Study Abroad in the Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic is a rather small country that shares Hispaniola with Haiti. Its geographical area is only a little more than twice the size of New Hampshire, but it offers diverse countrysides that will win your heart wherever you study here. Even so, we recommend your heart chooses one of the best places to study abroad in Dominican Republic — listed below.

Santo Domingo. The nation’s capital on the coast in the southeastern region is the oldest permanent settlement in the Western Hemisphere. Ogle at the Ozama fortress, snap pics of La Catedral Primada de América, and stroll through the National Botanical Garden. This commercial, financial, and cultural hub offers a plethora of Spanish classes and being the largest city in the Dominican Republic, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to practice with the locals.

Santiago. The second-largest city in the Dominican Republic lies in the north-central area of the country. Watch a baseball game, tour Museo del Tabaco, and marvel at the Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración. Home to several universities, you’ll find programs from business to liberal arts to the sciences that fills your schedule and earns you credits. 

Punta Cana. You’ll find this small city of 50,000 on the east coast of the Dominican Republic. It’s a popular tourist destination thanks to its famous rum cocktails and glimmering beaches. You’ll feel like you’re on holiday when you study abroad here! The water attractions here are plenty, from swimming with the dolphins to whale watching to reef exploring to racing speedboats.