Leading dental education and clinical innovation in Europe

With a growing international reputation and a curriculum aligned with global standards, European University Cyprus (EUC) offers one of the most competitive and accessible dentistry programmes in Europe.

The School of Dentistry at EUC provides a comprehensive five-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme, which is taught in English and designed to meet the highest European and North American standards. The curriculum integrates biomedical sciences with extensive clinical practice, ensuring that graduates acquire both the theoretical depth and hands-on competencies that are essential for professional success.

The BDS degree is recognised across all EU and European Free Trade Association countries. Aligned with the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) and included in Annex V of the European Commission Directive on the recognition of professional qualifications, enabling graduates to pursue career and specialisation opportunities across Europe.

Cutting-edge facilities and early clinical exposure

A hallmark of the EUC dentistry programme is its early and continuous exposure to clinical training, beginning in the first year of study. Students learn in state-of-the-art facilities, including digital dentistry and planning labs, haptic simulation labs, dental radiology suites, anatomy and pre-clinical labs, and a dental clinic on campus.

Through technology-enhanced learning, students gain a deep understanding of oral health sciences while developing clinical precision, manual dexterity and effective patient management skills. The integration of simulation-based learning with supervised clinical practice ensures that graduates are fully prepared to perform dental procedures confidently in professional settings.

At the core of EUC’s dentistry programme is its on-campus dental clinic, a fully operational, state-of-the-art facility serving educational and community needs. The primary mission of the clinic is to train students under the close supervision of experienced dentists, specialists and professors.

At the on-campus dental clinic, students progress from simulation training to real patient care, gaining essential experience in diagnosis, treatment planning and a wide range of clinical dental procedures. The clinic’s dual mission is to provide education and service, ensuring that patients receive high-quality oral healthcare while students develop key clinical competencies, professionalism and communication skills.

This model exemplifies EUC’s philosophy of preparing dental professionals who are not only clinically proficient but also ethically grounded and socially responsible.

A holistic and accessible admissions process

Unlike dental schools that rely on standardised entrance exams such as the International Medical Admissions Test and University Clinical Aptitude Test, EUC follows a unique admissions approach that focuses primarily on academic performance. Applicants may also be invited to participate in a personal interview to assess their motivation and communication skills.

This holistic and inclusive process opens doors to qualified candidates from diverse educational backgrounds around the world who share a passion for dental science and patient care.

Strong global recognition and rankings

EUC’s excellence in medical and dental education has been recognised by leading global ranking organisations. In Times Higher Education’s (THE) 2025 World University Rankings by subject, EUC ranked among the top 501-600 universities globally for medicine, dentistry and health sciences. The EUC School of Medicine’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme also received a five-star overall rating from QS Stars University Ratings 2024, taking into account the programme’s competitiveness and strength, student satisfaction, faculty-student ratio and graduate employment rate.

The university ranked among the top 801–1000 universities worldwide in the 2026 THE World University Rankings. EUC was awarded five stars overall in the QS Stars University Ratings 2024, with top scores in teaching, employability, global engagement, online learning, diversity, equity and inclusion. 

These distinctions underscore EUC’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation and employability, positioning it among Europe’s most dynamic universities in dental and health sciences.

Career prospects and global mobility

Graduates of the BDS programme enjoy diverse career opportunities in the private and public sectors. Many have established their own dental practices or work in hospitals and community clinics across Europe, while others have pursued specialisation in oral surgery, restorative dentistry, orthodontics, prosthodontics and paediatric dentistry.

Thanks to the programme’s accreditation and international partnerships, EUC graduates enjoy seamless professional mobility across Europe. They are fully equipped to continue postgraduate studies and advanced specialisations without recognition barriers.

EUC maintains strong international collaborations that expand students’ academic and professional horizons. The School of Dentistry has established a student and faculty exchange programme with the Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple University in the US.

Through this partnership, students gain global exposure, research experience and access to postgraduate pathways, enriching their clinical expertise and enhancing career prospects within international healthcare systems.

With more than 12,600 students representing over 80 nationalities, European University Cyprus fosters a vibrant, multicultural learning environment. Its English-taught programmes in dentistry, medicine and veterinary medicine attract aspiring healthcare professionals from countries such as the UK, France, Germany, Greece, Scandinavia and Canada. 

The diversity of EUC’s academic community promotes cross-cultural understanding and collaboration, preparing students to work in a wide range of clinical and cultural contexts with professionalism, empathy and global awareness.

A new standard in dental education

By combining rigorous academics, clinical excellence and global recognition, EUC has become a benchmark for dental education in Europe. With its ADEE-approved curriculum, high global rankings and on-campus dental clinic, EUC produces graduates who are not only clinically skilled but also globally mobile and career-ready.

Whether establishing private practices, joining international hospital networks or pursuing advanced specialisation, EUC graduates are shaping the future of dentistry – equipped with the confidence, compassion and adaptability to excel anywhere in the world.

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