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Central University of the East

country rank  11
world rank  6356

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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

Central University of the East's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Central University of the East's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Central University of the East' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Central University of the East's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Central University of the East
Colours Green
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Campus Location

Address Avenida Francisco Alberto Caamaño Deño
San Pedro de Macorís
21000 San Pedro de Macoris
Dominican Republic
Central University of the East Phone Number +1 (809) 529 3562
Central University of the East Fax Number +1 (809) 246 5816
Other locations San Juan de la Maguana, Montecristi and La Romana

Central University of the East's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

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 Central University of the East'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 Central University of the East's academic range and degree level offering.



Central University of the East: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Central University of the East'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 Central University of the East.

Central University of the East: 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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Admission Info

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 Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Central University of the East's admission information.

Central University of the East's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Central University of the East's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Central University of the East a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Central University of the East's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Central University of the East's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Central University of the East'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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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Central University of the East.

Central University of the East's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Central University of the East has an enrollment range of 6,000-6,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Central University of the East's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


Central University of the East's Control Type Control Type

Central University of the East is a private higher education institution.


Central University of the East's Entity Type Entity Type

Central University of the East is a non-profit higher education institution.


Central University of the East's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Central University of the East's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Central University of the East does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Central University of the East's main facilities:


Central University of the East's Library University Library

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Central University of the East's Housing University Housing

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


Central University of the East'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 Central University of the East's main services:


Central University of the East'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.

Central University of the East's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Central University of the East's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Central University of the East's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Central University of the East's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Central University of the East's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Central University of the East is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología, República Dominicana

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1971


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Central University of the East'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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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize Central University of the East as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Central University of the East'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 Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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 Divisions

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Central University of the East's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Central University of the East's Facebook page Central University of the East's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

Central University of the East's Twitter page Central University of the East's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Central University of the East's YouTube channel Central University of the East's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Central University of the East's Instagram page Central University of the East's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Central University of the East's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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Wikipedia

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