DDS Dentistry
Become a dentist at one of Hungary's most respected medical universities — in English, with extensive hands-on clinical training. An EU-recognised degree in a sunny, affordable university city, with Stipendium Hungaricum scholarships and a clear path to a dental career.
- ✓ Study at a WHO-listed, EU-recognised dental school
- ✓ English-taught, highly practical, with extensive clinical training
- ✓ Stipendium Hungaricum scholarships + a 9-month post-study permit
Dentistry at Szeged moves from the sciences — anatomy, physiology, oral biology — into phantom-head simulation and then real patient care in the university's dental clinics. You graduate a confident, clinically experienced dentist with an internationally respected degree.
Graduates practise across the EU and internationally (with local licensing) in private clinics, hospitals and public dental services. Affordable tuition plus scholarships make it exceptional value for a career in dentistry.
Dentistry & health in Hungary
| University | Programme | Level | Duration | Tuition/year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Szeged ★ This | Dentistry (DDS) | 5 yr | 5 years | €15,500 |
| Semmelweis | Dentistry (DDS) | 5 yr | 5 years | ≈€16,500 |
| Pécs | Dentistry (DDS) | 5 yr | 5 years | €14,000 |
| Debrecen | General Medicine (MD) | 6 yr | 6 years | €16,000 |
What you'll need
| Academic | High-school diploma with biology and chemistry | |
| Entrance exam | Written / oral exam in biology and chemistry | |
| English | IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (English-taught) | |
| Other | Manual-dexterity aptitude & medical fitness | |
The biology/chemistry entrance exam is the key hurdle. Your counsellor arranges preparation and, if you need it, a foundation year to strengthen your sciences.
Core areas
Career outcomes
EU-recognised
Licensing pathway across the EU
9-month permit
Post-study job-seeking in Hungary
Roles
Private practice, hospital & public dental services
In demand
Dentists needed across the Gulf & EU
Application timeline
Tuition fees & costs
| Tuition (international) | Per annum | €15,500 |
| Total degree cost | 5 years (indicative) | ≈€77,500 |
| Health insurance | Min. €50,000 cover | ≈€40/month |
| Residence permit fee | Study residence permit | ≈€110 |
Funding you may be eligible for
Alternative funding options
Available for international students at select European universities. No cosigner, collateral, or local credit history required.
Work up to 24 hours per week during term and full-time during holidays. Szeged's low living costs make part-time work go a long way.
Monthly budget in Szeged
Szeged is a sunny, relaxed university city in southern Hungary — even more affordable than Budapest, with a big student population and a compact, walkable centre.
Residence-permit financial proof: about €500/month in living funds in addition to tuition — via bank statements or a sponsor.
Hungarian study residence permit
| Permit type | Residence Permit for Study Purposes | |
| Admission letter | Letter of acceptance from Szeged | |
| Application fee | ≈€110 | |
| Financial proof | ≈€500/month living funds + tuition | |
| Health insurance | Mandatory — min. €50,000 cover | |
| Post-graduation | 9-month job-seeking residence permit | |
Hear from our students
"The hands-on training at Szeged is incredible — I was treating patients under supervision way earlier than friends elsewhere. The degree is EU-recognised and Szeged is so cheap to live in. My counsellor prepped me for the entrance exam."
"Szeged is sunny, friendly and full of students. Studying dentistry in English at these fees, with a scholarship on top, made my dream affordable. The clinics are excellent."
Frequently asked questions
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