Faculty of Dentistry — Iuliu Hațieganu University, Cluj-Napoca
Faculty of Dentistry at UMF Cluj — Romanian, English and French tracks. 6-year curriculum, EU-recognised DDS.
Admission preparation for Medicină Dentară UMF Cluj
Admission to Faculty of Dentistry — Iuliu Hațieganu University, Cluj-Napoca tests knowledge of Biologie and Chimie organică. Serious preparation requires at least 4–6 months of structured study, ideally with a private tutor who knows the exact exam format.
Calendar and preparation stages
- 6+ months ahead — initial assessment and personalised study plan
- 4–6 months ahead — thorough review of the curriculum, topic-by-topic exercises
- 2–4 months ahead — solving past papers and practice tests
- 1–2 months ahead — full-length mock exams under exam conditions
- Last week — final review, rest, exam-day mindset
For international students
EU/EEA citizens apply directly to UMF Cluj (Iuliu Hațieganu) with their high-school diploma and any faculty-required entrance test. Non-EU applicants apply through the Romanian Ministry of Education and need a Letter of Acceptance to Studies before applying for a student visa. Application windows usually open between March and July for the academic year starting in October. For tutoring support during preparation, see our universities directory.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Faculty of Dentistry — Iuliu Hațieganu University, Cluj-Napoca taught in English?▾
Some programs at UMF Cluj (Iuliu Hațieganu) are offered in English. Check the official university website https://umfcluj.ro for the current list of English-taught tracks for this faculty.
What are the entrance subjects for Faculty of Dentistry — Iuliu Hațieganu University, Cluj-Napoca?▾
Entrance subjects: Biologie, Chimie organică. The exam format varies by faculty — typically a multiple-choice paper, essay or mixed format.
Is the diploma recognised in the EU?▾
Yes. As an ARACIS-accredited Romanian university faculty, the diploma issued by UMF Cluj (Iuliu Hațieganu) is recognised across the European Union.