Single-cycle degree · Tbilisi, Georgia

Dentistry (DMD)

The Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Georgia is a single-cycle, five-year programme taught entirely in English, combining basic biomedical sciences with pre-clinical laboratory work and supervised patient treatment. In Tbilisi it is one of the more affordable routes to a dental qualification in Europe, with tuition at $6,000 per year and a student body drawn from across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

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University: The University of Georgia (UG)
Level: Single-cycle degree
Duration: 5 Years (10 Semesters)
Language: English
Tuition: $6,000 per year
Next intake: Fall 2026

Who this program suits

This suits school leavers with a solid grounding in biology and chemistry who want to work with their hands as much as with textbooks, and who are prepared for ten semesters of continuous study without a gap. It is not for students hoping for a short degree, those uncomfortable with close patient contact and fine manual work, or anyone unwilling to sit their home country's licensing examinations afterwards.

What you study

Human anatomy, histology, physiology and biochemistry
Oral biology, dental morphology and dental materials science
Prosthodontics, operative dentistry and endodontics
Oral surgery, periodontology and oral pathology
Orthodontics and paediatric dentistry
Supervised clinical practice in the dental clinic

Where it leads

General dental practitioner, after passing your country's licensing procedure
Associate dentist in private practice or a dental clinic chain
Postgraduate residency or specialisation in orthodontics, endodontics or oral surgery
Public health and preventive dentistry roles
Further study or research in oral and dental sciences
The DMD is a recognised Georgian higher education qualification, but recognition abroad varies — check with the dental council or licensing body in the country where you intend to practise before you enrol

What it costs

Tuition is $6,000 per year for each of the five years, so around $30,000 across the full programme. Living in Tbilisi typically costs $300–450 a month for shared or modest rented accommodation, food, transport and a phone plan, meaning roughly $3,600–5,400 a year. Budget separately for your travel, residence permit and any instruments or materials the faculty asks you to supply.

What the university asks for

The University asks for your high school certificate and A-Level certificates, evidence of English language proficiency where this applies to you, and a scan of your passport. Documents should be legible and, where required, translated and legalised. Applications for the Spring 2026 intake are assessed on your school results in science subjects and your ability to follow an English-taught clinical programme.

High School & A-Level Certificates
Evidence of English Language Proficiency (if applicable)
Passport Scan

Questions students ask

When do I start treating real patients?

Early semesters focus on biomedical sciences and pre-clinical work on models and phantom heads. Supervised patient treatment in the university dental clinic comes in the later years of the five-year programme, once you have completed the relevant pre-clinical training.

Can I practise dentistry in my home country with this degree?

That depends entirely on your national dental council or licensing authority. Most countries require graduates of foreign dental schools to pass a licensing or equivalence examination. Contact your regulator before you enrol so you know exactly what evidence and exams they will expect.

Is the whole programme really taught in English?

Yes, all five years are delivered in English. You will, however, treat Georgian-speaking patients during clinical practice, so basic conversational Georgian is genuinely useful and most international dental students pick it up during their studies.