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
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medium-sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | Universidad Central del Este  |
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| 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 |
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+1 (809) 529 3562 |
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+1 (809) 246 5816 |
| Other locations | San Juan de la Maguana, Montecristi and La Romana |
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uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidad Central del Este's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Universidad Central del Este's Facebook page
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