Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry (English Programme)
UIC Barcelona – Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (Faculty of Dentistry) · Sant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona), Spain
English for years 1–2Spanish for years 3–5Apply direct to the university, not the CAOEntrance examPrivate university
⚠ Language warning: Only the first two years are taught in English. From 3rd year you join the main programme, which is taught in Spanish, and start working with patients in the University Dental Clinic. You need to learn Spanish during your first two years. UIC’s Language Service offers courses to help.
Duration5 years (300 ECTS)
StartsSeptember 2027
EntryOnline exam + interview
Deadline (EU)Rolling – apply early
Fees 2026/27 (year 1)€18,600
About the course
A five-year official Spanish degree in Dentistry at UIC Barcelona’s Sant Cugat campus, with 120 places. UIC’s University Dental Clinic has 88 dental boxes, and you start pre-clinical simulations in first year and treat real patients under supervision.
The English Programme teaches years 1 and 2 entirely in English. From 3rd year the English-programme students join the overall programme, which is taught in Spanish.
Entry requirements for Irish students
- You apply directly to UIC Barcelona, not the CAO. Your place depends on: 50% academic record, 40% online written exam and 10% online interview.
- The online written exam has three parts: general knowledge (secondary-school Biology and contemporary history), a psychometric test and an English test (level B2).
- The interview is online and lasts about 10 minutes. Places are given strictly in ranking order.
- UIC doesn’t publish a Leaving Cert minimum. Ask admissions how they convert Leaving Cert grades.
How to apply
- Apply onlineRequest information and apply through UIC Barcelona’s Admissions Portal, then upload your documents and pay the processing fee.
- Sit the entrance examsTake the online written exam and the online interview. Instructions are sent a week before the exam.
- Get your result and pay the depositIf you are admitted, pay the deposit to secure your place.
- EnrolEnrolment takes place between June and September before the course starts.
No fixed closing date is published. Places are allocated in ranking order and are limited, so apply early in the school year.
Costs
- UIC is a private university. For 2026/27, first year costs €18,600 (€310 per ECTS credit), with 20% paid as a reservation.
- 2027/28 fees aren’t published yet. UIC offers grants (e.g. BEA grants).
Checked on UIC Barcelona’s official programme page on 22 October 2026. Always confirm details with the university before applying.
