Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) Program
Admissions
Indiana University International Dentist Program (IU-IDP)
Application Process
Please refer to the IU-IDP "How to Apply" section on the Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) website for a comprehensive description of the admissions process and procedures for the Indiana University International Dentist Program (IU-IDP).
The Indiana University International Dentist Program (IU-IDP) at Indiana University School of Dentistry is a 30-month program that offers qualified graduates of international dental programs the opportunity to earn a D.D.S. degree and become licensed to practice in the United States. Applicants must submit application online through the Centralized Application for Advanced Placement for International Dentists (CAAPID) application service managed by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA).
Applicants are required to complete the Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INDBE) prior to submission of the CAAPID application. All applicants must be proficient in the English language. If your native language is not English, you are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and pass with a minimum score of 100. After all Kira assessments are reviewed, selected applicants move forward to interview, after all interviews are complete, a select group of applicants will be invited to take the bench exam that will be evaluated by multiple faculty members.
The IUSD Dental Admissions Committee is charged with the responsibility to holistically review and select qualified candidates for admission to the IU-IDP program. Applicants will be notified of provisional offer of acceptance no later than September 1 of each year. The IU-IDP tuition, costs and fees are integrated into a flat-rate fee uniquely designed for the program, regardless of Indiana residency status.
Learn more about the admissions process for the Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree, D.D.S. & M.P.H. dual degree, D.D.S. & M.B.A. dual degree, and D.D.S. & Ph.D. dual degree.
Updated April 2025