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Hameln, 2. April 2014

Studying Dentistry Abroad

Or How You Preempt the Numerus Clausus-Chaos

The study of dentistry still belongs to the most popular course of studies. This is attributable to the occupational profile of a dentist, because dentistry is connected to theoretical academics and concrete practice, together with technical skill, paired with sensitivity for aesthetics. Other reasons for the popularity of this study course, are certainly, the future income opportunities and the high prestige of the occupational image. To get a university place for dentistry in Germany is extremely difficult, because of the demanding numerus clausus a place to study is just reserved for the best high-school graduates. The numerous clausus is not a previously set value, but a result of the current competition between the applicants, who have passed their A levels in the same state. Depending on state, the numerus clausus for dentistry totals between 1,0 and 1,4. The applicants, who do not match the numerus clausus with their graduation grade, have to take a long wait of twelve semesters, six years, into account. Despite these valid conditions for dentistry study admission, there is no reason for despair: There is the chance to study dentistry abroad, without NC-barriers and countless waiting semesters. Here the admission happens through a written and, mostly also an oral admission exam.
Studying dentistry offers many benefits:

On one hand studying dentistry in Spain or in another Eastern European country, serves to accumulate international experience and to acquire intercultural competences. Most classes are conducted in English and thus you intensify your language skills und you master to learn and apply the world- and academic language in your medical scope of work. On the other hand, passed dentistry studies are being fully recognized in Germany, because of the Bologna-conformity. After your successful graduation abroad, the equivalence to a German dentistry degree is guaranteed.

Additionally, the excellent quality of study is warranted, when studying dentistry in another country, which is, among other things, attributable to the competent and comprehensive support of the teaching staff, small learning groups and practical relevance. At the Spanish and Eastern European universities the value is placed on intensive practical relevance and own experiences, with the theoretical content of study. Furthermore, dentistry studies are sometimes offered in German at some Hungarian universities, so that no language barrier exists in courses.

All in all it can be said, that studying dentistry abroad can help applicants, who did not get a university place in Germany, because of the numerus-clausus-restrictions, to be admitted studying dentistry soon. Besides, studying abroad offers the opportunity to improve the English register and to gather important experiences in an international and multilingual environment. This is a major benefit for future career chances and professional perspectives. According to various respects, it is worth to dare and start a dentistry study abroad and to follow your dream in another country.