DDS in Advanced Standing Program for Internationally Trained Dentists

Columbia University (United States) · 213 Low Library, 535 W. 116th St. · New York, NY 10027

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Columbia University (officially as Columbia University in the City of New York) is a private Ivy League research university in New York City. Established in 1754 as King's College on the grounds of Trinity Church in Manhattan, Columbia is the oldest institution of higher education in New York and the fifth-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. It is one of nine colonial colleges founded before the Declaration of Independence, seven of which belong to the Ivy League. Columbia is ranked among the top universities in the world by major education publications.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

College of Dental Medicine

Degree

DDS

Duration

3 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Advanced Standing Program for Internationally Trained Dentists

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 33700

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 148800

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 148800

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

TOEFL

100

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Deadlines:

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Intake Deadline 1

01 Aug, 2026

(January-2027)

Document Required:

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

    Program requires passage of Part I & II NBDE or the INBDE to be considered for admission. Exams are mandatory. Must submit an official NBDE I & II or the INBDE score report directly from the ADA

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    Columbia University College of Dental Medicine requires Advanced Standing applicants to the DDS Program to provide official evaluation of all documents from foreign institutions that are presented as part of the application process. Applicant must submit to ADEA CAAPID a detailed evaluation by ECE.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Letters of recommendation from one faculty member and the academic dean of the original dental school, as well as one post-doctoral reference, if applicable.

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    TOEFL

  • Video Essay

    University Specific

    Applicant Assessment - Designated applicants will be invited to complete an online asynchronous Kira Talent Assessment. The talent assessment is conducted as a video interview which will allow us to meet candidates virtually. This video assessment enables the applicant an opportunity to provide additional information about their potential match with our program. More information will be provided via email once your application is received and meets all requirements.

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