English-taught degrees
Study Dentistry in Turkey in English
Five-year dentistry degrees taught in English at private universities in Turkey and North Cyprus. Compare live fees, check entry requirements and get free help from our Istanbul team, from your first question to your student residence permit.
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Why Turkey
Why study dentistry in Turkey
A five-year degree
Dentistry in Turkey is a five-year program. If your English is not yet at the required level, you usually study an English preparatory year first.
YÖK-approved universities
Universities in Turkey are approved by YÖK, Turkey's Council of Higher Education, and their degrees are official Turkish university degrees. For North Cyprus, check the recognition of your program before you enroll.
Training in dental hospitals
Many universities run their own dental hospitals, such as DENTAYDIN at Istanbul Aydın, Üsküdar Dental Hospital and the dental hospitals of Yeditepe and Istanbul Okan.
Taught in English
Several private universities teach dentistry fully in English, and some also have a Turkish track. A few programs are only partly in English, so always check the teaching language.
Where to study
Universities that teach dentistry in English
Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul. Its official tuition list for international students shows Dentistry taught 100% in English. A mainly Turkish version also exists.
Bahçeşehir University (BAU)
Istanbul. Teaches Dental Medicine in English, together with Medicine and Pharmacy.
İstinye University
Istanbul. Dentistry in English, with training at the university's dental hospital at its Vadi campus.
Yeditepe University
Istanbul. Dentistry in English. The university has its own dental hospital.
Istanbul Aydın University
Istanbul. Dentistry in English or Turkish. The faculty and its DENTAYDIN dental hospital are in Esenyurt.
Üsküdar University
Istanbul. Dentistry in English or Turkish. Üsküdar Dental Hospital opened in 2023.
Istanbul Okan University
Istanbul. Dentistry in English or Turkish, with dental hospitals on the Tuzla campus and in Mecidiyeköy.
Başkent University
Ankara. Dentistry in English or Turkish. The English program asks for a higher English score and an exam result such as YÖS, SAT or A Levels.
Near East University
Nicosia, North Cyprus. Five-year Dentistry in English. The university has its own dentistry hospital.
Cyprus International University
Nicosia, North Cyprus. Five-year Dentistry in English. Most CIU bachelor's programs are taught in English.
Dentistry is also offered in English (often with a Turkish track) at Lokman Hekim in Ankara, Kocaeli Health and Technology, Istanbul Galata, Istanbul Kent, Istanbul Atlas and Nişantaşı. Some programs are only partly in English, for example at Altınbaş and Eastern Mediterranean (30% English). Compare every dentistry program and its live fees in our program search.
Admission
Admission requirements for dentistry
What universities usually ask for
- Valid passport
- High school diploma (or expected graduation letter) and transcripts
- English certificate such as IELTS or TOEFL, if you have one (many universities also run their own English test)
- Passport-size photo
- Some universities also ask for a letter of intent or a reference letter
Private universities usually admit international students on their high school grades, without a central entrance exam. Dentistry, like medicine, often has higher requirements than other programs.
For example, Başkent University does not accept a diploma alone for Medicine and Dentistry: it asks for a qualifying result such as YÖS, SAT, ACT, IB or A Levels, and a higher English score (for example TOEFL iBT 96). At Ankara Medipol, students without an English certificate study a one-year English preparatory program before Dentistry.
Each university has its own list and minimum grades. We tell you exactly what your chosen program needs. Also see our guide to studying medicine in Turkey in English.
How it works
How to apply for dentistry in four steps
- 1
Free consultation
Send us your grades, the dentistry program you want and your budget. An advisor suggests the universities that fit your profile.
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Apply
We prepare and submit your applications and follow them up until you receive your acceptance letter. Read how to apply to Turkish universities.
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Student visa
With your acceptance letter, we guide you through the documents for your student visa. Read our Turkey student visa guide. If you choose North Cyprus, we explain its entry steps for your nationality.
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Arrival
We help you with the next steps after you land, including registration and your student residence permit.
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FAQ
Questions students ask about dentistry in Turkey
Is a Turkish dentistry degree recognized?
Universities in Turkey are approved by YÖK, Turkey's Council of Higher Education, and their degrees are official Turkish university degrees. Whether you can work as a dentist in your home country depends on your national dental or medical authority, which may ask you to pass a licensing exam. Check its rules before you enroll. For North Cyprus universities, check the recognition of your program with your own country's authorities too.
How long is dentistry in Turkey?
The dentistry degree takes five years. If you need to improve your English first, add an English preparatory year.
Is dentistry taught fully in English?
At many of the universities above, yes. Some programs are only partly in English: for example, Altınbaş and Eastern Mediterranean teach Dentistry 30% in English, and Bezmialem Vakıf says its program is about 70% Turkish and 30% English. Our program search shows the teaching language of every program.
Do I need YÖS or SAT for dentistry?
Most private universities admit you on your high school grades. Some ask for an exam or international diploma result for Dentistry, as Başkent University does. An advisor will check the rules of each university on your list.
How much does dentistry in Turkey cost?
It depends on the university and the program. You can see current tuition fees and deposits in our program search, and living costs in our cost of studying in Turkey guide.
Is your service free?
Yes. Our admission and registration help is free, and you pay tuition directly to the university.
Ready to plan your dentistry studies in Turkey?
Send us your grades and the universities you are interested in. We usually reply the same working day.