Compare BDS in Europe - 11 countries, side by side
Not sure which country is right for dentistry? Compare tuition, totals, entry and teaching language across all 11 of our English-taught BDS destinations - then get a personalised, DCI-aware shortlist.
BDS in Europe - country comparison
Filter and sort all nine English-taught dental destinations (Cyprus is EU; Schengen accession targeted 2026). Most teach the whole degree in English - Romania moves later clinical work into the local language. All figures are indicative and confirmed per university each cycle.
Full-degree tuition, ranked low → high
Indicative full-degree tuition (excludes living & setup). Watch the bars fill to compare at a glance.
| Country | Tuition / year | Full-degree total* | Living / mo | Entry | Cost tier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹Italy | €1,000-4,000 | €6,000-24,000 | €600-1000 | IMAT (English) | Low | View → |
| 🇷🇴Romania | €8,500-10,000 | €51,000-60,000 | €400-600 | File / entrance exam | Low | View → |
| 🇧🇬Bulgaria | €9,000-10,000 | €45,000-50,000 | €350-500 | Bio-Chem entrance exam | Low | View → |
| 🇭🇷Croatia | €10,000-12,000 | €60,000-72,000 | €500-800 | Bio-Phys-Chem exam | Mid | View → |
| 🇸🇰Slovakia | €13,000-13,500 | €65,000-67,500 | €450-700 | Bio-Chem entrance exam | Mid | View → |
| 🇱🇹Lithuania | €13,600-15,000 | €69,000-75,000 | €450-650 | Bio-Chem entrance exam | Premium | View → |
| 🇨🇿Czech Republic | €14,000-24,250 | €70,000-121,250 | €500-750 | Bio-Chem entrance exam | Premium | View → |
| 🇭🇺Hungary | €15,200-18,300 | €76,000-91,500 | €450-700 | Bio-Chem entrance exam | Premium | View → |
| 🇱🇻Latvia | €15,500-17,310 | €77,500-86,550 | €500-700 | Grades + IELTS | Premium | View → |
| 🇵🇱Poland | €16,900-19,400 | €84,500-97,000 | €450-700 | Grades / entrance exam | Premium | View → |
| 🇨🇾Cyprus | €23,000-23,000 | €115,000-115,000 | €600-850 | Grades + English (B2) | Premium+ | View → |
* Indicative tuition only (excludes living, setup & personal costs). NEET is required for all destinations, and dentistry is regulated by India's DCI / National Dental Commission. Tap a country to see its universities, fees & admission in detail.
What actually matters for dentistry
Cheapest isn't always best, fully-English matters, and DCI recognition is non-negotiable. Here's how we help you weigh it up honestly.
Total cost - and it isn't cheaper than India
Compare tuition + living over 5-6 years, not year-one fees. And be clear-eyed: European dentistry usually costs more than a private BDS in India - the value is the EU degree, English teaching and mobility, not a discount.
Check the teaching language
Most destinations teach the whole BDS in English. A few - notably Romania - move later clinical work into the local language. We tell you exactly which, so there are no surprises.
DCI / NDC recognition - always
The qualification and screening route must satisfy India's Dental Council / National Dental Commission rules. India scrutinises foreign dental degrees closely - we verify each programme in writing before you commit.
Comparing BDS in Europe - FAQs
Bulgaria and Romania have the lowest dental tuition (around €8,500-€10,000/year) alongside low living costs. Cyprus and Charles University in Prague sit at the premium end (up to €23,000-24,250/year). Always compare the full-degree total, not just year-one tuition.
Most of them - Hungary, Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Cyprus teach the whole programme in English. Romania is the exception: theory is in English, but later clinical work is often conducted in Romanian. We flag this clearly per university.
Five years in most countries (the DMD/DDS/BDS), and six years in Romania. In most cases that's a year shorter than MBBS, which is six years.
Usually not - a private BDS in India can cost less. The reason to study dentistry in Europe is the EU-recognised degree, English-medium teaching and the mobility it opens across the EU and beyond, not undercutting Indian fees.
Only if the qualification is recognised and you clear India's screening/exit exam - currently the DCI Screening Test, moving to the National Exit Test (Dental) under the NDC Act, 2023 - and register with a State Dental Council. India scrutinises foreign dental degrees closely, so we verify each university's standing in writing before you enrol.
Still not sure which country?
Tell us your marks, budget and preferences - a counsellor will send a personalised, DCI-aware dental shortlist across all destinations, free.