University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
18 students, 8 specialties, top 10 dental research
Join 18 international dentists in Minnesota's only dental school that prepares you for US and Canadian dental licensure
- Minnesota
- dentistry.umn.edu
Program Contact
School of Dentistry University of Minnesota 15-163 Malcolm Moos Health Sciences Tower 515 Delaware Street S.E. Minneapolis, MN 55455
The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Program for Advanced Standing Students (UMN PASS) is a 29-month program for graduates of dental schools outside of the United States and Canada. Graduates earn their Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree to practice general dentistry in the United States. Also, UMN PASS is one of the only programs that prepares graduates to take the US and Canadian dental board examinations. A total of 18 students are admitted each year.
UMN PASS is an integrated program so students receive the same clinical education as any other student graduating from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry from the first day of classes. International dentists spend the first 8 months of the program in the afternoons as a small cohort gaining valuable clinical skills from renowned faculty. All instruction is research-based, taught by top faculty who are leaders in dentistry, and incorporates leading dental techniques, skills, and tools. UMN PASS facilitates a smooth transition into the United States and Canadian dental professions with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree upon graduation.
Program Information
| Degree Awarded | D.D.S. |
|---|---|
| Program Size | 18 |
| Program Length | 29 months |
| Application Open Date | March 4, 2027 |
| Application Deadline | May 4, 2027 |
| Program Start Date | January 5, 2028 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or hold U.S. legal permanent resident status (green card) | No |
| Bench Test | Yes |
| Program Website | dentistry.umn.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- TOEFL
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Citizenship and Immigration Eligibility
All applicants, regardless of citizenship and visa status, are welcome to apply. Any applicant admitted into the program who requires an F-1 student visa will work with University of Minnesota International Student Scholars Service office to obtain an F-1 visa and any F-2 visas for eligible family members.
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
World Education Services (WES)
Only a dental degree transcript from a country outside the US and Canada is required for your ADEA CAAPID application submitted through the World Education Services (WES). If you have advanced degrees, we welcome you to submit them through ADEA CAAPID.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
3 letters of recommendation are required as part of your ADEA CAAPID application. Have your evaluators submit their evaluation through ADEA CAAPID. 1 letter from a dental school professor and 1 letter from a US/Canadian dentist are preferred. The only limitation is that recommendations cannot be written by family members.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
UMN PASS only accepts the internet-based Test (iBT) of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination results. Other requirements include the following:
- The TOEFL iBT is mandatory regardless of instruction in English or residency.
- Examination must have been completed within the last two years (by time of application)
- The iBT total score must be 5 or above (legacy score of 94 or above) and is required
- Section scores of 4.5 or above (20 and above for legacy scores) are required
- The iBT Home edition is accepted
- A TOEFL waiver is granted to those whose dental school was completed in English and/or admission was granted to an advanced degree program in the United States or Canada
National Board Requirement Instructions
Submit Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE)
Other Requirement Instructions
- Pay the $300 UMN PASS supplemental application fee online. There is no additional fee for Kira Talent online assessment and bench test.
Website link: https://dentistry.umn.edu/degrees-programs/umn-pass