International Students
The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry welcomes international students to apply to the DDS program. Applications must be submitted to AADSAS, the application center for U.S. dental schools.
If accepted, international students must guarantee sufficient funds to meet all their educational and personal expenses during the duration of the F-1 status at the University of Minnesota
Transferring undergraduate credits from foreign institution
Coursework must be completed at an accredited school in the U.S. or Canada. Credits earned elsewhere will not be accepted.
English language proficiency
International applicants who have completed required coursework at an accredited school in the U.S. or Canada will not be required to take an English language test.
Graduates from foreign dental schools are encouraged to consider UMN PASS, an advanced standing program.
Transfer Students
Dental students from U.S. or Canadian schools may only apply for transfer to the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Graduates from foreign dental schools are encouraged to consider the UMN PASS, an advanced standing program.