Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 4 November 2026
Zagreb dental medicine English requirement
From the School of Dental Medicine enrolment page for the 2026/27 academic year. The programme is the integrated undergraduate and graduate study of Dental Medicine in English.
| Test | Minimum score |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 out of 9 |
| TOEFL | 80 out of 120 |
| FCE or B2 | Accepted as an equivalent comparable standardised result |
When you do not need a certificate
The certificate is required only when the applicant's previous education was not in English. Croatian secondary school graduates must also prove English if they did not follow a secondary programme in English. The page does not say whether PTE Academic is accepted beyond the phrase "equivalent comparable standardized results", so ask the school before relying on PTE.
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Entrance exam, fees and documents
Applicants sit a written entrance exam covering physics, chemistry and biology, and holders of a bachelor's degree in a pre-med curriculum may be exempt. The application fee is EUR 200, or EUR 400 for distant countries taking the online exam.
The documents list includes certified diplomas and transcripts with official Croatian translations, a recognition certificate for foreign qualifications, a Europass CV, a written statement of reasons for studying Dental Medicine in English in Zagreb, a medical certificate and certified proof of funding.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your University of Zagreb programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where the University of Zagreb School of Dental Medicine publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score does University of Zagreb dental medicine need?+
A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 out of 9 for the English-language programme, 2026/27.
Can I use TOEFL instead?+
Yes. The page accepts TOEFL with a minimum score of 80 out of 120.
Do I need IELTS if I studied in English?+
No. The certificate is required only if your previous education was not in English.
Is there an entrance exam as well?+
Yes. A written exam covers physics, chemistry and biology, and holders of a bachelor's degree in a pre-med curriculum may be exempt.
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Guide updated on 4 November 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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