Quick Summary
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra is a private (pontifical catholic) founded in 1962, located in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 14500 students including 3.5% from outside Dominican Republic. Known for strengths in Medicine, Business & Management, Hospitality & Leisure Management, it maintains an acceptance rate of 68%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
PUCMM is the top-ranked private institution in the Dominican Republic, offering ABET-accredited engineering programs and a strong network of alumni in government and business.
Subject Strengths
MedicineBusiness & ManagementHospitality & Leisure ManagementLawEngineering
Founded1962
TypePrivate (Pontifical Catholic)
Total Students14500
Intl Students3.5%
Faculty Ratio18
CampusUrban
Campus Size95 acres
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Regional Universitario José María Cabral y Báez,Hospital Metropolitano de Santiago (HOMS)
AccreditationMESCYT,ABET,ACBSP,ADEEA
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
Not Available
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Architecture,Civil Engineering,Computer Science,Medicine,Stomatology,Law,International Relations,Psychology,Business Administration,Hospitality
Programs
Doctorate in Law,Doctorate in Philosophy,Doctorate in History of the Caribbean,Doctorate in Education
PhD Programs
Master in Digital Marketing,Master in Finance,Master in Education Management
Online Programs
Centro de Innovación Social y Desarrollo Territorial,Centro de Tecnología y Educación Permanente (TEP),Centro de Estudios Urbanos y Regionales
Research Centers
Moderate
Research Output
MESCYT,ABET,ACBSP,ADEEA
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate68%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SAT1100
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Submit all documents translated into Spanish. Local applicants must take the POMA and PAA exams. Early application is recommended for the School of Medicine.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Dominican Peso
UG Tuition
RD$312,000/yr
per year · DOP
Living Cost
RD$390,000/yr
per year · DOP
PG Tuition
RD$420,000/yr
per year · DOP
Application Fee
$120
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
RD$709,200/yr
tuition + living + essentials · DOP
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$2,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Architecture,Civil Engineering,Computer Science,Medicine,Stomatology,Law,International Relations,Psychology,Business Administration,Hospitality programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Business Administration | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Industrial Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$14,000
Average Salary After Graduation
86%
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
Cámara de Comercio y Producción de SantiagoGrupo PopularVICINICervecería Nacional Dominicana
Notable Alumni
Leonel Fernández,Margarita Cedeño de Fernández,Jean Alain Rodríguez,Reinaldo Pared Pérez
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Multipurpose Gymnasium,Soccer Field,Olympic Track,Basketball Courts,Tennis Courts
Student Clubs
Model United Nations,Pastoral Universitaria,Student Council (CEE),Artistic Groups
Library Resources
Biblioteca Central Monseñor Agripino Núñez Collado,Digital Library,Rare Books Collection
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available