Dentistry in Italy in English
Dentistry in Italy in English is a smaller option than Medicine, so applicants need to be precise. Start by checking which universities offer the English Dentistry course, then match your preparation to the official public admission test.
This page gives the overview: how English Dentistry fits with IMAT preparation, which university guides to use, what costs to check and why recognition planning matters before you apply.
Dentistry in Italy at a glance
Understand Dentistry admissions before you prepare
English Dentistry applicants should treat the official call as the source of truth. Use IMAT Mentor for exam preparation structure, then use university and MUR pages for final dates, seats, documents and enrolment rules.
What Dentistry applicants usually need
Dentistry applicants need the same discipline as Medicine applicants: science review, timed practice, document planning and a clear understanding of the official public admission test.
IMAT subjects
Prepare Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths, Logical Reasoning and Problems, and Reading and General Knowledge.
Documents
Expect school documents, ID/passport, application forms and any language or visa documents required by the call.
University checks
Compare Siena and Sapienza official pages before you choose where to apply.
Timing
Do not wait for the final call to begin studying; the syllabus is broad and timed practice takes repetition.
Compare fees, city costs and later licensing steps
Public Dentistry tuition is only part of the budget. Add housing, food, transport, exam costs, enrolment costs, materials and later licensing or recognition steps before deciding which city and option is realistic.
| Admission option | Dentistry universities to compare | Tuition pattern | Admission model | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Siena Dentistry | Dentistry and Dental Prosthodontics at the University of Siena. | Public university fees depend on student status and yearly fee rules. | Official 2026/2027 Siena catalogue lists a 6-year, 360-credit English course with restricted access and 35 national places. | Open guide |
| Sapienza Dentistry | Dentistry and Dental Prosthodontics at Sapienza University of Rome. | Public university fees must be checked in Sapienza's yearly tuition and call documents. | Sapienza lists an English Dentistry and Dental Prosthodontics course. Use the official course page until a detailed IMAT Mentor guide is available. | Open official page |
| Public English admission test | Used for English-taught Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine public admissions. | Exam and enrolment costs are separate from yearly tuition and can change by call. | Latest checked MUR 2025/2026 format: 60 multiple-choice questions in 100 minutes. | Open MUR source |
| Recognition planning | Relevant to all Dentistry applicants who plan to work after graduation. | Budget for possible licensing, language, registration or recognition steps after graduation. | Degree recognition and the right to practise depend on the destination country and professional regulator. | Read section |
Check dental licensing before you choose a university
Dentistry is a regulated profession. Before applying, check how the degree, clinical training, language requirements and registration rules are treated in the country where you want to work.
EU dental practice
EU recognition rules can matter for dental qualifications, but you still need to verify the exact degree and local registration steps.
Clinical readiness
Dentistry is practical and patient-facing. Compare course structure, clinics, language context and final professional requirements.
Destination-country rules
The UK, Ireland, Canada, the United States, Gulf countries and other destinations can have separate dental licensing exams or registration rules.
Useful official checks: EU automatic recognition, University of Siena Dentistry catalogue, and Sapienza Dentistry catalogue.
Explore Dentistry university guides
IMAT Mentor currently has a detailed Dentistry program guide for the University of Siena. Sapienza Dentistry is noted here from the official catalogue and should get its own dedicated university/program page next.
Prepare for Dentistry admission with structure
If your target is English-taught Dentistry at a public Italian university, your preparation should cover the same core IMAT science and reasoning skills used across the public English admission test.
If Sapienza is on your list, use its official Dentistry catalogue and yearly call for final details. IMAT Mentor can help with the exam-prep side while the official pages control admissions facts.
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