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The study of dentistry is divided into three sequential stages.
First stage – Pre‑clinical phase (four semesters)
In this phase you acquire fundamental natural‑science knowledge in chemistry, physics and biology. In addition, several lectures introduce you to the macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the human body, which is consolidated through practical anatomy courses.
You become familiar with the medical language in the course Medical Terminology. Already in the first semester, the dental propaedeutic modules give you an initial insight into dental working procedures. Accompanying placements enable you to apply the theoretical material early on in practice and to gain first experience of dental work.
Second stage – Clinical‑practical phase (5th and 6th semesters)
This stage is predominantly practice‑oriented. The main focus is work on the phantom, where you train core dental treatment techniques. In parallel you complete further practical courses, for example in orthodontics, dental surgery, emergency medicine and radiology. You also attend so‑called cross‑sectional modules, which run in both the second and third stages and provide close integration with human medicine.
Third stage – Clinical phase (three semesters)
This stage constitutes the clinical culmination of the programme. The central element is the independent treatment of real patients. You deepen your diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical skills and assume increasing responsibility in everyday clinical practice. The aim is to prepare you comprehensively for autonomous dental practice. The stage concludes with the third part of the Dental Examination.
In addition, the dental training includes a four‑week Famulatur (clinical internship), which must be documented as a prerequisite for the third part of the Dental Examination.
For a degree in Dentistry you should…
- enjoy tackling medical problems,
- have an interest in the natural sciences,
- like working with, in and on people,
- and, especially with a view to your future career, possess strong social skills.
Why you should study dentistry at the University of Freiburg:
- practical training starts already in the first semester,
- close, interdisciplinary collaboration across all dental departments,
- a research intensive faculty,
- the Dentistry programme at the University of Freiburg is currently ranked 2nd nationally (QS World University Rankings 2025).
Career perspectives
Career prospects
After completing your dentistry degree you will usually undertake a two year assistantship in a dental practice or dental clinic. In this phase you gain hands on experience, become familiar with everyday patient care and develop your clinical specialities. Afterwards you may:
- open your own practice,
- work as an employed dentist in a practice or clinic, or
- pursue specialist training, which can last up to four years (e.g. orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontology).
Opportunities also exist in research, teaching or the dental industry.
Statutes
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Zulassungs- und Immatrikulationsordnung (ZImmO)
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Auswahlsatzung Zahnmedizin Staatsexamen
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Auswahlsatzung für höhere Fachsemester
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Auswahlsatzung für ausländische Staatsangehörige und Staatenlose
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Studienordnung Zahnmedizin Staatsexamen
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Studienordnung Zahnmedizin Staatsexamen
(Bei Studienbeginn vor dem 1. Oktober 2021)
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Studienordnung Zahnheilkunde Staatsexamen
(Nur bei Studienbeginn im vorklinischen Studienabschnitt vor dem 1. Oktober 2014 und bei entsprechender schriftlicher Erklärung bis zum 31. Januar 2015; Abschluss des vorklinischen Studienabschnitts bis spätestens 30. September 2017. Nur bei Absolvierung der zahnärztlichen Vorprüfung vor dem 1. Oktober 2014 und bei entsprechender schriftlicher Erklärung; Abschluss des klinischen Studienabschnitts bis spätestens 30. September 2017.)
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Satzung über ergänzende Regelungen zum Zulassungs- und Prüfungsrecht
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Additional Infos
Results of the last selection processes
University selection procedure (AdH) - selection limits in previous award procedures
Detailed results of all universities are published by Hochschulstart
Winter Semester 2024/2025
Selection procedure of the universitiesAdditional aptitude quota (ZEQ): 80,4Selection procedure of the universities (AdH): 46,9
Summer Semester 2024
Selection procedure of the universitiesAdditional aptitude quota (ZEQ): 81,7Selection procedure of the universities (AdH): 51,0
Winter Semester 2023/2024
Selection procedure of the universitiesAdditional aptitude quota (ZEQ): 78,3Selection procedure of the universities (AdH): 48,7
Summer Semester 2023
Selection procedure of the universitiesAdditional aptitude quota (ZEQ): 83,8Selection procedure of the universities (AdH): 51,1
Winter Semester 2022/2023
Selection procedure of the universitiesAdditional aptitude quota (ZEQ): 78,2Selection procedure of the universities (AdH): 47,9
Summer Semester 2022
Selection procedure of the universitiesAdditional aptitude quota (ZEQ): 75,8Selection procedure of the universities (AdH): 44,9
Winter Semester 2021/2022
Selection procedure of the universitiesAdditional aptitude quota (ZEQ): 54,0Selection procedure of the universities (AdH): 47,0
Summer Semester 2021
Selection procedure of the universitiesAdditional aptitude quota (ZEQ): 53,0Selection procedure of the universities (AdH): 47,1
Lottery procedure
Applicants who are not nationals of EU member states or of signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area or who are not equivalent to Germans pursuant to Section 1 (2) No. 2-3 HZVO (Baden-Württemberg University Admission Regulations) and/or do not hold a German higher education entrance qualification may not take part in the lottery procedure.
Lottery procedures are conducted in subjects with restricted admission where places are still available. Should places still be available after the final waiting list procedure, these are allocated in a lottery procedure. Application for participation in the lottery procedure must be made online and separately for each degree programme to which admission is sought. The application period for the winter semester is from 1 September to 30 September and for the summer semester from 1 March to 31 March. Applications received earlier or later than stipulated will not be considered.
The online application portal for the lottery procedure is only open during the application period.