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Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU) Escuela de Medicina

WDOMS ID: F0000518 Dominican Republic Santo Domingo

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About Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU) Escuela de Medicina

Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU) Escuela de Medicina is a private medical school in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0000518. Instruction began in 1966, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 60 years, which makes it one of the longer-established schools in the country. It is academically affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.

The qualification awarded is the Doctor(a) en Medicina, over a curriculum of 5.5 years, taught in Spanish; Castilian. The directory lists 2 programmes or tracks leading to a medical degree here. On entry requirements the directory records: "Admission follows completion of secondary education." An entrance examination is required. Foreign students are admitted, according to the directory entry.

Dominican Republic has 13 medical schools in the directory, 8 of them in Santo Domingo.

TrustMBBS holds 110 student reviews of Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU) Escuela de Medicina, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 110 rated reviews; the longest and most detailed appear first below.

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  1. Confirm the World Directory entry F0000518 yourself at wdoms.org; the entry describes the school as it reported itself, not its recognition anywhere.
  2. Ask the medical council or health ministry of Dominican Republic whether the school is currently recognised and whether its graduates are being registered this year.
  3. Ask your own home regulator, in writing, whether a degree from Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU) Escuela de Medicina is accepted for licensing at home (for Indian students: the NMC requires the whole course, internship included, at the same institution).
  4. Get the fee schedule and admission letter from the school's own office (egarcia@unphu.edu.do), not from an agent, and pay only to the school's account.
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Questions students ask about Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU) Escuela de Medicina

Is Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU) Escuela de Medicina recognised?

It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0000518). A listing means the school exists and reported its programme; whether a degree from it is accepted where you intend to practise is decided by that country's regulator, so ask the medical council or health ministry of Dominican Republic and your home regulator directly.

Is Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU) Escuela de Medicina a government or private college?

The directory records it as a private institution, affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.

How long is the medical course at Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU) Escuela de Medicina and in what language?

The curriculum runs 5.5 years. Teaching is in Spanish; Castilian. The qualification is the Doctor(a) en Medicina.

When was Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU) Escuela de Medicina established?

The World Directory records 1966 as the year instruction began.

How do I contact Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU) Escuela de Medicina directly?

Address: Av. J.F. Kennedy Km 6 1/2 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic. Phone: +1 (809) 542-6888 ext. 2503. Email: egarcia@unphu.edu.do. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.

What do students say about Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU) Escuela de Medicina?

TrustMBBS has 110 student reviews of the college, averaging 4.5 out of 5. Read them in the reviews section below and weigh detailed, dated reviews more than one-line ones.

Can an agent get me a seat at Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU) Escuela de Medicina?

Admission is decided by the college after its entrance examination, and fees are paid to the college. An agent can fill in forms; an agent cannot create a seat, and anyone promising a "confirmed" or "management" seat for a fee is describing a scam pattern documented on this site.

Country

Dominican Republic

City

Santo Domingo

WDOMS ID

F0000518

What we can confirm

  • Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0000518) — you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
  • 110 rated student reviews on file here, averaging 4.5★ — read the full text below before deciding.

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School Type
Private
Year Instruction Started
1966
Operational Status
Currently operational
School Website(s)
In Spanish; Castilian
Address
Av. J.F. Kennedy Km 6 1/2 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic
Phone Number(s)
+1 (809) 542-6888 ext. 2503
Fax Number(s)
+1 (809) 566-2206
Email
egarcia@unphu.edu.do
Qualification Title
Doctor(a) en Medicina
Year Instruction Began
1966
Curriculum Last Revised
2017
Curriculum Duration
5.5 years
Language of Instruction
Spanish; Castilian
Prerequisite Education
Admission follows completion of secondary education.
Foreign Students
Foreign students are admitted
Genders Admitted
Both men and women are admitted
Entrance Exam
An entrance exam is required

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Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: Doctor(a) en Medicina Year Instruction Began: 1966 Curriculum Last Revised: 2017 Curriculum Duration: 5.5 years Language of Instruction: Spanish; Castilian Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By: Enrollment: Counts of new students admitted to the program and those who graduated, as reported by the school, are displayed below. ?N/A? indicates that no data are available for that year. Year Admitted Graduated 2019 229 110 2018 337 45 2017 355 48

💬 Student Reviews

Real reviews from students.

Blanca Arocha

This is a terrible university that doesn't consider students' finances. They give you one week to make payments of over 50,000 pesos, knowing that nobody can come up with that amount in less than a month. They schedule all the tuition payments close together, almost in the same month. They're incredibly exploitative!

Laura Diaz Martinez

Poor service from the people who work there, always with a bad face and their bad attitude. A university where one has a lot of trouble selecting subjects since there are never any vacancies. Besides, it's extremely hot and there's no air conditioning in most of the classrooms. I don't recommend it to anyone.

Gaga Lady

I don't like the service. If you have another phone number, please publish it, because anyone could lose interest in studying there just because of the service. That's a big deal. But I do like the campus; it's very nice, and the library is beautiful. That's why I'm giving it 3 stars. Improve your service.

Rubén Hiciano

A prestigious educational center, but one that falls short in some areas, such as security, cleanliness, technical resources, and physical facilities.
Although we understand that some of these weaknesses are offset by the cost and quality of the education received.

Joshua

Very nice University Campus, it’s big and with nice facilities. Don’t know too much about the University teaching procedure, but from what I’ve heard, it’s very nice. Been here a couple of times and can’t deny that I’m always impressed.

Ana Alejandra Ventura Asensio

I'm a college graduate, and I really don't recommend it. There are universities on the market with better teaching methods, tools, and professors. They give you raises for no reason. The degree you pay for is to graduate in an airless tent …

Persie A

The only downside is that they don't provide adequate guidance throughout the admissions process. They only tell you at the very end if you ask, because otherwise you wouldn't know, and that you have to pay the first installment before you …

Monika Gomez

UNPHU has always been one of the best, if not the best, Dominican universities. For years, it ranked first in programs such as architecture, medicine, and dentistry. It then declined due to internal problems. For more than 10 years now, it …

Maricha MartinezSosa

During a recent visit to UNPHU as part of the ongoing vaccination campaign, I was struck by the excellent condition of the university campus. It was a pleasant surprise to see the state of the green spaces, sports facilities, and buildings …

Daniel Cabrera

Terrible administrative management in that "institution" if you will. I have never had a good experience in their field, not even over the phone. There is always an inconsistency between employees. There is no collective organization among …

Wake up

I enrolled in this university because it was easy to cross from Próceres to Kennedy, but I left because they closed the crossing. Thanks to that stupidity, I was losing up to 40 minutes just getting to my destination. Excellent decision, …

Elizabeth V

I want to express that I do not recommend this university because there is a chemistry teacher whose name begins with S... who burned a friend 3 TIMES even though he knew the class until the university removed him from the program because …

John Casado

It is good in itself, the only bad thing would be the school inside, there teachers do not give you the motivation you need (or at least the majority), they worry about teaching the small group that gets the best grades on the exams, and …

Bartolo Gómez Pión

It's closed due to the quarantine, but it's an excellent university with very good schools of medicine, veterinary medicine, and architecture, where young Dominicans and foreigners can study, taking into account their economic situation, …

Ricardo G M (Rgm480)

I LOVE THE CAMPUS. It's huge, but it feels like home. Lots of green areas to relax between the hustle and bustle of studying. Excellent professors who teach classes with conviction. The age of the courses shows, although they're clearly …

Over Poise

This place has a bunch of sports! Let it be Basketball, 3 Baseball fields, Tennis, who tf plays Football in R.D!! Even Archery, I'm so dumbfounded.. They're well kept the landscape is topnotch. Good variety of careers too, I'd recommend!

Mercedes A

The times I've had to go as a patient of a dental student in the clinical area, supposedly between 5:00 and 8:00, sometimes up to 25 minutes go by and they still haven't finished cleaning. We've all been there since before 5:00. …

Yokel Chang

The Pedro Henríquez Ureña National University is a higher education institution in the Dominican Republic. Its campus is located in Santo Domingo, and it was the first private university established in the nation's capital. …

Alejandra Garcia

It's an easily accessible university with a beautiful library, air-conditioned classrooms, and helpful administrative and executive staff. And for those interested in studying veterinary medicine, they also have a clinic.

Barbara bozzo calderon

They have very, very, very poor and deficient customer service. Students have to wait for the employees to respond and resolve certain situations we find ourselves in due to their lack of responsibility. …

ambar sarante

You'll die trying to reach them by phone because they don't answer! And the few times they do, they transfer you to other departments that never answer the phone! So much room to pay and poor phone service!

Eini Hubieres

Please have the decency to provide better service... And if you have another phone number, please post it... I'm giving you zero stars because honestly, I've been trying for a week and no one answers...

Yudelis González M

Very good. I'm studying Industrial Engineering there, and it's not easy, but that's the point—it has to require sacrifice so it's worthwhile in the future.
Their environmental awareness is excellent!

Isaura Gell De Mata

Very nice and spacious, enclosed and with security at every door. I only went to a meeting in the library and I found that area a bit basic for such a prestigious institution. I honestly expected more.

edwin fernandez

Inspired by the goal of training professionals in various fields of knowledge, this university is an example of organization and aims to make research an example for the country's future scientists.

Jocelyn De la Cruz Ubiera

A university campus that rivals any in Europe or the United States; I loved its facilities and the logistical organization when I went to receive the two doses of the Covid vaccine.

Pablo A. Fernández Segura

Clean, organized center, the buildings should have more visible numbers, I liked that many of the steps and processes are digitized, it feels like a very modern university.

Mairoby Sánchez

UNPHU University, with ample land, clean and organized campuses, has a doctor's office, several sports fields, available parking, a picnic area, among other amenities. …

Eneria Milagros Barros Rodríguez

This is how all university centers should be, since from the moment you enter there is respect, education, discipline, compliance with the rules, organization, etc.? …

LIZA TATIS

It's the center where I'm currently pursuing my medical degree.
It has a welcoming campus and its staff are pleasant, though some of the faculty aren't.

Adriadna Romero

Good campus. Ugly classrooms with green chalkboards that impair vision.
POOR LIGHTING!!!
Poor security, very expensive for the benefits it offers. …

German Pérez Linval

I go every two days to the School of Architecture, which has now been recognized, accredited, internationalized, and refined as a world-class school.

Victor Castillo

All my children studied there, and even the youngest one who studies ING, industrial, and I wanted to get vaccinated, but not as ordered, and I left

María Colón

Hello ? The university is very nice. I really liked the treatment I received from each collaborator. I hope they continue like this. Blessings. …

Giancarlo Mañon Hoepelman

Good university, good professors, but they need to improve the physical condition of some buildings, as their classrooms show a lot of disrepair.

Gary Reinaldo

Mediocre customer service, no department knows anything and they send another department, a cycle of wasting time and having a bad time.

Oscar Camino

Excellent University, where I participated in the Digital Marketing workshop, taught by Milca Peguero and sponsored by Banco BHD León.

Jenisse Pimentel

They need to monitor teacher attendance. Many don't come, others hardly ever. That's disastrous for a student who is still developing.

Wendy Heredia de Santana

It's impossible to communicate via phone calls; they don't answer, and if they do, they transfer you and don't answer. Complete chaos.

Elsa Jimenez

THEY NEVER ANSWER THE PHONE, BAD SERVICE, AND THEY TRANSFER YOU TO AN AREA THAT NEVER ANSWERS THE PHONE, VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!!!

Diogenes Suero

It's perceived as a well-equipped educational center. It clearly has the necessary capabilities for this type of center.

Cristina De Moya

Excellent, I love it because of all the green space, the atmosphere, and the classes are very good, quality teaching.

Manuel Gonzalez

They need improve their streets and buildings, after that, the university park is really nice, so green and relaxing

Rober Capellan

I loved the hospitality of the administrative staff and how well-maintained the wide variety of green areas are. …

Joaquin Carvajal

Beautiful university.
Excellent Faculty of Agricultural Engineering.
Ample and adequate parking.
Excellent campus!

Jhei Santana

I'm into Law School here, and in compares what i paid to what i receive there's nothing that actually worth it.

Emmanuel Cuesta

They have very poor service, it's always a problem when selecting, and the classrooms are very hot without air.

William Arias

They don't care about the students, only the money. I hope they find a way out of the situation they're in now.

Elsa Evelyn De La Rosa

They are very attentive to visitors. Everyone knows what you're looking for and offers very friendly guidance.

diego almonte villa

A university with excellent academic standards.
Spacious green areas.
An environmentally conscious campus. …

PALOMA FERNANDEZ

Excellent academic prestige and a campus that invites concentration and enjoyment of the best university life.

Maria Calil H.

It's a very beautiful university. With large green areas and a high-quality faculty. Highly recommended.

Mirania C

Good facilities, but the attitude of the young admissions officer isn't very pleasant, to say the least.

Enmanuel montero fortunato

One of the first private universities in the country. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2016.

Eduardo Antonio García Suárez

The country's first private medical school. Over 40 years of experience. Excellent quality graduates.

Antony Manzano (Ant)

Great place to study. It has it all. Good food, cafeteria is small but good empanadas. Good coffee.

Mairelys Concepcion (Mai)

I'm about to graduate and I'm beyond thrilled with everything. The best decision I could have made.

Rosairis Cabrera

My name is Rosa Iris Bernardo Cabrera, I live in Santo Domingo and I want to enroll in university

Leandro Lopez

This is a very good educational institution, but they have taken advantage of the tuition fees.

Juan Gil

It has good facilities and plenty of space, however, it needs to make better use of technology.

Cesar Vargas

Excellent, there's always parking, very good staff but they take too long to answer the phone

DPowerRossi

A great university, advanced and classy education, very spacious, supports ecology, I like it

#UNIVERSITARIOSPORELCAMBIO

The quality of education at UNPHU keeps pace with societal changes. Updates continue.

Marisol Reyes Gutierrez

Excellent Graduation of the HYGGE 202 High School Class, from the (COPPHU) School.

Sonelly Antonia Pichardo

Everything was excellent, clean, and the staff who work here were very attentive.

Hector Ramirez

Excellent university. It's for upper-middle-class students due to its costs.

Isahen Marte

I love it; I can enjoy nature, the environment, and an excellent university.

fausto alexander Santana

See for yourself by visiting the facilities and speaking with the students.

Yanilda Matos

Excellent service for integrating into the community, COVID-19, very kind.

Vanessa Fournier

Delighted and they have even improved many parts that needed improvement.

berty miladis rivas almonte

I thought it was perfect for studying.

I said that five years ago. …

Elisa Green

I loved it, great parking availability, green area, organized and fluid

Michelle Serrano

A fantastic campus! Perfect environment for studying and socializing

Guadalupe Linares

Excellent place
Highly qualified teachers
Excellent atmosphere …

larealmelodia04 real

A very nice place, the staff is very polite, I want to come back

Soraya Santana

The Covid-19 vaccination process was very fast and convenient.

filiberto carbonell reyes

Very good university, but more expensive every semester ? …

Judith Jeudi joseph

It is a university with a lot of economy and a better future.

Daiwary Suarez

Excellent, friendly staff and a large, green and clean campus

Jordy de los santos

The best university in the country, highly recommended ?? …

Willian Castro

It is one of the best universities, the place is very nice.

ingrid aybar

I love my Alma Mater, it's always a pleasure to come back.

Carmen Emilia Ramirez

Good university, prepares professions for a better future

Johnny Hasbun K.

We visited the University and received excellent service.

Anselmo Javier

Very spacious and excellent attention from the employees

Fanny Mendez

I love the forest. It's perfect for clearing your mind.

Criss Ruiz

The operators are rude and unhelpful. Terrible service!

Denisse Nina

First private university in the country. Good teaching.

Ana Lidia Sierra

Admissions department contacted.

Excellent service.

Guillermo Pinales

Ugh! If you don't have any car then is not for you!

Eladio Rosario

Excellent. Great service and plenty of seasoning.

Luisaberto vt

Very good, a spacious place and many green areas

maria sanchez

Excellent. Very organized. Thank you very much.

Luis manuel Campusano matos

Excellent. Very clean and with good security.

Justin Taveras

I love just seeing what it looks like inside.

Angel Mendez

One of the best universities in the country

Andry Chiu

One Campus, for the best University life

Andy_YT Gaming

They never pick up the phone, oh my God!

Carmen Pérez Holguín

Good attention to the soccer kids ? …

Catherine Diaz

Excellent place and very good service

Sebastian Lopez

Their telephone service is very poor.

scarlen hilario

Large, good parking and good hygiene

Carlos Villar

Has the real college envoirnment

Marcial Chan

Very good environment to study.

Jesus Segura

The air here is really cool.

Crístóbal Eduardo Encarnación Rosario

Nice place to study...

Vester Wright

As an American and

Augusto De Oleo

Great campus!

Irihannny Rosario Peña

Very good

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