East Central University (UCE)

Founded in 1970, Universidad Central del Este (Central University of the East) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the the suburban setting of the small city of San Pedro de Macorís (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), San Pedro de Macoris. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): San Juan de la Maguana, Montecristi, La Romana. Officially accredited/recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología, República Dominicana (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Dominican Republic), Universidad Central del Este (UCE) is a medium-sized (enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Central del Este (UCE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 47 years old H.E. institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Dominican higher education organization a somewhat 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, sport facilities and/or activities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.