UASD denies thesis fee increase following student protests

The Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) has clarified that the Faculty of Health Sciences did not approve an increase in thesis fees to RD$55,000, as had been reported by student groups and on social media.

University officials, including Rector Jorge Asjana David and Dean Ángel Nadal, explained that Resolution FCS 1334-26 only addresses the reduction of the maximum number of students per research group from three to two. This measure aims to improve coordination, supervision, and academic quality to support national and international accreditation for various health science programs.

Following protests and concerns raised by the Federación de Estudiantes Dominicanos (FED) regarding the potential economic burden on students, the Faculty's Board of Directors approved Resolution FCS 1434-2026. This new resolution postpones the implementation of the group size limit until 2027, allowing students more time to organize their research teams.