Autonomous University of Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Overview

English Name: Autonomous University of Santo Domingo
Control Type: Public

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 1822-1844 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

Location & Contact

The geographic and contact details below cover where Autonomous University of Santo Domingo is and how to reach its administrative offices. Campus emergency contact is typically distinct from general inquiries.

Address: Apartado postal 1355 Ave. Alma Mater, Ciudad Universitaria

Academic Details

The numbers behind Autonomous University of Santo Domingo: student body, academic staff, and the recognising bodies validating its work. A baseline read for assessing institutional capacity and rigour.

Academic Year: January to December (January-May; July-December)
Accrediting Agency: Ministerio de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología (MESCYT)
Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) or recognized foreign equivalent

Degrees

Also Certificates; Doctorates offered with other universities: Educational Leadership with Universidad de Nova (USA); Pedagogy with Universidad de La Habana (Cuba); Business Administration with Universidad Alcalá de Henares (Spain); Social Policy with Universidad de Oviedo (Spain); Educational Psychology and Development Studies with Universidad de Valencia (Spain); Economics, Sociology, Philosophy, Educational Psychology, Political Sicences and Law with the Universidad del País Vasco (Spain)

Doctoral 2 programs

Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.

  • Dentistry
  • Medicine
Other 133 programs
  • Accountancy
  • Acting
  • Administrative Law
  • Adult Education
  • Advertising and Publicity
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Anthropology
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Architecture
  • Art Criticism
  • Art Education
  • Art History
  • Art Management
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Cinema and Television
  • Civil Engineering
  • Civil Law
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Commercial Law
  • Communication Arts
  • Computer Science
  • Constitutional Law
  • Construction Engineering
  • Criminal Law
  • Dairy
  • Dental Technology
  • Dentistry
  • Design
  • E-Business/Commerce
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Educational Administration
  • Educational Psychology
  • Educational Technology
  • Educational and Student Counselling
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • English
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Ethics
  • Fashion Design
  • Fiscal Law
  • Food Science
  • Food Technology
  • Foreign Languages Education
  • French
  • Gender Studies
  • Geography
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Administration
  • Health Education
  • Health Sciences
  • Higher Education Teacher Training
  • History
  • Hotel Management
  • Human Resources
  • Humanities and Social Science Education
  • Industrial Design
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • Information Sciences
  • Interior Design
  • International Business
  • International Relations and Diplomacy
  • Journalism
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Labour Law
  • Law
  • Library Science
  • Literature
  • Marketing
  • Mass Communication
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics Education
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Microbiology
  • Modern Languages
  • Music
  • Music Education
  • Music Theory and Composition
  • Natural Resources
  • Natural Sciences
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Paediatrics
  • Painting and Drawing
  • Pathology
  • Periodontics
  • Pest Management
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy
  • Photography
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Political Sciences
  • Preschool Education
  • Primary Education
  • Private Law
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Public Health
  • Public Relations
  • Radiology
  • Regional Planning
  • Rehabilitation and Therapy
  • Safety Engineering
  • Sanitary Engineering
  • Science Education
  • Sculpture
  • Secondary Education
  • Social Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Soil Conservation
  • Soil Management
  • Special Education
  • Statistics
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Taxation
  • Theatre
  • Tourism
  • Town Planning
  • Tropical Agriculture
  • Veterinary Science
  • Visual Arts

Faculties & Divisions

Autonomous University of Santo Domingo's schools and divisions, plus their subject expertise. Joint applications across departments are possible at some institutions for interdisciplinary degrees.

Agronomy and Veterinary Science (Faculty) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agronomy
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Dairy
  • Veterinary Science

Common Career Paths

  • Veterinarian
  • Animal Health Specialist
  • Wildlife Researcher

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Arts (Faculty) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Advertising and Publicity
  • Cinema and Television
  • Design
  • Fine Arts
  • Music
  • Theatre
Economics and Social Sciences (Faculty) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Administration
  • Economics
  • Marketing
  • Public Administration
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Statistics

Common Career Paths

  • Economist
  • Policy Analyst
  • Financial Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Educational Sciences (Faculty) 10 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Educational Administration
  • Educational and Student Counselling
  • Educational Sciences
  • Library Science
  • Pedagogy
  • Physical Education
  • Preschool Education
  • Primary Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Sports

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Engineering and Architecture (Faculty) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Health Sciences (Faculty) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Orthodontics
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy
  • Radiology

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Humanities (Faculty) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Communication Studies
  • History
  • Modern Languages
  • Pedagogy
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences

Common Career Paths

  • Researcher
  • Editor
  • Cultural Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Law and Political Sciences (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Law
  • Political Sciences

Common Career Paths

  • Lawyer
  • Legal Consultant
  • Compliance Officer

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Sciences (Faculty) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Mathematics
  • Microbiology
  • Natural Sciences
  • Parasitology
  • Physics

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

How to apply to Autonomous University of Santo Domingo

The standard application path for Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, broken into five practical steps with the documents and channels you will need at each stage.

  1. 1
    Identify the right programme

    Look through the programmes section to see what Autonomous University of Santo Domingo offers. Identify your target qualification level and subject area before continuing with the application process.

  2. 2
    Check entry requirements

    Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Autonomous University of Santo Domingo's admissions process.

  3. 3
    Prepare your application documents

    Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.

  4. 4
    Submit via the institution

    Submit your completed application through Autonomous University of Santo Domingo's official website at www.uasd.edu.do. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.

  5. 5
    Get in touch with admissions

    Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.

Frequently Asked Questions about Autonomous University of Santo Domingo

A short Q&A covering Autonomous University of Santo Domingo's essentials — founding, location, scale, ranking, and academic structure.

Where can I find Autonomous University of Santo Domingo?

The institution is located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

What is Autonomous University of Santo Domingo's control type?

It is a public higher-education institution.

What degrees does Autonomous University of Santo Domingo offer?

Autonomous University of Santo Domingo offers doctoral programmes.

Is Autonomous University of Santo Domingo accredited?

Autonomous University of Santo Domingo is accredited by Ministerio de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología (MESCYT).

How do I find Autonomous University of Santo Domingo online?

You can find Autonomous University of Santo Domingo online at www.uasd.edu.do.

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