Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, Public university in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The Autonomous University of Santo Domingo is a public university in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with multiple campuses across the country and its main site in Ciudad Universitaria. Its faculties cover law, health sciences, economics, engineering, agronomy and other fields of study.
The institution was founded in 1538 under the name Universidad Santo Tomás de Aquino and stands as the oldest university in the Americas. Over the centuries it expanded its teaching and played a central role in shaping Dominican academic life.
Law and humanities programs draw students from across the country and have trained a large share of Dominican lawyers and public figures over the decades. Campus events often connect scholarly discussions with social concerns of the broader community.
Visitors can use the library and research facilities after registration and access a wide range of academic resources. The main campus sits in a neighborhood with good transport links and sees most activity during term time.
The Latin motto Neo Mundi Decanatus recalls the founding role of the institution for the Western Hemisphere. Exchange programs with other universities in Latin America and Europe enable students to undertake international research projects and collaborations.
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