Dentistry

University of Latvia (LU)
Latvia, Riga

Study location	Latvia, Riga
Academic field	Dental studies 12.3 (ISCED 724) Clinical dentistry (JACS A400)
Type	Medical Doctor, full-time
Nominal duration	5 years (300 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	(Doctor of Dental Medicine)
Course code	28415
Accreditation	Study programme is accredited till 02.02.2029.

Tuition fee	€16,500 per year
Application fee	€170 one-time
Deposit	€500 one-time
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Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) Grades in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Natural Sciences must be no less than 6 (almost good) in a 10 point grading system. The entry qualification documents are accepted in any languages (issued in or officially translated along with verified copies) You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Your average application grade will be made up by your secondary education Chemistry (40%), Biology (40%) and English (20%) grade OR your Natural sciences (80%) and English (20%) grade if you haven’t studied Chemistry or Biology. The better the average grade, the better your chances for being offered a study place. Your application will only be considered if the final grade in each of the subjects mentioned (Chemistry, Biology (or Natural sciences) and English) will be equivalent to 60% or more. Please provide bachelor’s diploma (for master studies) or master’s diploma (for doctoral studies) in the original language. If the diploma is not issued in English, a certified translation should be provided. The document must be legalised/apostilled

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher)

Grades in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Natural Sciences must be no less than 6 (almost good) in a 10 point grading system.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in any languages (issued in or officially translated along with verified copies)

You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Your average application grade will be made up by your secondary education Chemistry (40%), Biology (40%) and English (20%) grade OR your Natural sciences (80%) and English (20%) grade if you haven’t studied Chemistry or Biology. The better the average grade, the better your chances for being offered a study place.

Your application will only be considered if the final grade in each of the subjects mentioned (Chemistry, Biology (or Natural sciences) and English) will be equivalent to 60% or more.
Please provide bachelor’s diploma (for master studies) or master’s diploma (for doctoral studies) in the original language. If the diploma is not issued in English, a certified translation should be provided. The document must be legalised/apostilled

Territory requirements	Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+ LanguageCert International ESOL at least Level Communicator B2 (Written and Spoken exams); TOEFL IBT – at least score 72 TOEFL Essential – at least 8 points IELTS – at least score 5.5 PTE General – at least level B2 PTE Academic – at least 51 point FCE – at least level B CPE – Proficiency/C2 Proficiency: any level CAE – C1 Advanced: any level

Language requirements

English
Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+

LanguageCert International ESOL at least Level Communicator B2 (Written and Spoken exams);
TOEFL IBT – at least score 72
TOEFL Essential – at least 8 points
IELTS – at least score 5.5
PTE General – at least level B2
PTE Academic – at least 51 point
FCE – at least level B
CPE – Proficiency/C2 Proficiency: any level
CAE – C1 Advanced: any level

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. • Incomplete applications or e-mail submissions will not be considered • Complete applications will receive feedback within 2 weeks of applying • The final results will be available approximately in mid-July • We are not able to provide official results before that because the competition can be influenced by each new application we receive • Candidates will be expected to accept or decline a study place. If the university doesn’t receive a decision within the given deadline, it will be considered declined and as such – not available at later time • The university is not obliged to give detailed explanations on its decision if the applicant has not met the necessary conditions to receive an offer • The university reserves the right to withdraw an offer if its conditions are not met and will not be liable for any material or immaterial loss the applicant may have as a result !!! All applicants should attend and pass ZOOM interview (10-15 min) Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: 1. Passport 2. A scanned copy of the LU medical report filled out and signed by your physician (Not a family member!). 3. Transcript of final grades and state examinations – both in English and the original language. Both copies need to be verified with a notary stamp and signature, and apostilled or verified by the Foreign Affairs ministry or relevant of your country and the Embassy of Latvia closest to you! 4. Your high school diploma if it’s issued separately – both in English and the original language. Both copies need to be verified with a notary stamp and signature, and apostilled or verified by the Foreign Affairs ministry or relevant of your country and the Embassy of Latvia closest to you! 5. Proof of English language proficiency 6. Payment receipt after paying for your application, uploaded along with other documents

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided.

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

• Incomplete applications or e-mail submissions will not be considered
• Complete applications will receive feedback within 2 weeks of applying
• The final results will be available approximately in mid-July
• We are not able to provide official results before that because the competition can be influenced by each new application we receive
• Candidates will be expected to accept or decline a study place. If the university doesn’t receive a decision within the given deadline, it will be considered declined and as such – not available at later time
• The university is not obliged to give detailed explanations on its decision if the applicant has not met the necessary conditions to receive an offer
• The university reserves the right to withdraw an offer if its conditions are not met and will not be liable for any material or immaterial loss the applicant may have as a result

!!! All applicants should attend and pass ZOOM interview (10-15 min)

Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants:

1. Passport
2. A scanned copy of the LU medical report filled out and signed by your physician (Not a family member!).
3. Transcript of final grades and state examinations – both in English and the original language. Both copies need to be verified with a notary stamp and signature, and apostilled or verified by the Foreign Affairs ministry or relevant of your country and the Embassy of Latvia closest to you!
4. Your high school diploma if it’s issued separately – both in English and the original language. Both copies need to be verified with a notary stamp and signature, and apostilled or verified by the Foreign Affairs ministry or relevant of your country and the Embassy of Latvia closest to you!
5. Proof of English language proficiency
6. Payment receipt after paying for your application, uploaded along with other documents

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.

The study curriculum is divided in 3 parts: A part (mandatory subjects), B part (mandatory selection) and C part (electives).

During your studies you will have to take A part subjects worth 286,5 ECTS (191 Latvian credit points): Philosophy and cognitive sciences, Professional ethics in dentistry, Inorganic and organic chemistry, Basics of biochemistry, English (for Latvian students) or Latvian (for international students), Establishmend and management of health care, Psychology, Cell biology, Hereditary diseases, Histology, Physiology, Medical embriology, General pathology, Pharmacology, Immunology I, Microbiology, Public health, Epidemiology, Nourishment, Oral anatomy, Oral physiology, Dental biomaterials, Propaedeutics of dentistry, Oral and maxillofacial radiology, Preventive dentistry, Oral health promotion, Orthodontics, Oral pathology, Oral pharmacology, Nourishment and oral health, Diagnostics and treatment planning, Oral surgery/pain control, Oral medicine, Periodontology, Cariology, Endodontology, Prosthetics, Pediatric dentistry, Gerodontology, Stomatognathic function.

Study modules include:

Musculoskeletal system;
Respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary and circulatory systems;
Immunology;
Hematology;
Sensory system;
Endocrinology;
Neurology;
B part (mandatory selection) subjects are worth 6 ECTS (4 Latvian credit points) and C part (elective) subjects are worth 7.5 ECTS (5 Latvian credit points).

After studies the graduates are entitled to start their own practice and work independently in both public and private health practice centres.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.

Apply now! Spring semester 2025

4 Feb 2025

Apply now! Fall semester 2025/26

This is a rolling intake - applications are accepted all year round.