Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo

What Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo does

Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) is the oldest university in the Americas, founded on October 28, 1538, by Pope Paul III through the papal bull "In Apostolatus Culmine," and operates today as the Dominican Republic's flagship public state university. It delivers undergraduate, graduate (master's, doctorates, specialties), continuing education, and technical programs across nine faculties — Humanidades, Ciencias, Ciencias Económicas y Sociales, Ciencias Jurídicas y Políticas, Ingeniería y Arquitectura, Ciencias de la Salud, Ciencias Agronómicas y Veterinarias, Artes, and Ciencias de la Educación — and serves Dominican students primarily, with growing international engagement through partnerships with the University of Salamanca, Harvard/Yspaniola, Wisconsin-Madison, and others.

UASD's core technology stack centers on UASD Virtual, a Moodle-based learning management system offering virtual and blended modalities for undergraduate and graduate programs, supplemented by a self-service administrative portal (Autoservicio) for enrollment and grade management, an online payment platform, a digital student ID system, and the Biblioteca Pedro Mir — a 20,500 m² central library functioning as a Center for Learning and Research Resources (CRAI) with EBSCOhost database integration. A US$7.6 million INDOTEL-funded "UASD Conectada" project is currently upgrading digital infrastructure across campuses, and a 2026 partnership with the Embassy of China targets further IT modernization.

As a public university, UASD is funded by the Dominican Republic government and charges regulated, subsidized tuition administered through MESCYT (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology). It distributes educational services through the most extensive physical campus network in the country — a main campus in Santo Domingo, 4 regional recintos, 18 centros, and 12 sub-centros — alongside its online UASD Virtual platform. Distribution is dual-channel: in-person field enrollment at physical campuses and self-serve online enrollment through digital portals.

Name

Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo

Legal name

Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo

Website

https://uasd.edu.do

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

UASD is the Dominican Republic's flagship public state university and the oldest in the Americas (founded 1538), delivering accredited undergraduate, graduate, and continuing-education programs across nine faculties and a national network of 34+ campuses, funded primarily by government appropriations with subsidized tuition regulated by MESCYT.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Public University

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Affairs Administration (Curriculum, Scheduling, Academic Policy) (EDADAKAB), Academic Catalog, Curriculum & Policy Administration (EDALAAAL)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Public university
• Academic degree programs
• Distance learning
• Graduate education

Headquarters

HQ city

Santo Domingo

HQ country

Dominican Republic

HQ region

Latin America

Offices27 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Services: As a public university, UASD receives government funding from the Dominican Republic government and charges tuition fees for academic programs. The university offers degree programs (undergraduate and graduate), continuing education, and professional development courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo delivers comprehensive higher education services across nine faculties, awarding undergraduate degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, specialties, and continuing education diplomas. The university offers on-campus instruction at its main campus and 34 regional extensions across the Dominican Republic, as well as virtual and blended learning through the UASD Virtual Moodle-based platform. Supporting academic operations are the Biblioteca Pedro Mir central library with digital databases and the Autoservicio self-service portal for enrollment, registration, grade consultation, and fee payment.

Product overview

Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo operates as a comprehensive university system offering a unified platform of digital services centered around UASD Virtual (Moodle-based learning management system), the Biblioteca Pedro Mir (central research library with CRAI functionality), and the Autoservicio self-service portal for academic administration. The product portfolio includes specialized platforms for graduate education (Postgrado), academic journal publishing (Revistas Académicas), online payments, digital student IDs, and enrollment systems. The institution provides face-to-face instruction alongside virtual and blended learning modalities through its digital campus infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UASD Virtual: Virtual education platform offering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs through distance learning modalities.
• Biblioteca Pedro Mir
• El Universitario

Products and services

• UASD Virtual
• Autoservicio Self-Service Portal
• Biblioteca Pedro Mir
• Postgrado y Educación Permanente
• Revistas Académicas UASD
• Diploma in Artificial Intelligence Applied to Research
• Master's in Intellectual Property
• Doctorate in Artificial Intelligence and Automatic Learning

Quantifiable outcome

• 487+ years of continuous operation as premier academic institution
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Embassy of China (People's Republic of China)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 July 2026UASD Rector Jorge Asjana David met with Chinese Ambassador Chen Luning to establish cooperation in three main areas: technological capacity building, strengthening UASD's IT systems, and promoting academic and cultural exchange between students and faculty. The partnership aims to support UASD's modernization process with China as a strategic ally.
• University of HavanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUASD and University of Havana signed an agreement to support the development of mathematics education and research collaboration between the two institutions.
• Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Salud Pública)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement letter (Carta Acuerdo) with the Ministry of Public Health for collaboration in public health initiatives and health sciences education.
• Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement letter with PAHO/WHO for collaboration on public health policy, research, and health sciences education programs.
• University of Salamanca (USAL)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement with University of Salamanca, one of Europe's oldest and most prestigious universities, for academic exchange, research collaboration, and joint programs.
• University of Wisconsin-MadisoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of Agreement for academic collaboration, research exchange, and faculty/student mobility programs.
• Cyprus University of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational agreement for academic cooperation and exchange between the two institutions.
• Humboldt International UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement for academic and research cooperation.
• University of El SalvadorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommitment act (Acta Compromiso) for inter-institutional cooperation.
• Universidad General de Málaga Foundation (FGUMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLetter of intention for collaboration in academic and cultural programs.
• Ministry of Education (Ministerio de Educación)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework agreement for collaboration on national education policy, teacher training, and educational programs.
• MESCYT (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner providing national scholarships, funding for higher education programs, and joint initiatives for education modernization. MESCYT has supported UASD's virtual education development since 2005 through Virtual Educa Argentina.
• USAID / Zika AIRS ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of Understanding for public health research collaboration on vector-borne diseases.
• National University of ColombiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInter-institutional collaboration agreement for academic exchange, research, and joint programs.
• University of Massachusetts AmherstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration agreement for exchange programs and research cooperation.
• University of Santander (UDES) - ColombiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for inter-institutional cooperation.
• Universidad Institución Universitaria Mayor de CartagenaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic agreement for collaboration with Colombian partner institution.
• Universidad del País VascocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeminars and academic exchange on Latin American studies and research collaboration.
• INDOTEL (Instituto Dominicano de las Telecomunicaciones)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUASD Conectada project - US$7.6 million investment to strengthen digital infrastructure and connectivity across UASD campuses.
• ITLA (Instituto Tecnológico de Las Américas)coreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration to promote technology education and artificial intelligence training. Joint diploma programs in AI applied to research.
• Harvard University / Yspaniola FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange program with Harvard delegation and Yspaniola Foundation for Dominican studies and research collaboration.
• International University of Sannio (UNI-SANNIO) - ItalycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint master's program in civil engineering with dual degree, supported by MESCYT.
• USDA and OASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization partnerships mentioned in academic context.
• OPS / OMScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAHO/WHO - collaboration on health sciences education and public health initiatives.
• EBSCOhostcoreTechnology or IntegrationDatabase subscription providing access to academic research databases including Academic Search Ultimate, MEDLINE Complete, and e-book collections.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Universidad de Salamanca: UASD's flagship international partner; one of Europe's oldest universities. Comparable as a centuries-old comprehensive public university with international academic exchange programs.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM): Largest public university in Latin America and a flagship state university. Comparable to UASD as a comprehensive public university with national geographic reach, traditional + virtual education, and government funding model.
• Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA): Argentina's flagship public university with free tuition, multiple faculties, and national reach. Mirrors UASD's model of public, subsidized higher education with broad academic offerings.

Direct peers

• Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC): Leading Dominican private university focused on STEM and research. Direct competitor in the Dominican higher education market, particularly for engineering, technology, and graduate students.
• Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE): Dominican private university with health sciences, engineering, and business programs. Competes with UASD for the same Dominican student pool, particularly in urban Santo Domingo.
• Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU): Dominican private university offering full academic portfolio across health sciences, engineering, law, and humanities. Direct competitor in the Dominican higher education market.
• Universidad de La Habana: Caribbean public university; UASD has an active mathematics research collaboration agreement with University of Havana. Closest geographic and cultural peer, sharing Spanish-language, public, multi-faculty structure.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM): Dominican Republic's leading private university with multiple campuses. Direct competitor for Dominican students across the same academic disciplines, but operates on a private tuition model.

Emerging players

• Instituto Tecnológico de Las Américas (ITLA): Dominican technology institute; UASD has a joint partnership with ITLA to deliver AI diplomas and applied artificial intelligence training. Niche overlap in technology education.

Others

• Harvard University / Yspaniola Foundation: UASD has an academic exchange partnership with Harvard via the Yspaniola Foundation. Relevant as a research collaboration partner and reference point for elite international academic engagement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/universidaduasd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/uasdtv
• Facebookfacebook.com/universidaduasd
• Instagraminstagram.com/universidaduasd

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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