The School of Dental Medicine is the oldest and largest institution educating doctors of dental medicine in Croatia. The integrated study program is designed to provide a comprehensive education in dental medicine, combining theoretical knowledge with rich practical experience to ensure that graduates are well prepared for clinical practice.
The right to enroll in the university integrated undergraduate and graduate study of Dental Medicine is granted to persons who have passed the state matriculation examination and the special abilities test and fulfilled the prerequisites for enrollment.
Read moreCompletion of a four-year secondary education, passing the state matura or equivalent final exam, a written entrance exam covering: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychomotor ability test.
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• Small groups and individual work
• Emphasis on practical training
• The acquired diploma of Doctor of Dental Medicine is valid in all EU countries
• Accredited program
• High quality education
• Internationally recognized study program
• Small groups, professors who know everything, friendships from all over the world...
• High-quality education and lots of clinical experience
• High level of knowledge that students acquire and lots of practice
The School of Dental Medicine of the University of Zagreb offers integrated undergraduate and graduate studies in Croatian and English, as well as doctoral and specialist study programs in the field of dental medicine.
University integrated undergraduate and graduate study of Dental Medicine in Croatian. Duration:
• 6 years (12 semesters)
• 360 ECTS credits.
University integrated undergraduate and graduate study Dental Medicine in English. Duration:
• 6 years (12 semesters)
• 360 ECTS credits
The School of Dental Medicine offers 6 university specialist studies in the field of dental medicine: Dental Implantology, Endodontics and Restorative Dental Medicine, Aesthetics of the Orofacial Region, Dental Prosthetics, Dental Tourism and Dental Medicine.
Read moreThe doctoral study program in Dental Medicine enables scientific and research training in dental medicine.
Read moreThe School of Dental Medicine is a center of excellence for scientific research in the field of dental medicine and related biomedical sciences.
Our scientists actively participate in numerous domestic and international projects, including Horizon Europe, COST projects, and projects of the Croatian Science Foundation.
Read moreIn the last 4 years, 735 scientific papers have been published in prestigious international journals. Our scientists are regularly cited in the world's scientific literature.
Read moreSeveral of our professors are on the Stanford list of the most cited scientists in the world: Prof. Dr. Sc. Hrvoje Brkić, Prof. Dr. Sc. Liborija Lugović-Mihić, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sc. Matej Par.
Read moreSchool of Dental Medicine actively collaborates with leading world research centers and universities. We are members of numerous international scientific networks and associations.
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Prof. Dr. Liborija Lugović Mihić
was selected in the 2% of most cited scientists on the Stanford list in 2024 .
Winner of the 2024 State Science Award – Prof. Dr. Sc. Iva Alajbeg
In the field of biomedicine and health for significant scientific work in dental medicine.
School of Dental Medicine
won the Recognition for Special Contribution to Education and Information of Visitors at the 2025 Festival
School of Dental Medicine
teachers
received special recognition for productivity in creating university teaching literature from Rector Stjepan Lakušić.
