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Find the estimated expenses for the IDP program here, which includes the summer program and the 3rd & 4th year of DDS program.

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IDP Cost of Attendance

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2023 - 2024 IDP Program Estimated Cost of Attendance

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.

Continuing Education Summer Program (Loan 1)

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

Third Year DDS Program Budget (Loan 2)

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

Fourth Year DDS Program Budget (Loan 3)

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

NYS Residency

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

Contact Us

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