Bachelor of Dental Surgery
The University of Adelaide (Adelaide)
CRICOS Code:
Course Type:







Priority 2 (Medium)
Places nearly full (not over-allocated)|Visa Approval Time: 4-8 weeks queuing for processing
Data updated: 2025-11-13
2026
- Total Tuition Fee503,579 AUD
- Fee Per Academic Year100,716 AUD
- Course Duration5.0 Year (260 weeks)
- Last Updated07-11-2025
Overview
Introduction
Keep your community smiling Dentists work to improve oral health in our communities. They’re lifelong learners who care about their patients and their work. Dentistry is a science and an art. It’s flexible and rewarding, and it changes lives. What will you do? Our Bachelor of Dental Surgery supports you in becoming a highly skilled and patient-focused dentist. You will: build clinical experience starting in your very first yearlearn in Australia’s newest dental teaching hospital, in the state-of-the-art Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences buildingexplore the full range of dental therapies—from complex restorative to preventative-based treatmentspractise using equipment in our Dental Simulation Clinictackle real-life case scenarios in teamsbenefit from extensive placements across metropolitan and rural settingsimprove lives through community outreach programs. Where could it take you? You could work in a local or community dental clinic or provide dental care for people in the developing world. You might become a defence force dentist. Perhaps you’ll be a researcher, making new discoveries to improve oral health care. Note: This degree is only available in blended mode and on-campus attendance is required. if you are a continuing student in the degree and are unable to attend campus, please contact your program coordinator for program advice. Ranked 25 globally for dentistry^ 16.7% industry growth predicted in Australia by 2025 Train alongside future oral health therapists ^QS World University Ranking by Subject, 2022
Key Dates
2025
School Application Steps
Follow the process below, prepare materials in order, and track the progress of each stage.
- 1
Prepare Materials (School Application)
- Organize academic and language materials based on the list of target courses and schools.
- If the requirements are not yet met, you can apply for a language pathway program/packaged course (ELICOS/internal test) first.
- Name the electronic versions of documents uniformly (in English) for easy reuse in subsequent visa applications.
Documents for Adult Applicants
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Briefing on School-Arranged Interview (if applicable)
- Submit application materials, including transcripts, passport, and English proficiency proof, to the State Department of Education.
- School review: The Department of Education recommends schools based on the student's situation, and the school arranges an interview after its review.
- Interview notification: An email will specify the interview time, method (usually Zoom or Teams), and preparation details.
- Interview content: A conversation in English including self-introduction, interests, academic situation, future plans, and a comprehensive assessment of learning habits, adaptability, reasons for coming to Australia, etc. The duration is approximately 15-30 minutes.
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Submit School Application
- Submit the application through the school's official website or an agent's portal and pay the application fee (if any).
- Submit supplementary documents as required and track the admission progress (Conditional/Unconditional Offer).
- After meeting the conditions, pay the tuition deposit and complete the acceptance procedure (Accept Offer).
- 4
Obtain CoE and Arrange OSHC
- The school issues the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
- Purchase/confirm OSHC to cover the entire visa period (including dependents, if any).
- 5
Visa Document Preparation (Subclass 500)
- Organize documents for finances, GTE, English proficiency, and medical examination, ensuring consistency with the chosen course.
- Check the letterheads, dates, translation formats, and certification requirements of visa documents.
Scholarship
Language Requirements
IELTS Score
PTE Score
2026 year(s)
Listening
7.0
Speaking
7.0
Reading
7.0
Writing
7.0
Overall
7.0
School Level
The school's visa assessment level determines the risk level for students applying for a visa and is a significant reference.
For example, if a school's visa assessment level is 2, the applicant will face more restrictions and be required to provide more written evidence, such as proof of language proficiency and financial capacity.

Course Campuses
- SA
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