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University of Latvia · Latvia

Dentistry

A five-year medicine degree in Riga.

Where
RigaLatvia
Degree
Doctor of Dental SurgeryDDS
Length
5 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027
Apply by
Not published yet2026: EU/EEA by 16 Aug; state-funded places by 5 July
Admission
SelectiveIB grades · 15 places
EU/EEA fee
€17,310 a year
More facts
Degree
Doctor of Dental SurgeryDDS
Length
5 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027

Deadlines

Not published yet2026: EU/EEA by 16 Aug; state-funded places by 5 July

  1. 6 July 2027*

    IB results released
    DetailsSource

* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.

Every date in Latvia

What it is

Five-year English-taught dentistry degree, 300 ECTS, training you to practise general dentistry independently: diagnosis, treatment planning and restoring tooth shape, function and appearance.

What you need

  • Biology (SL or HL)Biology (or Natural Sciences), at least 6 on Latvia's 10-point scale
  • Chemistry (SL or HL)Chemistry, at least 6 of 10
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at University of Latvia

No IB-specific page: the Diploma counts as a general secondary diploma. Each degree sets minimum grades on Latvia's 10-point scale; English B2 shows on your certificate or via IELTS 6.0.

Where it says so

Check it on lu.lv

How places are decided

    • IB grades
    • Interview
    Ranked on English 20%, Chemistry 40%, Biology 40% (or Natural Sciences 80%); minimum 6 of 10 in Biology and Chemistry; online interview. 2026 criteria.
Sources (2)
  1. Dentistry at LU — checked 2026-09-30
  2. IB applicants at LU

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