Unibe is approved by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Ministerio de Educación Superior, Ciencia, y Tecnología - MESCYT); this institution is responsible for regulating higher education institutions and assessing compliance with quality standards in the Dominican Republic.

A mandatory evaluation takes place every five years, which we have successfully completed each time.

The Unibe School of Medicine is listed in the FAIMER International Medical Education Directory (IMED), within the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

Unibe School of Medicine is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education since 2009. Further information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-0400, toll-free (888) 224-6684.

Unibe has long been committed to its international impact. The Office of International Affairs strengths the leadership and innovation through the international dimension of our mission by promoting, coordinating, and supporting the university’s international education, exchange, and service activities.

For information on Accreditation and Licenses you will find detailed information in the following links:

• • CAAM-HP
  • ACBSP
  • DELE Center
  • Quinquenal
  • WTO Chair
  • UNESCO Chair
  • Acreditations and licenses

For information regarding quality standards, policies and procedures for evaluation and accreditation please refer to the Planning and Institutional Evaluation Department: pdi@unibe.edu.do

Unibe is committed to providing students with access to various financing opportunities. The institution is eligible to disburse Title IV program funds to qualified U.S. citizens and residents. For more information, please contact: (809) 689-4111 Ext. 1122.

United States Federal Regulations require all universities participating in the Financial Aid Program (Title IV) to disclose important information to prospective and current students and other groups of interest.

This information satisfies the disclosure requirements established by the U.S. Department of Education and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA).

To learn about eligibility requirements please visit: Eligibility for financial aid document

To learn the criteria for determining the amount of aid please visit: Details on Federal Loans

To learn about the terms of any loan received as part of the financial assistance package, including sample loan repayment plans and repayment obligations, please visit: Information regarding terms of any loan and loan repayment

To learn about the rights and responsibilities of students who receive financial aid, specifically under Title IV HEA programs, please visit: Student Rights and Responsibilities

To learn about the method by which financial aid disbursements will be made to students and the frequency of those disbursements visit: Financial Aid Disbursement

For information related to our preferred private student loan providers:

• • Sallie Mae Undergraduate Loans
  • Sallie Mae Graduate Loans

To learn about our own economic assistance programs and national financing please visit: National Financing and Economic Assistance from Unibe

To find out about the estimated cost of attendance visit: Estimated COA

Students who complete their studies must attend a final interview offered by the Financial Aid Department. This interview must be scheduled:

• • Two months before the end of their last academic period.
  • Prior to withdrawal from the University.
  • Prior to reducing their academic load to less than half-time.

Students must also complete the corresponding form to maintain a written record of this process.

For exit counseling information ("exit interview") that the institution provides and compiles for borrowers under the applicable Federal Student Loan Program please access:

• • Two months before the end of their last academic period: Complete Student Loan Exit Counseling

Canadian students are eligible to participate in the Canadian Student Loans (CSL) program. 

Eligibility 

• • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. 
  • Be a resident of a province or territory that participates in the Canada Student Loans Program. (Generally, your province or territory of residence is where you have most recently lived for at least 12 consecutive months excluding full-time attendance at a post-secondary institution). 
  • Demonstrate to the provincial or territorial student assistance office, by completing an application form, that the financial resources available to you are not enough to cover your educational costs. 
  • Enroll or be qualified to enroll in at least 60 percent of a full-time course load (students with permanent disabilities may enroll in 40 percent of a full-time course load). 

The province of Quebec and the North-west Territories operate their own student assistance plans. The Government of Canada provides funding to assist them.

Maximum amount to borrow 

Depending on your needs, you can borrow up to a maximum of $165 for each week of your study period. 

Provincial assistance is also available, as well as Canada and provincial grant programs (where the latter exist), other scholarships or bursaries. 

How to apply 

In the following page is a list of the Provincial and Territorial Student Assistance Offices. Call or visit the office nearest you to get the information materials and application forms. Depending on the province or territory in which you live, you may be asked to submit your application directly to Unibe or to the student assistance office.  

Remember that the province of Quebec and the Northwest Territories operate their own student assistance plans. The Government of Canada provides funding to assist them in providing their plans. 

Financial aid for students from countries different from the U.S. and Canada.

Students from countries different from the U.S. and Canada should contact either the Student Assistance Office or the Education Department of their corresponding countries to verify if any loan program is available.

Cost of education / budgets.

Eligibility for financial aid is determined based on the student's financial situation and the costs associated with attending the institution, commonly referred to as the "budget" or "cost of education."

A student's budget includes both direct and indirect costs as prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education:

Direct costs:

• • Tuition.
  • Fees.
  • Books.
  • Supplies.

Indirect costs:

• • Room and board.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Transportation.

Budget forms are available through the Financial Aid Office.

Students anticipating the need for financial assistance to cover part or all of their educational expenses are encouraged to undertake early planning to make the necessary arrangements.

FUNDAPEC financial aid loan requirements.

You can apply for a financial program through FUNDAPEC.

Fill out the loan application from FUNDAPEC (application sheet available in FUNDAPEC office):

• • Include a 2×2 picture.
  • Official bachelor’s degree transcript. Must have at least overall GPA of 75 pts.
  • Passport or elector’s ID photocopy.
  • Employment letter stating monthly gross income as proof of employment.
  • Course curriculum of the program to be financed with the FUNDAPEC loan.

Drug and alcohol abuse prevention information.

Student policy

Universidad Iberoamericana (Unibe) considers the use, possession, distribution, or sale of drugs and alcohol incompatible with university life. Attending classes or extracurricular activities under the influence of drugs or alcohol is also unacceptable. This policy applies to all university events, both on and off campus.

Violation of this policy constitutes a serious offense and is subject to sanctions.

Possible Sanctions:

• • Referral to the Office of the Dean of Students, where the Counseling Department may conduct an evaluation and refer the student to a mental health professional if necessary.
  • Referral to the Disciplinary Committee, which will determine if university regulations have been breached and what sanctions are appropriate.

Prevention

Our Academic Policy and Student Handbook state that Unibe actively works to prevent substance abuse. To achieve this, the university implements several campaigns and strategies designed to educate students about the dangers of substance abuse, including:

• • Annual talks discussing the dangers of illegal drug use and promoting responsible alcohol consumption.
  • Online drug and alcohol education resources.
  • Explicit instruction on institutional policy and sanctions for drug use on campus, provided to students in the Introduction to University Life course.

Further plans

Email campaigns at the beginning of the academic year which will:

• • Highlight the effects and risks of drug and alcohol use.
  • Raise awareness of university policy regarding use, distribution, sale, and possession of drugs and alcohol on campus.
  • Provide instruction on national law regulating the use, sale, and distribution of illegal substances.
  • List services offered by the Counseling Department.

Employee policy

Unibe follows national law (Ley 50-88), which prohibits the manufacture, distribution, and use of drugs on campus.

Future Actions:

• • Creation of a comprehensive institutional drug policy for employees to be distributed upon hiring.

Emergency Response and Evacuation

The following manual is a detailed guide on how to organize and execute the institutional response to emergencies. The response emphasizes prevention and emergency readiness and includes a practical guide detailing basic actions to undertake when emergencies occur.

These documents are designed for students, faculty, administrators, and brigade members.

Unibe’s Academic Regulations are available by clicking this links:

• • Reglamento de la Universidad Iberoamericana, Unibe [Español]
    Ver reglamento
  • Universidad Iberoamericana, Unibe Academic Regulations [English]
    View regulations

To learn about any refund policy that the institution must comply with for the return of unearned tuition and fees or other reimbursable portions of the costs paid to the institution, and for a description of Unibe’s general policy for reimbursement; click here.

For information regarding our Privacy Policy and Family Educational Rights and Privacy please visit: Privacy policy.

To learn about Satisfactory Academic Progress please see: Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.

To see our Return of Federal Loans Policy (R2T4) please see: Return of Federal Loans Policy (R2T4).

Admission and Readmission

Students interested in applying to any of our academic programs should visit the following link for requirements and procedures: Admissions Requirements and Procedures.

Admissions Department Hours:

• • Monday through Friday
  • 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • (809) 689-4111, Ext. 1031

Admission procedures

All items listed in the Admission Requirements section should be submitted or mailed to our mailing address.

Once the application package is received, all documents will be verified for authenticity. Should the Admissions Committee recommend the applicant for admission, the applicant may be invited for an interview.

After the application file is completed and reviewed by the Admissions Committee, the applicant will receive written notification of the final decision.

Important Note:

All original documents submitted become university property and will not be returned. These documents will be handled as confidential and used exclusively by the Admissions Department.

Readmission procedures

Students who withdraw from the university for one (1) or more semesters must apply for readmission. Readmission is not guaranteed, and all requests are evaluated by the Readmissions Committee.

The committee evaluates readmission requests by considering:

• • The student's academic record
  • The circumstances that led to the student's withdrawal from the university
  • Corrective measures taken by the student and the institution

In order to apply for readmission, students should:

• • Schedule an appointment
  • Contact the Counseling Department (Department of Student Services): (809) 689-4111, Ext. 2800 & 1156
  • Submit a letter to the Readmissions Committee explaining the circumstances of withdrawal and corrective actions taken
  • Fill out the readmission form and complete the required payment at the Registrar
  • Wait for the Committee's decision

Recruiter compensation/incentive programs

Unibe does not provide any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on success in securing enrollments or financial aid to any individual engaged in recruiting or admission activities or in making decisions about awarding financial aid.