University at Buffalo (UB)
Cost
Find the estimated expenses for the IDP program here, which includes the summer program and the 3rd & 4th year of DDS program.
IDP Cost of Attendance
Find out how much it cost to attend to UB International Dentist Program.
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IDP Program Cost by SDM Student Assistant
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine offers the International Dentist Program (IDP) for the internationally trained dentist who seeks to practice dentistry in the United States. The IDP program is two years in duration, beginning in May with an intensive preparatory summer course, third year of DDS Program and the fourth year of DDS Program. Graduates receive a DDS degree and are eligible to participate in the various licensure examinations given across the country.
Estimated expenses for the summer program and the 3rd & 4th years of DDS program are detailed below. Please note that all costs documented are estimated, and all figures are subject to change.
| Mandatory Continuing Education Summer Program Budget | |
| Continuing Education Summer Program Fee* | $75,000 |
| Notebook Computer Purchase | $2,325 |
| Reduced 1st and 2nd Year Supply Purchase | $7,955 |
| Handpieces | $3,701 |
| Miscellaneous Supplies | $1,000 |
| Summer Student Medical Insurance (Domestic Rate) | $353 |
| Housing and Board | $3,325 |
| Transportation and Personal Expense | $1,055 |
| CE Summer Program Total | $94,714 |
* Continuing Education Summer Program Fee is $75,000
The Continuing Education Summer Program Fee is paid in two installements:
$5,000 deposit due upon admission to the program
$70,000 balance due by March 1 prior to Program start date
| Academic Year 1 Budget: | |
| Tuition - New York State Resident | $37,640 |
| Tuition - Non-New York State Resident | $64,850 |
| Comprehensive Fee | $2,333 |
| Academic Excellence and Success Fee | $525 |
| Activity Fee | $200 |
| Student Yearbook Fee | $65 |
| Student Medical Insurance (Domestic Rate) | $2,903 |
| CMS Fee | $10,000 |
| Handpieces | $2,025 |
| 3rd Year Supply Purchase | $2,275 |
| Textbooks | $1,488 |
| Simulation Clinic Fee | $173 |
| International Student Fee | $220 |
| Housing, Board, Transportation, and Personal Allowance | $22,510 |
| Year 1 Total: US Citizen/Permanent NYS Resident | $82,137 |
| Year 1 Total: US Citizen/Non-Permanent NYS Resident | $109,347 |
| Year 1 Total: International Non-NYS Resident | $109,567 |
| Academic Year 2 Budget | |
| Tuition - New York State Resident | $37,640 |
| Tuition - Non-New York State Resident | $64,850 |
| Comprehensive Fee | $2,333 |
| Academic Excellence & Success Fee | $525 |
| Activity Fee | $200 |
| Student Yearbook Fee | $65 |
| Student Medical Insurance | $2,903 |
| CMS Fee | $10,000 |
| Textbooks | $413 |
| International Student Fee | $220 |
| Housing, Board, Transportation, and Personal Allowance | $22,510 |
| Year 2 Total: U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident & NYS Resident | $76,589 |
| Year 2 Total: U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident & non-NYS Resident | $103,799 |
| Year 2 Total: International Non-NYS Resident | $104,019 |
For students who establish in-state residency:
New York State Resident tuition rates are lower than those of non-residents. Your eligibility for resident tuition rates is based upon your residency in New York State, and showing that you have established a New York State domicile that is your permanent and principal home. For more information please click here.
Phone: 716-829-6926
Fax: 716-829-2731
idp@buffalo.edu
Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., M-F
IDP Admissions
School of Dental Medicine
315 Squire Hall
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14214