It is worth noting that 10 universities in the USA rank among the top 50 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2022 for dentistry. Here is a list of the top 5 universities for pursuing a DDS in the USA:
- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
- University of California - San Francisco
- Harvard University
- University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
- University of Pennsylvania
Take a look at the key details about the leading 5 DDS universities in the USA for Indian students:
1. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
The DDS at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, known as the No. 1 dental school in the US, focuses on biomedical sciences and clinical care. The course requires you to complete 100 hours of dental shadowing before enrolling.
University Type
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Public
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QS World University Rankings 2024
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33
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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022 (Dentistry)
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1
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Program Offered
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DDS
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Course Duration
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4 years
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Average Annual Program Fees
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$70,331 per year (INR 58,39,000)
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2. University of California - San Francisco
The UCSF School of Dentistry is world-renowned for oral and craniofacial health. Established in 1881, it is one of the oldest dental schools in California. The university also offers a 2-year DDS/ MBA program.
University Type
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Public
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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022 (Dentistry)
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6
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Program Offered
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DDS
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Course Duration
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4 years
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Average Annual Program Fees
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$11,442 per year (INR 9,50,000)
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3. Harvard University
The Harvard School of Dental Medicine is recognized for its state-of-the-art facilities. Not only does the university rank 11th for dentistry but also 5th in the QS World University Rankings 2024, speaking for its excellence.
University Type
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Private
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QS World University Rankings 2023
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4
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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022 (Dentistry)
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11
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Program Offered
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DMD
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Course Duration
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4 years
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Average Annual Program Fees
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$66,284 per year (INR 55,03,000)
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4. University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
UNC-Chapel Hill, a part of the University of North Carolina system, offers the Doctor of Dental Surgery program to a small batch of around 80 students, with nearly 20% of the enrollment being international students.
University Type
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Public
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QS World University Rankings 2023
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102
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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022 (Dentistry)
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19.0
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Program Offered
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DDS
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Course Duration
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4 years
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Average Annual Program Fees
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$67,162 per year (INR 55,76,000)
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5. University of Pennsylvania
You can pursue a DMD at the Penn Dental School, which is one of the 12 renowned schools of the University of Pennsylvania. The course will also allow you to pursue honors programs in research, community health, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and radiological sciences, among others.
University Type
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Private
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QS World University Rankings 2024
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12
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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022 (Dentistry)
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19
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Program Offered
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DMD
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Course Duration
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4 years
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Average Annual Program Fees
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$83,122 per year (INR 69,02,000)
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