Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo
Is UASD accredited?
Leading status on this registry: Accredited under MESCYT (Dominican Ministry of Higher Education). Read every accreditation row and its source below before relying on a label.
- School name
- Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo
- Country / location
- Dominican Republic
- Campus city
- Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Founded
- 1538
- Program length
- 6-year MD program (typical Dominican public model); verify official academic calendar
- Intakes
- Verify official academic calendar
- Title IV
- No
What accreditation decisions are on record?
One row per accreditor entry, with the agency's own page as the source. Historical and withdrawn rows are never hidden.
- MESCYT (Dominican Ministry of Higher Education)Accredited
- Term
- See source
- Notes
- UASD is the oldest university in the Americas (founded 1538) and the Dominican Republic's largest public university, operating under national MESCYT oversight. Not assessed by CAAM-HP or ACCM. Dominican Republic MD graduates must pass USMLE and meet ECFMG requirements independently — verify ECFMG eligibility for the specific MD program before enrolling.
- Source
- mescyt.gob.doGovernment source
- Verified
- 2026-11-03
| Accreditor | Status | Term | Notes | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MESCYT (Dominican Ministry of Higher Education) | Accredited | See source | UASD is the oldest university in the Americas (founded 1538) and the Dominican Republic's largest public university, operating under national MESCYT oversight. Not assessed by CAAM-HP or ACCM. Dominican Republic MD graduates must pass USMLE and meet ECFMG requirements independently — verify ECFMG eligibility for the specific MD program before enrolling. | mescyt.gob.doGovernment source | 2026-11-03 |
1 entry. Historical and withdrawn rows are never hidden.Verified 2026-11-03 | |||||
1 entry. Historical and withdrawn rows are never hidden.Verified 2026-11-03
How much does UASD cost?
- Summary
- See the official tuition schedule on the school website. We only publish dollar figures with a primary source. Checked as of 2026-11-03.
- Worksheet
- Open cost calculator →
Where are UASD clinical rotations?
- Listed locations
- Dominican Republic
Does UASD require the MCAT?
- MCAT / GPA
- MCAT not required; national university entry exams apply — verify on official UASD site. Admissions follow Dominican national university entry requirements — verify on official site.
Frequently asked questions
Is Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo accredited?
Per our records (verified 2026-11-03), the primary status we surface is “Accredited” under MESCYT (Dominican Ministry of Higher Education). Always confirm on the linked primary source — agency decisions can change.
Who accredits Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo?
MESCYT (Dominican Ministry of Higher Education). See the accreditation section for the source link.
Does Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo participate in U.S. Title IV federal student aid?
Our field is set to “No”. Confirm on the U.S. Department of Education foreign school lists and the school’s own financial-aid disclosures before relying on this.
Where is the official school website?
https://www.uasd.edu.do/
When was this registry entry last verified?
2026-11-03 (ISO date). That is when we checked primary sources, not a marketing date from the school.
Primary sources
- MESCYT — Dominican Ministry of Higher Education (mescyt.gob.do)
- UASD official site (uasd.edu.do)
- CAAM-HP assessed programs (not listed) (caam-hp.org)
Sources checked on .
Next steps
Optional paths after the facts — neither changes any status. See the disclosure.