Studying higher education in the Dominican Republic is a relatively affordable option in one of the countries trhee major universitites,namely; the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo and the Universidad Central del Este.

Many degree programs require students to be proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Those who lack these skills can take an undergraduate pathway program where they may acquire a satisfactory English language mastery.