Charité Berlin – Dentistry

Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin is Europe’s largest university hospital and offers dentistry through CharitéZMK. Three campus locations in Mitte, Wedding and Steglitz-Zehlendorf enable broad clinical training.

Programme Structure

Ten semesters in accordance with ZApprO, divided into the pre-clinical phase (four semesters, dental preliminary examination) and the clinical phase (six semesters, state examination). The phantom course and early patient work are regarded as particular strengths.

Research

Focus areas: periodontology, implantology, biomaterials. Strong links to Charité’s clinical research.

Access to the dentistry programme at Charité is via the NC. In recent years it has been 1.0 to 1.2. Allocation follows three quotas: school-leaving grade, waiting time and the university’s own selection process.

Those without a top NC or who do not wish to wait can consider NC-free dentistry study places in the EU — for example in Bulgaria, Hungary or Croatia. Medschool Experts provides free consultation on these routes.

The programme lasts ten semesters and concludes with the State Examination in Dentistry in accordance with ZApprO. Four semesters of pre-clinical training (NaV and dental preliminary examination) are followed by six semesters of clinical education in all specialist disciplines.

The state examination entitles holders to apply for licensure as a dentist in Germany. The qualification is automatically recognised in all EU member states under EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

Berlin offers as a study location a unique urban environment with an affordable cultural scene, an international character and public transport access via the semester ticket. The semester contribution is approx. €315.

What is the NC for dentistry at Charité?

In recent years the NC has been between 1.0 and 1.2. It varies annually; waiting time and the university’s own selection process also count.

How long does the programme take?

Ten semesters — four pre-clinical, six clinical, qualification: State Examination in Dentistry.

What does studying at Charité cost?

No tuition fees. Semester contribution approx. €315 including the Berlin public transport ticket.

Are there NC-free alternatives?

Yes — for example in Bulgaria, Hungary or Croatia with an EU-recognised qualification and selection process instead of NC. Medschool Experts provides free consultation.

Is the qualification EU-wide recognised?

Yes, the State Examination in Dentistry falls under automatic recognition under EU Directive 2005/36/EC.