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.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.