Universidad Católica de Santo Domingo

About

Universidad Católica de Santo Domingo (UCSD) is a private, Catholic institution renowned for its commitment to integral human development and social responsibility within the Dominican Republic. Academically, it is particularly strong in areas like Psychology, Business Administration, Law, and Education, offering a comprehensive range of programs across its faculties. For international students, UCSD maintains an Office of International Relations that facilitates exchange programs and provides support, though the primary language of instruction is Spanish, requiring proficiency or a willingness to immerse. While dedicated English-taught programs are not a primary focus, the university's vibrant campus life and strong community engagement offer a rich cultural experience. Its distinctive characteristic lies in its deep-rooted Catholic values, which permeate its educational philosophy and community service initiatives.

Background

Universidad Católica Santo Domingo ("Santo Domingo Catholic University"; acronym, UCSD; also known as La Católica) is a private Catholic university located in the archdiocese of Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic. The university was established in 1982, with 65 students entering the school in the following year. The university has a student body of 5,000 students with 250 faculty members. It is commonly known as "La Católica", and its population is mostly middle-class students, who work and study full-time, and pay their own tuition. Faculties: Diplomacy and International Relations; Odontology or Dentistry; Engineering system; Architecture; Economics; Psychology; Faculty of Law; Tourism; Social communication; Administration; Physiotherapy, Marketing. The university sports department has a soccer team with Prof. Jaime Paez as head coach, Lendz Heriveaux as coach assistant and Serge Junior Fecu as captain. There are basketball and volleyball teams. Both Futsal and regular soccer are played.

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