The Dominican Republic is steadily positioning itself as a leading academic hub in the Caribbean and Central America, with growing international interest in its higher education system. According to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology (Mescyt) Franklin García Fermín, the country is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for students, particularly in fields like medicine, engineering, and STEM disciplines.
Currently, around 600,000 students are enrolled in higher education across the country, with about 120,000 studying online. The Dominican Republic has 57 universities and multiple technical and specialized institutes catering to both local and international learners.
At a meeting hosted by Listín Diario, Minister García Fermín explained that this vision is already materializing through collaboration with key international bodies, such as the United...
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