Universities in the Dominican Republic

Universidad APEC

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world rank  5745

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Overview

Universidad APEC (APEC University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic. This institution also has a branch campus in Santiago. Founded in 1965, Universidad APEC (UNAPEC) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología. UNAPEC offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 61-year-old Dominican higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 80-89%. This makes it a least selective. International students are welcome to apply. UNAPEC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Universidad APEC's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad APEC's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad APEC' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad APEC's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) APEC University
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UNAPEC
Founded 1965
Motto Educaciòn de Calidad con Equidad
Quality education with equity
Colours Blue, white and gold
Mascot

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Location

Address Avenida Máximo Gómez 72
Santo Domingo
10100 Distrito Nacional
Dominican Republic
Universidad APEC's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universidad APEC Phone Number (809) 686 0021
Universidad APEC Fax Number (809) 685 5581
Other locations Santiago

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APEC University's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad APEC is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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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 Universidad APEC as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Universidad APEC Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidad APEC 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 APEC's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidad APEC: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes Yes
M&H
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Universidad APEC Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidad APEC Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad APEC 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 APEC.



Universidad APEC: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Universidad APEC Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universidad APEC website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Universidad APEC Admission Info


Universidad APEC's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universidad APEC is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universidad APEC's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universidad APEC has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad APEC's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least 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 APEC's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Universidad APEC's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Máximo Gómez 72
Santo Domingo
(809) 686 0021


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Universidad APEC's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Universidad APEC Size and Profile


Universidad APEC's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad APEC has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad APEC's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidad APEC's academic staff ranges from 600 to 699 members.


Universidad APEC's Control Type Control Type

Universidad APEC is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Universidad APEC's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad APEC is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Universidad APEC's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidad APEC's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Universidad APEC's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidad APEC adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.


Universidad APEC's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidad APEC is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidad APEC Facilities


Universidad APEC's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidad APEC's Library


Universidad APEC's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad APEC's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidad APEC's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidad APEC Services


Universidad APEC's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universidad APEC's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universidad APEC's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad APEC's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Universidad APEC's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Universidad APEC Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidad APEC Affiliations and Memberships

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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Wikipedia

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidad APEC public or private?

Universidad APEC is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Universidad APEC profit or non-profit?

Universidad APEC is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Universidad APEC in terms of enrollment?

Universidad APEC has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Universidad APEC in terms of academic staff?

Universidad APEC's academic staff ranges from 600 to 699 members.

Is Universidad APEC a coeducational institution?

Universidad APEC is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Universidad APEC use?

Universidad APEC adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.

What religion is Universidad APEC affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidad APEC admit international students?

Yes.

What is Universidad APEC's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universidad APEC's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Universidad APEC UNAPEC?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universidad APEC UNAPEC located?

Universidad APEC is located in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic. Address: Avenida Máximo Gómez 72.

Is Universidad APEC UNAPEC accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidad APEC is accredited by Ministerio de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología (since ).

Does Universidad APEC offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Universidad APEC offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Universidad APEC have a university library?

Yes

Does Universidad APEC provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universidad APEC have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universidad APEC offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Universidad APEC offer career services?

Yes

Does Universidad APEC offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Universidad APEC have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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