engineering; Interior Design; Systems Analysis and Design, 4 yrs; Professional Title: Engineering; Engineering and Architecture Drawing; Especialista; Maestrı́a: Business Administration; Executive Management; Marketing Management; Multimedia; Production Management, a further 2 yrs. Also DOMINICAN REPUBLIC–Institutions postgraduate Diploma in Finance Management and International Commercial Law, 1 yr Student Services: Academic counselling, Employment services, Sports facilities, Language programs, Health services, Canteen Student Residential Facilities: None Libraries: 39,748 vols Publications: Coloquios Jurı́dicos; Investigación y Ciencia; Revista Cientı́fica Press or Publishing House: Imprenta Cenapec Last Updated: 08/12/09 AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF SANTO DOMINGO Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) Apartado postal 1355, Ave. Alma Mater, Ciudad Universitaria, Santo Domingo Tel: +1 809 533-8273 Fax: +1 809 508-7374 +1 809 508-7375 EMail: info@uasd.edu.do Website: http://www.uasd.edu.do Rector: Franklin Garcı́a Fermı́n Tel: +1 809 501-1325 EMail: rectoria@uasd.edu.do Secretario General: Juan López EMail: jlopezb18@hotmail.com International Relations: Enrique Chalas Tel: +1 809 686-2383, Fax: +1 809 689-2899 Colleges Basic Studies (for 1st yr students) Student Services: Academic counselling, Social counselling, Cultural centre, Sports facilities, Language programs, Handicapped facilities, Health services, Canteen Student Residential Facilities: Yes Special Facilities: Anthropology Museum Libraries: Central Library, c. 252,470 vols; Agriculture c. 660; Economics and Social Sciences, c. 5,130; Humanities, c. 2,000; Engineering and Architecture, c. 1,170 Last Updated: 08/12/09 CATHOLIC TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF BARAHONA Universidad Católica Tecnológica de Barahona Apartado postal 006, Calle 1ra. Barrio Juan Pablo Duarte, Batey Central, Barahona 006 EMail: viceacademica@ucateba.edu.do Website: http://www.ucateba.edu.do/ Rector: José Angel González Hernández Schools Business Studies (Accountancy; Business Administration; Hotel Management; Marketing; Tourism); Computer Science (Computer Science); Education (Education); Law (Law); Nursing (Nursing) History: Founded 1997 as Instituto Católico Tecnológico de Barahona. Acquired present status 2004. Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish Degrees and Diplomas: Licenciatura; Especialista; Maestrı´a Last Updated: 10/11/09 Faculties Agronomy and Veterinary Science (Agronomy; Animal Husbandry; Dairy; Veterinary Science); Arts (Advertising and Publicity; Cinema and Television; Design; Fine Arts; Music; Theatre); Economics and Social Sciences (Accountancy; Administration; Economics; Marketing; Public Administration; Social Work; Sociology; Statistics); Engineering and Architecture (Agricultural Engineering; Architecture; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Engineering; Industrial Engineering; Mechanical Engineering); Health Sciences (Medicine; Nursing; Orthodontics; Pharmacology; Pharmacy; Radiology); Humanities (Arts and Humanities; Communication Studies; History; Modern Languages; Pedagogy; Philosophy; Psychology; Social Sciences); Law (Law; Political Sciences); Science (Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Mathematics; Microbiology; Natural Sciences; Parasitology; Physics) History: Founded 1538 by Bull of Pope Paul III. Directed by Dominican Order of Preachers until 1802. Closed during the French occupation. Became a lay institution in 1815 but again closed 182244 during Haitian occupation. Again reopened and reorganized 1865, 1914, and 1937. Following Law on University autonomy 1961 adopted new status 1966. Financially supported by the State. Governing Bodies: Claustro Universitario; Consejo Universitario Academic Year: January to December (January-May; JulyDecember) Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) or recognized foreign equivalent Fees: (US Dollars): 300 per semester; foreign students, 900 Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish International Co-operation: With universities in USA, Mexico, Spain, Venezuela, Argentina, Costa Rica and Puerto Rico. Degrees and Diplomas: Licenciatura: Accountancy; Biology; Business Administration; Chemistry; Pharmacy; Philosophy and Letters; Physics; Political Science; Public Administration, 5 yrs; Licenciatura: Computer Science; Economics; Education; History; Letters; Psychology; Sociology, 4 yrs; Licenciatura: Languages, 4 1/ 2 yrs; Licenciatura: Law, 6 yrs; Professional Title: Agriculture (Ingeniero agrónomo); Economics, 5 yrs; Professional Title: Architecture (Arquitecto); Chemistry (Ingeniero quı́mico); Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Ingeniero mecánico electricista), 6 yrs; Professional Title: Biology (Técnico biólogo); Physics (Técnico en Ciencias Fı́sicas), 3 yrs; Professional Title: Marketing; Medical Technology (Tecnólogo médico), 4 yrs; Doctor: Medicine; Odontology, 7 yrs; Doctor: Veterinary Medicine, 5 yrs CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF SANTO DOMINGO Universidad Católica de Santo Domingo (UCSD) Apartado postal 2733, Calle Santo Domingo 3, Ens. La Julia, Santo Domingo Tel: +1 809 544-2812 Fax: +1 809 540-2351 EMail: ucsd@verizon.net.do Website: http://www.ucsd.edu.do Rector: Ramón Alonso Vicerrectora Académica: Rosa Kranwinkel Faculties Architecture and Fine Arts (Architecture; Design; Fine Arts; Graphic Design; Handicrafts; Interior Design); Economics and Administration (Accountancy; Banking; Business Administration; Economics; Finance; Hotel Management; Marketing; Tourism); Education (Education; Education of the Handicapped; English; French; Native Language; Native Language Education; Preschool Education; Primary Education); Health Sciences (Health Sciences; Nursing); Humanities and Education (Anthropology; Archaeology; Arts and Humanities; Geography; History; Psychology); Law and Political Science (Law; Political Sciences); Science and Technology (Computer Engineering; Computer Science; Information Sciences; Mathematics; Natural Sciences; Technology); Social Sciences and Communication (Advertising and Publicity; Communication Studies; Social Sciences); Theology (Theology) Research Centres Family Studies and Research (Family Studies) History: Founded 1982. Academic Year: January to December (January-May; AugustDecember) Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish Degrees and Diplomas: Técnico: Technical Studies, 2 yrs; Licenciatura: 4 yrs; Especialista; Maestrı´a: a further 2 yrs. Also Postgraduate Diploma, 1 yr Libraries: Cardenal Octavio Antonio Beras Library Press or Publishing House: Catholic University Press Last Updated: 08/12/09 3 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC–Institutions CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST Schools Universidad Central del Este (UCE) Apartado postal 512, Avenida Francisco Alberto Caamaño Deño, San Pedro de Macorı́s Tel: +1 809 520-3562 Fax: +1 809 246-2266 EMail: info@uce.edu.do Website: http://www.uce.edu.do Rector: José E. Hazim-Frappier EMail: jhazim@uce.edu.do Vicerrector Ejecutivo: Richard Peguero Tel: +1 809 529-3562, Ext. 241 EMail: rpeguero@uce.edu.do International Relations: Kamel Hazim, International Affairs Director Tel: +1 809 529-3562, Ext. 280, Fax: +1 809 246-4341 EMail: khazim@uce.edu.do Faculties Architecture (Architecture) Director: Vanessa Vélez; Dentistry (Dentistry) Director: Joanna Nicolas de Diaz; Economics and Social Sciences (Accountancy; Business Administration; Hotel Management; Information Sciences; Marketing; Pedagogy; Tourism); Engineering (Civil Engineering; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Industrial Engineering; Mechanical Engineering) Director: Maria Cristina Tejada; Law (Law) Director: Juana Ozuna; Medicine (Medicine; Nursing; Pharmacy) Director: Jose Wazar Further Information: Also Teaching Hospitals, Spanish course for foreign students, teaching hotel History: Founded 1970. A private Institution recognized by the State 1971. Governing Bodies: Consejo Superior Universitario Academic Year: January to December (January-April; May-August; September-December) Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) or equivalent, or recognized foreign equivalent Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish International Co-operation: With universities in USA and Puerto Rico. Accrediting Agencies: Secretariado de Estado de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnologı́a Degrees and Diplomas: Licenciatura: Accountancy; Business Administration; Education, 3 yrs; Licenciatura: Biology; Pharmacy, 4 yrs; Licenciatura: Social Communication, 3 1/2 yrs; Professional Title: Architecture (Arquitecto); Engineering (Ingeniero), 4 yrs; Doctor: Dentistry; Law, 4 yrs; Doctor: Medicine, 6 yrs Student Services: Academic counselling, Social counselling, Foreign student adviser, Sports facilities Special Facilities: Anthropology Museum Libraries: Central Library, c. 150,000 vols Publications: Medical Journal (monthly) Academic Staff 2006-2007 FULL-TIME Student Numbers 2006-2007 All (Foreign Included) FOREIGN ONLY MEN WOMEN TOTAL – – c. 700 3,864 – 5,100 – 8,964 588 Last Updated: 31/01/07 CIBAO TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Technology (Agronomy; Computer Science; Industrial Engineering; Technology) History: Founded 1983 as Instituto Tecnológico del Cibao Acquired present title and status 2002. Governing Bodies: Asamblea General; Junta Directiva Academic Year: January to December (January-May; AugustDecember) Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish Degrees and Diplomas: Licenciatura: Accountancy; Business Administration; Education; Law; Nursing, 5 yrs; Professional Title: Agricultural Engineering (Ingeniero agrı́cola); Architecture (Arquitecto); Civil Engineering (Ingeniero civil), 5 yrs; Professional Title: Engineering (Ingeniero), 5 1/2 yrs; Doctor: Dentistry; Medicine; Veterinary Medicine, 5-6 yrs. Also lower level technical qualifications, 2 1/2 yrs Libraries: Biblioteca Dr. Rubén Alvarez Valencia, c. 8,000 vols Last Updated: 10/12/09 DOMINICAN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY Universidad Adventista Dominicana (UNAD) Apartado postal 770, Aut. Duarte, Km 74 1/2, Sonador, Bonao, Monseñor Nouel Tel: +1 809 525-7533 Fax: +1 809 525-4048 EMail: info@unad.edu.do Website: http://www.unad.edu.do Rector: Téofilo Pichardo Tel: +1 829 257-2969 EMail: teofiloap@hotmail.com Centres Research Head: Alfa Sueso Faculties Administration (Accountancy; Business Administration; Marketing); Engineering and Technology (Computer Science; Engineering; Systems Analysis); Humanities (Education; Psychology); Theology (Theology) History: Founded 1982. Governing Bodies: Administrative Board Academic Year: September to May (September-December; January-May) Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish Accrediting Agencies: Adventista Acrediting Association (AAA), Secretaria Educacı́on Superior Degrees and Diplomas: Licenciatura: 4 yrs; Maestrı́a: Education; Theology, 4 yrs Student Services: Academic counselling, Social counselling, Employment services, Foreign student adviser, Nursery care, Cultural centre, Sports facilities, Language programs, Health services, Canteen, Foreign Studies Centre Student Residential Facilities: Yes Libraries: c. 16,100 vols Publications: Ciencia y Humanismo (biennially) Last Updated: 10/11/09 Universidad Católica Tecnológica del Cibao (UTECI) Apartado postal 401, Avenida Universitaria esq. Pedro A. Rivera, La Vega Tel: +1 809 573-1020 Fax: +1 809 573-6194 Website: http://www.ucateci.edu.do Rector: Fausto Ramón Mejı́a Vallejo Faculties Administration (Accountancy; Administration; Marketing); Health Sciences (Dentistry; Medicine; Nursing; Psychology); Humanities (Architecture; Arts and Humanities; Civil Engineering; Education; Law) 4 DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY FOR PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Universidad Central Dominicana de Estudios Profesionales (UCDEP) Avenida Independencia, Km 9, (Colegio San Gabriel), Apartado Postal 1263, D.N., Santo Domingo Tel: +1 809 508-3279 Fax: +1 809 699-2675 EMail: info@ucdep.edu.do Website: http://www.ucdep.edu.do Rector: Dulcilido Vásquez EMail: rector@ucdep.edu.do DOMINICAN REPUBLIC–Institutions Faculties Health Sciences (Dietetics; Health Sciences; Nursing; Nutrition); Humanities and Social Sciences (Education; Law; Library Science; Psychology); Technology and Natural Resources (Agricultural Engineering; Agronomy; Computer Science; Electrical Engineering; Forestry; Industrial Engineering; Natural Resources; Technology) History: Founded 1975. Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish Degrees and Diplomas: Técnico; Licenciatura; Professional Title Last Updated: 09/12/09 DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY O&M Universidad Dominicana O&M Apartado postal 509, Avenida Independencia 200, Santo Domingo Tel: +1 809 533-7733 Fax: +1 809 535-0084 EMail: rectoria@udoym.edu.do Website: http://www.udoym.edu.do Rector: José Rafael Abinader History: Founded 1996 as Instituto Superior de Psicologı́a Industrial Dominicana, acquired present title 2001. Degrees and Diplomas: Licenciatura Last Updated: 09/12/09 DOMINICAN-AMERICAN UNIVERSITY Universidad Dominico-Americana (ICDA) Avenida Abraham Lincoln 21, Santo Domingo Tel: +1 809 535-0665 Fax: +1 809 533-8809 EMail: dir.dominicana@codetel.net.do Website: http://www.dominicoamericano.edu.do Directora: Elisabeth de Windt Programmes Business Administration (Accountancy; Administration; Secretarial Studies); Computer Engineering (Computer Engineering); Education (Education); Tourism (Tourism) Degrees and Diplomas: Licenciatura; Especialista Last Updated: 08/12/09 Centres Postgraduate and Maestrı́a Studies Faculties Economics and Administration (Accountancy; Advertising and Publicity; Banking; Business Administration; Hotel Management; Marketing; Modern Languages; Tourism); Engineering and Technology (Architecture; Civil Engineering; Computer Science; Electronic Engineering; Engineering Drawing and Design; Industrial Engineering; Systems Analysis); Humanities and Science (Arts and Humanities; Communication Studies; Natural Sciences; Psychology); Juridical Sciences (Law) Units Continuing Education (Continuing Education) Further Information: Branches in Moca, Puerto Plata, Romana, San José de Ocoa and Santiago History: Founded 1966. Degrees and Diplomas: Licenciatura; Especialista; Maestrı´a Last Updated: 09/12/09 DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY OF DENTISTRY Universidad Odontológica Dominicana (UOD) Avenida 27 de Febrero, esq. Las Palmas, Santo Domingo Tel: +1 809 560-7477 Fax: +1 809 560-7524 EMail: adm@uod.edu.do; kasparov@verizon.net.do Website: http://www.uod.edu.do Rectora: Vilma Deschamps De Baez Schools Dentistry (Dentistry) History: Founded 1985. Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish Degrees and Diplomas: Professional Title; Maestrı́a Last Updated: 09/12/09 DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY OF INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY Universidad Psicologı́a Industrial Dominicana (UPID) Apartado postal 2327, Calle 1ra. 27Urb. KG Carr. Sánchez Km. 6 1/ 2, Santo Domingo Tel: +1 809 533-7141 Fax: +1 809 533-4544 EMail: psicologiadom@codetel.net.do Website: http://www.upid.edu.do Rector: Ricardo Winter Programmes Computer Engineering; Human Resources; Marketing; Secretarial Studies EUGENIO MARÍA DE HOSTOS UNIVERSITY Universidad Eugenio Marı́a de Hostos (UNIREMHOS) Apartado postal 2694, Avenida Abraham Lincoln 126, Santo Domingo Tel: +1 809 532-2495 Fax: +1 809 535-4636 EMail: uni.eugenio@codetel.net.do Website: http://www.uniremhos.edu.do/ Rector: José Dı́az Vargas Faculties Economics and Administration (Administration; Economics); Health Sciences (Health Sciences); Humanities and Social Sciences (Arts and Humanities; Social Sciences); Law (Law); Science and Technology (Natural Sciences; Technology) Schools Communication and Public Relations (Communication Studies; Public Relations) History: Founded 1981. A private institution. Degrees and Diplomas: Licenciatura; Maestrı´a Last Updated: 09/12/09 FEDERICO HENRÍQUEZ Y CARVAJAL UNIVERSITY Universidad Federico Henrı́quez y Carvajal (UFHEC) Avenida Isabel Aguiar 100 casi esq. Guarocuya, Santo Domingo Tel: +1 809 531-1000 Fax: +1 809 531-5288 EMail: info@ufhec.edu.do Website: http://www.ufhec.edu.do Rectora: Margarita Cornielle de Fermin EMail: rectoria@ufhec.edu.do Faculties Health Sciences (Dentistry; Health Sciences; Nursing); Humanities (Arts and Humanities) History: Founded 1991. Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish FELIX ADAM EXPERIMENTAL UNIVERSITY Universidad Experimental Felix Adam (UNEFA) Apartado postal 48-2-Feria, Calle Plaza de la Cultura 151, El Millón, Santo Domingo Tel: +1 809 683-3121 Fax: +1 809 683-3425 EMail: unefa@codetel.net.do Website: http://www.unefa.edu.do Rector: José Ramón Holguı́n Brito 5 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC–Institutions Programmes Business Administration (Business Administration); Law (Law); Marketing (Marketing); Natural Resources and Environment (Environmental Management; Environmental Studies; Natural Resources) History: Founded 1996. Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish Degrees and Diplomas: Licenciatura Last Updated: 09/12/09 FERNANDO ARTURO DE MERIÑO UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY Universidad Agroforestal Fernando Arturo de Meriño (UAFAM) Avenida La Confluencia, Jarabacoa Tel: +1 809 574-6234 +1 809 574-2136 Fax: +1 809 574-6405 EMail: info@uafam.edu.do Website: http://uafam.edu.do Last Updated: 09/12/09 INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE Instituto Superior de Agricultura (ISA) Apartado postal 166, Avenida Antonio. Guzmán, Km. 51/2, la Herradura, Santiago Tel: +1 809 247-2000 Fax: +1 809 247-2626 EMail: isa.rectoria@codetel.net.do Website: http://www.isa.edu.do/isaweb/ Rector: Benito Ferreiras Programmes Agricultural Engineering (Agricultural Engineering); Animal Husbandry (Animal Husbandry); Food Technology (Food Technology); Forestry Engineering (Forestry); Veterinary Science and Zoology (Veterinary Science; Zoology) Degrees and Diplomas: Professional Title; Especialista; Maestrı́a Last Updated: 16/11/09 Rector: Telésforo Gónzalez Mercado INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY Universidad Interamericana (UNICA) Faculties Agronomy and Forestry (Agronomy; Forestry); Humanities (Arts and Humanities; Education); Law and Political Science (Law; Political Sciences); Science and Technology (Computer Science); Social Sciences and Administration (Accountancy; Business Administration; Marketing; Social Sciences) History: Founded 1996. Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish Degrees and Diplomas: Licenciatura; Professional Title Last Updated: 08/12/09 IBERO-AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, SANTO DOMINGO Universidad Iberomericana (UNIBE) Apartado postal 22333, Avenida Francia 129, Santo Domingo Tel: +1 809 689-4111 Fax: +1 809 686-5121 EMail: unibe@codetel.net.do Website: http://www.unibe.edu.do Rector: Julio Castaños Guzmán EMail: rectoria@unibe.edu.do Schools Advertising and Communication (Advertising and Publicity; Communication Arts); Architecture (Architecture); Business Administration (Business Administration); Civil Engineering (Civil Engineering); Dentistry (Dentistry); Early Chilhood Education (Preschool Education); Industrial Engineering (Industrial Engineering); Information and Communication Technology (Information Technology); Interior Design (Interior Design); Law (Law); Marketing (Marketing); Medicine (Medicine); Psychology (Clinical Psychology; Educational Psychology; Psychology); Religion (Bible; Religion; Theology); Tourism and Hotel Management (Hotel Management; Tourism) Further Information: Also Teaching Hospital (INDEN); National Centre for Diabetes History: Founded 1982 as the result of joint efforts of Dominican and Spanish institutions and private citizens interested in the advancement of higher education. Governing Bodies: Board of Regents Academic Year: September to August (September-December; January-May; June-August) Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance exam Degrees and Diplomas: Licenciatura: Arts, 9-11 sem; Doctor: Medicine, 11-15 sem; Especialista; Maestrı́a Student Services: Academic counselling, Social counselling, Sports facilities, Handicapped facilities, Canteen Student Residential Facilities: For c. 2,500 students Special Facilities: computer labs Libraries: University Library, c. 50,000 vols, c. 1,300 periodicals Publications: Revista de Ciencia y Cultura 6 Apartado postal 20687, Calle Dr. Báez 2, Gazcue, Santo Domingo Tel: +1 809 685-6562 +1 809 687-2529 Fax: +1 809 689-8581 EMail: unica@codetel.net.do Website: http://www.unica.edu.do Rector: Gabriel Read Vice-Rector Académico: Raúl Parmenio Dı́az Faculties Law and Political Science (Law; Political Sciences); Science and Technology (Computer Science; Dental Technology; Industrial Engineering); Social Sciences and Humanities (Accountancy; Advertising and Publicity; Arts and Humanities; Biology; Business Administration; Chemistry; Communication Studies; Economics; Education; Educational Administration; Educational Psychology; English; French; Human Resources; International Business; Pedagogy; Philosophy; Physical Education; Preschool Education; Primary Education; Psychology; Public Relations; Social Sciences; Sociology; Tourism) History: Founded 1982. Degrees and Diplomas: Licenciatura; Professional Title; Especialista; Maestrı´a. Also Doctorado Last Updated: 09/12/09 NATIONAL EVANGELICAL UNIVERSITY, SANTIAGO Universidad Nacional Evangélica, Santiago Av. Estrella Sadhalá No. 202, La Terraza, Santiago de los Caballeros Tel: +1 809 247-3535 Fax: +1 809 583-6700 EMail: miledy_santana@hotmail.com Website: http://www.unev-rd.edu.do Rector: Salustiano Bolivar Mojica Rijo Faculties Health Sciences (Alternative Medicine; Health Sciences; Nursing; Nutrition; Pharmacology); Humanities (Arts and Humanities; Education; Psychology; Theology) Further Information: Also branches in Santo Domingo and Villa Altagracia History: Founded 1986 to bring an Evangelical Christian perspective to higher education in the Dominican Republic. Governing Bodies: Fundación Evangélica Universitaria Academic Year: January to December Admission Requirements: High School Diploma and Transcripts (legalized by the Dominican Consulate in country of origin for foreign students) Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish Degrees and Diplomas: Licenciatura: 3-5 yrs; Maestrı́a: a further 2 yrs DOMINICAN REPUBLIC–Institutions Student Services: Academic counselling, Employment services, Foreign student adviser, Sports facilities, Language programs, Health services, Canteen Special Facilities: Experimental Farm Libraries: Total, c. 50,000 vols Publications: Homo Novus (monthly) Press or Publishing House: EDUNEV Last Updated: 10/12/09 NATIONAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Universidad Nacional Tecnológica Dr. Delgado esq. Bolı́var, Gazcue EMail: info@unnatec.edu.do Website: http://www.insutec.edu.do/portal/index.html Rector: William Capellan Ferreira Schools Business Administration (Accountancy; Business Administration; Marketing; Systems Analysis) Degrees and Diplomas: Licenciatura Last Updated: 10/12/09 NATIONAL UNIVERSITY-INSTITUTE OF EXACT SCIENCES Universidad-Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Exactas (INCE) Apartado postal 1796, Avenida Gustavo Mejı́a Ricart 211 esq. Dr. Defilló, Ens. Quisqueya, Santo Domingo Tel: +1 809 540-7300 Fax: +1 809 567-7424 EMail: ince@tricom.net Website: http://www.ince.edu.do/ Rector: Manuel Bergés Departments Lifelong Education (Accountancy; Architecture; Business Administration; Computer Science; Economics; Engineering; Finance; Fine Arts; Human Resources; Law; Marketing) Faculties Economics and Social Sciences (Accountancy; Business Administration; Economics; Marketing); Engineering, Architecture and Technology (Architecture; Civil Engineering; Design; Industrial Engineering; Interior Design); Law and Political Science (Law; Political Sciences) Degrees and Diplomas: Licenciatura; Professional Title. Also post-grados Last Updated: 10/12/09 NORDESTANA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY Universidad Católica Nordestana (UCNE) Apartado postal 239, Calle 27 de Febrero, Esqo Restauración, San Francisco de Macorı́s, Duarte 239 Tel: +1 809 588-3239 Fax: +1 809 244-1647 EMail: rectoria@ucne.edu Website: http://www.ucne.edu Rector: Ramón Alfredo de la Cruz Baldera Tel: +1 809 588-3505 Vicerrectora Académica: Yany Almanzar De Jiménez EMail: vicerrectoria.academica@ucne.edu Faculties Economics and Social Sciences (Accountancy; Business Administration; Economics; Education; Marketing; Social Sciences); Engineering (Architecture; Engineering); Health Sciences (Dentistry; Health Sciences; Medicine); Law (Law) History: Founded 1978. A private non-profit institution recognized by the State. Governing Bodies: Secretaria de Estado de Educatión Ciencia y tecnologı́a (SEESCYT) Academic Year: January to December (January-April; May-August; September-December) Admission Requirements: High school degree or official transcript recognised by the University Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish Accrediting Agencies: ADAAC Degrees and Diplomas: Licenciatura: Education, 3 yrs 8 Month; Professional Title: Architecture, 4 yrs 8 moths; Professional Title: Engineering, Computer Engineering (Ingeniero); Law, 4 yrs; Professional Title: Medicine, 5 yrs 4 mths; Especialista; Maestrı´a Student Services: Academic counselling, Social counselling, Employment services, Foreign student adviser, Cultural centre, Sports facilities, Language programs, Health services, Canteen Libraries: c. 15,000 vols Publications: Ciencia Humanismo (annually) Academic Staff STAFF WITH DOCTORATE FULL-TIME PART-TIME MEN WOMEN TOTAL 8 2 6 2 14 4 Last Updated: 08/12/09 OPEN UNIVERSITY FOR ADULTS Universidad Abierta para Adultos (UAPA) Apartado postal 1238, Avenida Hispanoamérica, Urb. Thomén, Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago Tel: +1 809 724-0266 Fax: +1 809 724-0329 EMail: univ.adultos@uniabierta.edu.do Website: http://www.uniabierta.edu.do Rector: Ángel Hernández EMail: angel.hernandez.c@gmail.com Vicerrectora Administrativa y Financera: Mirian Acosta EMail: mirianacostap@yahoo.com International Relations: Magdalena Cruz, Vicerrectora de Relaciones Internacionales y Cooperacı́on EMail: magdalenacruzb@hotmail.com Schools Business (Business Administration; Industrial and Organizational Psychology; Marketing); Education (Education; Foreign Languages Education; Mathematics Education; Modern Languages; Physical Education; Science Education; Social Sciences; Spanish; Technology); Languages (Modern Languages; Tourism); Political Science (Law; Political Sciences); Postgraduate (Education; Management; Marketing); Psychology (Clinical Psychology; Psychology); Science and Technology (Computer Science; Technology); Tourism (Tourism) History: Founded 1995. Governing Bodies: Junta de Directores, Consejo Académico, Rectorı́a Academic Year: January to December Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish Accrediting Agencies: Asociación Dominicana de Auto-estudio y Acreditación Degrees and Diplomas: Técnico: Education (TEB), 2 yrs; Licenciatura: 4 yrs; Especialista; Maestrı́a: 2 yrs Student Services: Academic counselling, Employment services, Foreign student adviser, Nursery care, Cultural centre, Sports facilities, Language programs, Handicapped facilities Libraries: c. 12,000 vols Publications: Revista Cientı́fica Educación Superior (biennially) Academic Staff 2006-2007 FULL-TIME STAFF WITH DOCTORATE FULL-TIME Student Numbers 2006-2007 All (Foreign Included) MEN WOMEN TOTAL 90 88 178 2 4 6 1,889 3,841 5,730 Last Updated: 08/12/09 7 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC–Institutions PEDRO HENRÍQUEZ UREÑA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Universidad Nacional Pedro Henrı́quez Ureña (UNPHU) Apartado postal 1423, Avenida John F. Kennedy, Km. 5 1/2, Santo Domingo Tel: +1 809 549-6021 Fax: +1 809 566-2206 EMail: info@unphu.edu.do Website: http://www.unphu.edu.do Rector: Miguel R. Fiallo Vicerrectora Académica: Daniela Franco Faculties Agriculture and Veterinary Science (Agricultural Economics; Agricultural Equipment; Agriculture; Agronomy; Animal Husbandry; Forestry; Natural Resources; Veterinary Science); Architecture and Arts (Advertising and Publicity; Architecture; Arts and Humanities; Graphic Design; Heritage Preservation; Interior Design); Economics and Social Sciences (Accountancy; Banking; Business Administration; Economics; Hotel and Restaurant; Social Sciences; Tourism); Engineering (Agricultural Engineering; Civil Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Industrial Engineering; Sanitary Engineering); Health Sciences (Dentistry; Health Sciences; Medicine; Ophthalmology; Pharmacy; Surgery); Humanities and Education (Arts and Humanities; Education; Educational Sciences; Philosophy; Primary Education; Psychology); Law and Political Science (International Relations; Law; Political Sciences; Public Administration); Science and Technology (Chemistry; Computer Engineering; Natural Sciences) Institutes Biomedical Sciences (Biomedicine) History: Founded 1966. Academic Year: August to May (August-December; January-May) Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance examination Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish Degrees and Diplomas: Técnico: 4-6 sem; Licenciatura: 10 sem; Especialista; Maestrı́a: 3-6 sem Libraries: Central Library Publications: Cuadernos de Filosofı́a; Cuadernos Jurı́dicos Press or Publishing House: Imprenta UNPHU Last Updated: 09/12/09 PONTIFICAL CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY MADRE Y MAESTRA History: Founded 1962. Governing Bodies: Conferencia del Episcopado Dominicano Academic Year: August to July Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish Degrees and Diplomas: Licenciatura: 4 1/2-5 yrs; Professional Title: Engineering (Ingeniero), 4 1/2-5 yrs; Maestrı´a: a further 2 yrs. Also Postgraduate degree 1 1/2 yrs Student Services: Academic counselling, Social counselling, Employment services, Foreign student adviser, Cultural centre, Sports facilities, Language programs, Health services, Canteen, Foreign Studies Centre Special Facilities: Herbarium Libraries: Main Library Publications: Eme y Eme, Social Sciences and Humanities (quarterly) Press or Publishing House: PUCMM Editorial Last Updated: 04/04/08 SANTO TOMÁS DE AQUINO BRANCH CAMPUS RECINTO SANTO TOMÁS DE AQUINO (RSTA) Apartado postal 2748, Avenida Abraham Lincoln Esquina Rómulo Betancourt, Santo Domingo Tel: +1 809 535-0111 Fax: +1 809 535-0053 EMail: webmaster@pucmmsti.edu.do Website: http://rsta.pucmmsti.edu.do Rector: Agripino Nuñez Collado Tel: +1 809 580-1962, Fax: +1 809 581-7750 EMail: anunez@pucmmsti.edu.do Vicerrector Ejecutivo: Radhames Mejia Faculties Engineering (Engineering; Industrial Engineering; Systems Analysis); Humanities and Social Sciences (Accountancy; Business Administration; Development Studies; Economics; Educational Administration; Finance; Hotel Management; Human Resources; Law; Marketing; Mathematics; Philosophy; Primary Education; Public Administration) Further Information: Also Laboratories Degrees and Diplomas: Técnico: 2 1/2 yrs; Licenciatura: 4 yrs Libraries: Main Library Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) SALOMÉ UREÑA TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTE Apartado postal 822, Autopista Duarte Km 11/2, Santiago de los Caballeros Tel: +1 809 580-1962 Fax: +1 809 582-4549 EMail: webmaster@pucmm.edu.do Website: http://www.pucmm.edu.do Instituto Superior de Formacion Docente Salomé Ureña Rector: Agripino Núñez Collado (1962-) Fax: +1 809 581-7750 EMail: anunez@pucmmsti.edu.do Administrative Vice-Rector: Inmaculada Adames Fax: +1 809 581-8527 EMail: iadames@pucmmsti.edu.do International Relations: Thelma Román Tel: +1 809 580-1962, Fax: +1 809 971-3036 Calle Manolo Tavárez Justo Esq. Calle Rosario, Urbanización Renacimiento, Sector Mirador Sur, Santo Domingo EMail: Rectoria@isfodosu.edu.do Website: http://www.isfodosu.edu.do Programmes Education (Education; Physical Education) History: Founded 2003. Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish Degrees and Diplomas: Licenciatura; Especialista; Maestrı´a Last Updated: 10/12/09 Faculties Engineering (Civil Engineering; Computer Engineering; Electronic Engineering; Industrial Engineering; Systems Analysis; Telecommunications Engineering); Health Sciences (Anaesthesiology; Cardiology; Gastroenterology; Gynaecology and Obstetrics; Health Sciences; Medicine; Nephrology; Nursing; Ophthalmology; Orthopedics; Paediatrics; Pathology; Physical Therapy; Radiology; Stomatology; Surgery; Urology); Humanities and Social Sciences (Accountancy; Architecture; Business Administration; Educational Administration; Environmental Management; Finance; Human Resources; Labour Law; Law; Linguistics; Marketing; Mathematics; Primary Education; Psychology) 8 TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF SANTO DOMINGO Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) Apartado postal 342-9, Avenida de Los Próceres, Galá, Santo Domingo Tel: +1 809 567-9271 Fax: +1 809 566-3200 EMail: informacion@intec.edu.do Website: http://www.intec.edu.do Rector: Miguel Escala EMail: rectoria@intec.edu.do DOMINICAN REPUBLIC–Institutions Departments Continuing Education (Continuing Education) Faculties Basic and Environmental Sciences (Environmental Studies; Mathematics; Natural Sciences; Statistics); Business Administration (Business Administration); Engineering (Engineering) Head: Indira De Jesús; Health Sciences (Health Sciences; Medicine); Humanities (Arts and Humanities) Head: Migdalia Martı́nez; Social Sciences (Social Sciences) History: Founded 1972. Governing Bodies: Board of Regents, Academic Council Academic Year: August to July (four quarters) Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish Accrediting Agencies: Asociacion Dominicana para el Autoestudio y Acreditacion (ADAAC) Degrees and Diplomas: Licenciatura: Economics, Social Works, Industrial Design, Business Administration, Psychology, Marketing, 3 yrs; Professional Title: Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Elecronic Engineering (Ingeniero), 3 1/2 yrs; Doctor: Medicine, 5 yrs; Especialista; Maestrı́a: Environmental Sciences, Management, Education, Construction Engineering, 2 yrs Student Services: Academic counselling, Employment services, Sports facilities, Language programs, Health services Special Facilities: Research and Publication Department Libraries: Yes Publications: Ciencia Y Sociedad (quarterly); Genero y Sociedad (quarterly) Academic Staff: Total 24 Last Updated: 10/11/09 TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE CIBAO ORIENTAL Instituto Tecnológico del Cibao Oriental (ITECO) Avenida Universitaria, Km 1, Cotuı́ Tel: +1 809 585-2291 Fax: +1 809 240-0603 EMail: iteco@codetel.net.do Website: http://www.iteco.edu.do Rectora: Esclarecida Nuñez de Almonte ing; Electronic Engineering; Interior Design; Mechanical Engineering; Painting and Drawing); Economics and Social Sciences (Accountancy; Business Administration; Marketing; Tourism); Health Sciences (Biochemistry; Medicine; Nursing; Pharmacology; Veterinary Science; Zoology); Science and Humanities (Communication Studies; Education; Educational Administration; Law; Mathematics Education; Modern Languages; Psychology; Social Work); Secretarial Studies (Secretarial Studies) Research Centres Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Development (Agriculture; Animal Husbandry; Development Studies); Bird Study and Development (Development Studies; Zoology); Meat Processing and Development (Development Studies; Food Technology) Schools Graduate Studies Further Information: Also branches in Santo Domingo de Guzmán, Puerto Plata, Mayo and Moca and two teaching hospitals History: Founded 1974. Governing Bodies: Academic Council Academic Year: January to December (January-April; May-August; September-December) Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate and entrance examination Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish, English for Medicine Students Degrees and Diplomas: Técnico; Licenciatura; Professional Title; Doctor; Maestrı́a Special Facilities: Exhibition Hall Libraries: Benny Acosta Library, 160,000 vols Publications: Aves de mi Pais; Codigo Penal Anotado Dominicano; Curso de Trigonometria Plana y Esférica; Desarrollo y Proyección de UTESA; Diálogo Utesiano; Educación para el Medio Ambiente; Epigramas o Voces Folklóricas; Hábitos, Métodos y Técnicas de Estudio; Historia Económica Dominicana; Introduccion a la Medicina Geriátrica; La Educación Superior y sus Aspectos Organizativos; Metodologı́a de la Investigación Aplicada; Neoliberalismo y Globalización; Reflexiones sobre el Sistema Educativo Dominicano; Reflexiones sobre: Educación y Desarrollo; Revistas Universitarias; Una Vida Dedicada a la Ciencia, By Dr. José de Jesus Jiménez Almonte; Versos Escolares; Visión Educativa Press or Publishing House: Editora Teófilo y Nueva Editora La Información Last Updated: 09/12/09 Faculties Engineering and Natural Resources (Agriculture; Computer Science; Engineering; Geological Engineering; Mining Engineering; Natural Resources; Zoology); Humanities (Accountancy; Administration; Arts and Humanities; Biology; Education; Law; Marketing; Natural Sciences) History: Founded 1982. Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish Degrees and Diplomas: Licenciatura; Professional Title; Especialista Last Updated: 04/12/09 TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF SANTIAGO Universidad Tecnológica de Santiago (UTESA) Apartado postal 685, Campus Mirador del Yaque, Santiago de los Caballeros Tel: +1 809 241-7156 Fax: +1 809 582-7644 EMail: utesa.santiago@verizon.net.do Website: http://www.utesa.edu Rector: Priamo Rodrı́guez Castillo (2000-) EMail: rectoria@utesa.edu Vice-Rector Académico: Arnaldo R. Peña V. EMail: arnaldop@utesa.edu Faculties Architecture and Engineering (Architecture; Civil Engineering; Computer Science; Construction Engineering; Electrical Engineer- UNIVERSITY OF THE CARIBBEAN Universidad del Caribe Apartado postal 67-2, Aut. 30 de Mayo Km 7 1/2, Urb. Tropical, Santo Domingo Tel: +1 809 535-8210 Fax: +1 809 535-0489 EMail: univ.delcaribe@codetel.net.do Website: http://www.unicaribe.edu.do Rector: Miguel Rosado Vicerrector Administrativo: Arturo Mendéz Programmes Accountancy (Accountancy); Advertising (Advertising and Publicity); Computer Science (Computer Science); Education (Education); Hotel Management (Hotel Management); International Relations (International Relations); Law (Law); Marketing (Marketing); Social Communication (Communication Studies) History: Founded 1995. Admission Requirements: Bachiller Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish Degrees and Diplomas: Licenciatura Last Updated: 09/12/09 9 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC–Institutions UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE Universidad de la Tercera Edad (UTE) Calle Camila Henrı́quez Ureña, Esq. Jesús Maestro, Miarador Norte, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional Tel: +1 809 537-4343 Fax: +1 809 534-0050 EMail: ute@ute.edu.do Website: http://www.ute.edu.do Rector: José Nicolás Almanzar Garcı́a Tel: +1 809 482-0262 EMail: nalmanzar@codetel.net.do International Relations: Fanny Victoria Polanco Jorge Tel: +1 809 531-9651 Departments Economics and Administration (Accountancy; Business Administration; Marketing); Health Sciences (Health Sciences; Optometry); Humanities (Arts and Humanities; Design; Education; 10 Journalism; Literature; Psychology; Public Relations); Law and Political Science (Law; Political Sciences) History: Founded 1984. Acquired present status 1992. Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate Main Language(s) of Instruction: Spanish Degrees and Diplomas: Técnico: Education; Design, 3 yrs; Licenciatura: Law; Psychology; Administration; Education; Marketing; Social Communication; Public Relations; Political Science; Especialista; Maestrı́a: International Relations Student Services: Academic counselling, Social counselling, Employment services, Cultural centre, Sports facilities, Language programs, Handicapped facilities, Health services, Canteen Libraries: Yes Publications: Scientific Magazine (biannually) Last Updated: 09/12/09