Colleges & Universities in the Dominican Republic

Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña

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world rank  5466

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Overview

Founded in 1966, the Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (Pedro Henríquez Ureña National University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Santo Domingo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Distrito Nacional. This institution also has a branch campus in La Vega. 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 Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU) is a medium sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Dominican higher education institution. Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 58-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 30-39% making this Dominican higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNPHU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium sized

Selectivity

Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Pedro Henríquez Ureña National University
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UNPHU
Founded 1966
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University Location

Address Autopista Duarte Km 7 y 1/2
Santo Domingo
1000 Distrito Nacional
Dominican Republic
Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña Phone Number (809) 540 0422
Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña Fax Number (809) 540 0425
Other locations La Vega

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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 Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña 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 Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix

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Programs and Courses

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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 Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña.



Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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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

Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 30-39% making it a very selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's Admission Office Admission Office

Autopista Duarte Km 7 y 1/2
Santo Domingo 1000
(809) 540 0422


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's Library University Library

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Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña'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 Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología, República Dominicana

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1966


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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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 divisions and a more streamlined 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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