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Universidad Central del Este

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world rank  5879

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Overview

Founded in 1970, the Universidad Central del Este (Central University of the East) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of San Pedro de Macorís (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), San Pedro de Macoris. This institution also has branch campuses in San Juan de la Maguana, Montecristi and La Romana. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología, República Dominicana (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of the Dominican Republic), Universidad Central del Este (UCE) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Dominican higher education institution. Universidad Central del Este (UCE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 53-year-old Dominican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Dominican higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Central del Este's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Central del Este's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Central del Este' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Central del Este's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Central University of the East
Acronym UCE
Founded 1970
Motto Sacrificio, Estudio y Responsabilidad
Study,Sacrifice and Responsability
Colours Green
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University Location

Address Avenida Francisco Alberto Caamaño Deño
San Pedro de Macorís
21000 San Pedro de Macoris
Dominican Republic
Universidad Central del Este's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Central del Este Phone Number +1 (809) 529 3562
Universidad Central del Este Fax Number +1 (809) 246 5816
Other locations San Juan de la Maguana, Montecristi and La Romana

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidad Central del Este's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad Central del Este's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidad Central del Este's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidad Central del Este.

Universidad Central del Este: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)
15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad Central del Este's admission information.

Universidad Central del Este's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Central del Este's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Central del Este a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Central del Este's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Universidad Central del Este's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universidad Central del Este's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Francisco Alberto Caamaño Deño
San Pedro de Macoris 21000
(809) 529 3562
(305) 675 7148

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Central del Este.

Universidad Central del Este's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Central del Este has an enrollment range of 6,000-6,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Universidad Central del Este's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad Central del Este's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Central del Este is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Central del Este's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Central del Este is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Central del Este's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Universidad Central del Este's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad Central del Este does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Central del Este's main facilities:


Universidad Central del Este's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad Central del Este's Library


Universidad Central del Este's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Universidad Central del Este's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Central del Este's main services:


Universidad Central del Este's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Universidad Central del Este's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidad Central del Este's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Central del Este's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad Central del Este's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad Central del Este's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Central del Este is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología, República Dominicana

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1971


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Central del Este's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Tribunal Examinador de Medicos (TEM)
  • United Stated Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)
  • National Committee on Foreing Medical Education and Acreditation (NCFMEA)
  • American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA)
  • Medical Board of California (MBC)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Central del Este's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Unión de Universidades de America Latina y el Caribe (UDUAL)
  • Organización Universitaria Interamericana (OUI)
  • Asociación Dominicana de Rectores de Universidades (ADRU)
  • Asociación Dominicana Para el Autoestudio y la Acreditación (ADAAC)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad Central del Este's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad Central del Este's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad Central del Este's YouTube channel Universidad Central del Este's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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