Founded in 1970, Universidad Central del Este (Central University of the East) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of San Pedro de Macorís (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), San Pedro de Macoris. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): San Juan de la Maguana, Montecristi, La Romana. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología, República Dominicana (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Dominican Republic), Universidad Central del Este (UCE) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Central del Este (UCE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 49 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Dominican higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 