Study Dentistry in Madrid – Universidad CEU San Pablo
Universidad CEU San Pablo · Spain
Dentistry taught in English at a private university in Madrid, admission without grade cut-off.
At a glance
The key facts about this university at a glance.
Programmes
Dentistry
Tuition fees
10,650 EUR per semester
Duration
5 years
Language of instruction
English
Admission process
Online test and motivational interview; school-leaving grades are not decisive
Intake
September
Recognition
Automatically recognised across the EU
Living costs
Total students
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✓ Placement without a grade cut-off — we place you regardless of your school-leaving grades. We go through the specific requirements together.
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Why study medicine abroad at this university?
Universidad CEU San Pablo is a private university in Madrid that offers its Dentistry programme entirely in English. The standard duration is five years. The university admits more than 300 international students each year, around 20 per cent of the first-year intake. Practical teaching takes place in small groups, and in clinical training there are two students per tutor. Admission is based on the university's own selection procedure, not on your school-leaving grade.
- Programmes: Dentistry
- Language of instruction: English
- Standard duration: 5 years
- Start of studies: September
- Requirement: General higher-education entrance qualification. Check in a free study consultation whether you meet the requirements for placement at this university through Medschool Experts.
Study medicine or dentistry: programmes and language of instruction
Structure, duration, language of instruction and degree — for every programme at this university.
- Dentistry: Dentistry is practical from the outset: phantom courses in the pre-clinical phase, then supervised patient treatment.
Study conditions and campus life abroad
The Dentistry programme lasts five years and is practice-oriented from the start. The scientific and dental foundations are followed by practical exercises and clinical training with patients. Practical teaching takes place in small groups, with two students per tutor in clinical training. The language of instruction is English throughout. The programme starts every September.
Admission: how to get a place to study medicine abroad
The basic requirement for placement at this location is a general higher-education entrance qualification. When placed through Medschool Experts, there is no separate entrance test. Get in touch to find out whether we can place you at this university, and book a free study consultation.
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Preparing properly with Medschool Experts
We put together your complete application and submit it on time, usually entirely online. We prepare you specifically for the selection procedure. In Madrid, we help you find accommodation and support you with enrolment and local registration. Even after your studies begin, you keep a dedicated contact person on our team.
Tuition fees and living costs to study medicine abroad
The tuition fee is 10,650 EUR per semester. Before making any decision, ask the International Office to confirm the amount in writing, specifying whether accommodation, insurance, and registration fees are included.
Additional one-off costs include the application fee, visa, health insurance, travel, and usually a deposit for accommodation. Contact us for current living cost estimates.
Degree recognition and career prospects
Spain is a member of the European Union, so the dental degree from Universidad CEU San Pablo in Madrid falls under the Professional Qualifications Directive 2005/36/EC and is recognised automatically throughout the EU/EEA and in Switzerland. No equivalence assessment or knowledge test is required.
You apply for your dental licence with the competent authority of the country where you want to practise. Most countries ask for proof of professional-level proficiency in their national language, and processing times vary.
With your licence, you can work as a dentist in a practice or clinic and specialise, for example in oral surgery or orthodontics, on the same terms as graduates of domestic dental schools. As the programme is taught entirely in English with two students per tutor in clinical training, you start your career with plenty of hands-on treatment experience and a second language area.
Alumni now practising internationally
Former students of this university who, according to publicly available sources, now work as doctors or dentists internationally. Anonymised overview — not an indication of any cooperation with Medschool Experts.
The city as a place to study medicine
Madrid may not be on the coast, but the Spanish capital enjoys one of the sunniest and driest climates in Spain. The annual average is 14.5 °C; in July temperatures average a warm 26 °C, while January, the coolest month, stays mild at around 4.8 °C, usually under blue skies.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is only about 12 kilometres from the centre and is one of Europe's best-connected hubs, with direct flights to destinations all over Europe, Latin America and beyond — so a weekend with family is easy to arrange.
On top of that comes a student life that is hard to match in Europe: affordable tapas bars, a dense metro network and a city considered one of the safest and liveliest capitals in Europe.
- City: Madrid
- Country: Spain
- Entry: Student visa required
About the author
Marcel Kloos
Federally recognised dentist, founder and owner of Medschool Experts
Marcel Kloos founded the company while still studying abroad himself; since then more than 500 study places have been arranged. Originally from Stuttgart, he studied dentistry in Sofia from 2015 to 2021 and is a federally recognised dentist.
He now lives in Bern and runs the company full-time as its owner. He visits the partner universities in person on a regular basis.
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FAQ: studying medicine abroad at this university
What are the entry requirements for Universidad CEU San Pablo in Madrid?
You need a general higher-education entrance qualification (A-levels or equivalent). There is no numerus clausus, so your school-leaving grade does not determine your place. You will also need a sufficient command of English and a student visa.
How do I apply through Medschool Experts?
Medschool Experts handles placement at this location without a grade-based admission cap. Whether we can place you with your profile is something we clarify in a free, no-obligation consultation — where we also discuss which university is the best fit for you.
What does it cost to study at Universidad CEU San Pablo?
The tuition fee is 10,650 EUR per semester. Additional costs include the application fee, visa, health insurance, travel, and accommodation. Always ask the International Office to confirm every figure in writing — figures quoted by third-party portals can vary significantly.
How is the programme structured and how long does it take?
The programme lasts 5 years. First comes the pre-clinical phase with the theoretical foundations, then the clinical phase with examination courses and placements at affiliated hospitals. The final year is primarily practical in focus.
Is the degree recognised in the EU?
As Spain is an EU member state, medical degrees are automatically recognised across the EU under the Professional Qualifications Directive, provided graduation requirements are met. For non-EU countries you wish to practise in, confirm requirements separately.
Will I receive a transcript of records?
Yes. Your performance is recorded in a transcript showing subjects, examinations, and grades. This is exactly the document the authorities need later for the equivalence assessment. Keep all semester certificates and grade reports safely — they are difficult to obtain retrospectively.
Can I transfer to a university in my home country during my studies?
There is no automatic transfer route. A transfer to a domestic faculty involves an individual credit-recognition process and depends on available places in higher semesters. Plan your studies as a complete path to graduation.
How does Medschool Experts support you on the ground?
We organise the application and all documents, support you through enrolment, accommodation, and administrative requirements, and remain your contact after your studies begin. We also tell you upfront where the weaknesses of this particular location lie.
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