The Dominican Republic's higher education system includes public and private universities, with the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD) being the oldest and largest. Key institutions like Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) and Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) are renowned for their research. The system offers undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines. Academic job opportunities are available, particularly in growing fields like tourism and health sciences, with positions often requiring bilingual proficiency.