ProfessionalDentistry
| Study location | Latvia, Riga |
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| Academic field | Clinical dentistry (JACS A400) |
| Type | Undergraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 5 years (300 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | Professional (Doctor of Dental Medicine) |
| Course code | 28415 |
| Accreditation | Study programme is accredited till 02.02.2029. |
| Tuition fee | €16,500 per year Please note that the tuition fee may change in 2025. |
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| Application fee | €170 one-time The application fee is 170.00 EUR. The application fee is non-refundable. Payment of the application fee and the diploma recognition fee should be paid only after the receipt of the invoice and must be paid BY the deadline of the invoice, if for any reason you have failed to pay the fees by the said deadline please contact the admission coordinator. |
| Deposit | €500 one-time A one-time payment for students coming from third countries outside the EU/EEA is to be paid in full together with the full-year tuition fee payable upon arrival. The deposit is intended for coverage of possible immigration expenses and paid back upon request after graduation. |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) What documents do I need to apply? EU/EEA citizens 1. Passport or national ID Citizens of outside EU/EEA 1. Passport You must take the original entry qualification documents with you when you finally go to the university. NB! Non-EU applications that contain documents that are not Apostilled or verified properly will not be evaluated and considered for admissions. |
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| Language requirements | English Applicants must prove their English language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests:
If your previous studies have been obtained in English but not in the country listed below, then you have to present an official letter from your previous educational institution (secondary school, etc.) where is stated that all your studies were in English (medium of instruction is English), and you have to pass interview where the University of Latvia will evaluate your language skills. Applicants who have obtained previous education in English in one of the bellow listed countries do not need to provide separate language proficiency: Internationally recognized foreign language certificate does not have to be presented if the foreigner has acquired secondary education in a country of the EU and the EEA or in the Swiss Confederation and in his secondary education certificate is included an assessment of foreign language skills, which are comparable to at least level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). |
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| Other requirements | • Incomplete applications or e-mail submissions will not be considered !!! All applicants should attend and pass ZOOM interview (10-15 min) till the 1st of July, 2024, therefore for EU/EEZ citizens applications should be submitted by the 22nd of June, 2024. Application form at the platform Apply apply.lu.lv/ can be reopened and missing documents added after submission till the 1st of July, 2024. Please look for more detailed FAQs HERE |
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Overview
The dental curriculum leads to the dentist degree, and forms the basis for specialist education or scientific (PhD) studies. The aim of the study programme is to prepare qualified specialists with theoretical and practical skills appropriate to commence independently practicing general dentistry.
The study program has been developed according to EU Directive2005/36/EC of mutual recognition of qualifications of health care professionals, directly related to the guidelines of Association of Dental Education in Europe.
Career opportunities
Successful graduates of the study program have employment and self-employment opportunities based on professional qualification. The possibilities of joining the oral health care centers or private dental clinics or creating own practices are available as soon as professional certificate is obtained.