Dentistry in English at University of Szeged
Szeged Dentistry program overview
Best fit
Students who want an English-taught dental degree in Hungary with strong practical and clinical progression.
Degree outcome
The official application page lists DMD after 10 semesters and 300 ECTS.
Clinical direction
The last two years focus on intensive clinical study and supervised patient treatment across dental disciplines.
Recognition note
The program is described as EU-compatible, but dental licensing still depends on destination-country rules.
Admissions and application timeline
September start
The official study-program page lists September as the yearly start of the DMD route.
Entrance exam
Szeged describes the Dental Medicine entrance exam as an online 20-30 minute evaluation.
Application deadline
Submit the online application before the official deadline for the fall 2026/27 intake.
Age rule
Applicants must be over 18 in the year of application, by December 31.
What Szeged asks for
- Valid passport or ID, secondary-school diploma and transcript, or final-year proof until graduation.
- CV, general medical certificate, motivation letter, statement of representation and translated documents where needed.
- Reference letter is listed as optional for fee-paying applicants.
EUR 300 combined fee
Szeged lists a combined application and entrance-examination/evaluation fee. It is paid once even if applying to up to three health-science programs, and includes up to two entrance-exam chances if offered by the faculty.
University of Szeged Dentistry entrance exam
Online evaluation
The DMD page describes a 20-30 minute online entrance exam for fee-paying applicants.
2 Biology + 2 Chemistry
Applicants discuss two topics from Biology and two from Chemistry based on the official topic list.
Competence tested
Szeged says English language competence is tested in the entrance examination.
What to prepare first
Biology
Prepare core human biology and explain concepts clearly, not only as multiple-choice answers.
Chemistry
Focus on general, inorganic and organic chemistry foundations that are common in dental admissions topics.
English speaking
Practise concise spoken explanations so the online evaluation does not become a language problem.
Tuition fees and budget
| Cost item | Current planning figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | EUR 6,400 + EUR 1,600 deposit | Published for DMD Dental Medicine on the official Szeged application page. |
| Semesters 2-10 | EUR 7,600 / semester | Regular semester figure after the first semester. |
| First academic year | EUR 15,600 / year | First semester plus second semester; future years are typically EUR 15,200 before any official changes. |
| Application and entrance-exam fee | EUR 300 | Combined non-refundable fee for up to three health-science programs. |
| Health insurance | Included in tuition | General health insurance valid for Hungary is included; summer practices and textbooks are not included. |
| Living costs in Szeged | Approx. EUR 600-900 / month | Planning range before flights, visa costs, deposits and personal travel. |
Curriculum overview
Years 1-2: basic module
Basic medical and dental sciences, with early exposure to dental subjects and summer-practice observation.
Year 3: preclinical module
Manual skills, restorative dentistry, prosthetic and oral-surgery propedeutics, and phantom-head training.
Years 4-5: clinical module
Students treat real patients under close professional supervision across dental disciplines.
Final year
Elective courses, clinical conferences and hospital-based practical training round out the program.
How Medimentor helps with Szeged Dentistry
Topic-based practice
Prepare Biology and Chemistry topics so you can answer without sounding scripted or vague.
English explanations
Practise clear spoken answers for science concepts, motivation and dental-program fit.
Application planning
Keep the deadline, documents, combined fee and exam registration steps visible before submission.
FAQ
Sources
- University of Szeged DMD Dental Medicine application page
- University of Szeged Doctor of Dental Medicine study programme
- University of Szeged Faculty of Dentistry overview
- University of Szeged Faculty of Dentistry programme and entry requirements
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