English-taught Dentistry in China
You can study a Dentistry bachelor's degree entirely in English at 3 Chinese universities offering 3 programmes. Annual tuition ranges from 32,000 ¥ to 80,000 ¥; no Chinese (HSK) certificate is needed for admission, IELTS or TOEFL is enough.
- Universities
- 3
- English-taught programmes
- 3
- Lowest tuition
- 32,000 ¥
- Median tuition
- 36,000 ¥
In short
- Most affordable English-taught Dentistry programme: Stomatology at Shandong University (32,000 ¥ a year).
- Shandong University offers the most English-taught Dentistry programmes (1).
- Universities usually ask for IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80; each university's guide sets the exact score.
- From 2026/27 a CSCA score is required for bachelor's applications; for English-taught programmes mathematics (and physics or chemistry if required) can be taken in English.
- Housing and living costs are not included; programme pages show the estimated total cost.
English-taught Dentistry programmes (by annual tuition)
| Programme | University | Duration | Language requirement | Annual tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stomatology | Shandong UniversityJinan | 5 years | IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 CSCA | 32,000 ¥ |
| Stomatology | Sichuan UniversityChengdu | 5 years | IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 CSCA | 36,000 ¥ |
| Stomatology (BDS) | Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU)Xi'an | 6 years | IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 / Duolingo 110 CSCA | 80,000 ¥ |
Tuition is the 2026–2027 annual fee published by each university and may change. Language requirements come from the university's latest bachelor's guide and may vary by programme.
Frequently asked questions
Can I study Dentistry in English in China?
Yes. 3 universities offer 3 fully English-taught Dentistry bachelor's programmes, with annual tuition from 32,000 ¥ to 80,000 ¥.
What is the cheapest English-taught Dentistry programme in China?
Stomatology at Shandong University is the most affordable at 32,000 ¥ a year. The median annual tuition is 36,000 ¥.
Which English test do I need for Dentistry in China?
Usually IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80. Native English speakers or students from English-medium high schools are exempt at some universities.
Do I need to speak Chinese to study Dentistry in English?
Not for admission; classes are in English. Basic Chinese helps in daily life and most universities offer Chinese classes. If you apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship, you must also take the CSCA Professional Chinese paper.
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