Study Dentistry in Africa
10 programmes in dentistry at 3 universities in Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Dentistry programmes
10 programmes
| Programme | University | Country | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Dentistry | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Master's | 3,473 USD |
| Master in Dental Surgery in Prosthodontics | University of Nairobi | Kenya | Master's | 4,149 USD |
| Master in Dental Surgery in Periodontology | University of Nairobi | Kenya | Master's | 2,766 USD |
| Master in Paediatric Dentistry | University of Nairobi | Kenya | Master's | — |
| Master in MChD in Community Dentistry | University of Pretoria | South Africa | Master's | — |
| PhD specialising in Dentistry | University of Pretoria | South Africa | PhD | — |
| PGDip in Community Dentistry | University of Pretoria | South Africa | — | — |
| Master in MSc in Dentistry specialising in Maxillo-facial and Oral Radiology | University of Pretoria | South Africa | Master's | — |
| Master in MSc in Dentistry specialising in Oral Surgery | University of Pretoria | South Africa | Master's | — |
| Master in MSc in Dentistry | University of Pretoria | South Africa | Master's | — |
Dentistry in Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's | 8 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 1 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for dentistry in Africa
Study Dentistry in Africa: common questions
- How many dentistry programmes are there in Africa?
- 10 dentistry programmes at 3 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study dentistry in Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the dentistry programmes in Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (10 of 10).
Planning to study dentistry in Africa?
An advisor who knows admissions in Africa can shortlist dentistry programmes for your budget and profile.