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Degree awarded: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from The University of Manchester and the Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University
Duration: 5 academic years, full-time
Course credits: 34-38 credit points per academic year, totalling 181 credit points over 5 years
Start date: September
Location: Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Why take our joint degree?
- The University of Manchester is one of the UK’s top universities, ranked 7th in the country for dentistry (QS World University Rankings 2025).
- This is the first programme to grant a joint Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree between Manchester and Alexandria University.
- Train as a dentist by combining the study of basic and advanced dental sciences with extensive clinical experience.
- Receive a world-class British education while studying in Egypt, developing intellectual skills such as problem-solving, enquiry, critical analysis, logical thinking, clinical reasoning and reflection.
- Gain a degree certificate issued by The University of Manchester, with the transcript issued by Alexandria University.
- As a student of both Alexandria and Manchester, you can choose to attend your graduation ceremony at Manchester, alongside other dentistry graduates.
- Upon graduation, you can follow up with a master’s in the UK.
Course description
This degree is a unique partnership in dental education and is delivered to the same specification, quality and standard as the undergraduate dental degree at The University of Manchester.
The course follows the credit hours system. To graduate, you must complete 181 credit hours over ten semesters (in five academic years). Each academic year consists of 15 weeks (spread over two semesters).
The first semester begins in September and the second in spring. On average, you can register 16-18 credits per semester.
Course delivery
You will be registered with both universities and have access to the resources of each. For example, you will attend all core courses at Alexandria University, but will also have access to the extensive electronic library at Manchester.
Application and selection
Entry requirements
You need to meet the existing Egyptian National Entry requirements to study Dentistry at the University of Alexandria and then be further selected through interview. Although the admissions criteria for BDS at the University of Alexandria and The University of Manchester are not the same, you still need to demonstrate equivalence in academic ability and non-academic qualities.
English language requirements
Your English Language ability must be sufficient for you to be able to learn and practice Dentistry in English. Minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with 6.5 in each component; IGCSE/O-Level English at Grade B or above; US High School Diploma will be considered in combination with SAT/ACT results or if the candidate also sits the BMAT; a minimum GPA of 3.5 (with English and maths offered in Year 12) is expected.
How to apply
You will apply to the course using the Alexandria Faculty of Dentistry’s central admissions system via the joint award admissions website. Successful students will be selected jointly by both universities.
For more information about the application process and how to apply, please contact our admissions team:
Email: Admission.UoM.UoA@alexu.edu.eg
Selection process
Potential candidates will be interviewed using The University of Manchester’s existing methods, and interviews with the relevant Alexandria staff will take place at the Alexandria Faculty of Dentistry. University of Manchester colleagues may also be in attendance, if required.
Registration
After you accept your offer, you can register online at The University of Manchester, after which you officially become a student.
You will receive a Manchester student ID and email address, allowing access to e-learning resources at the extensive Manchester university library.
You will be admitted to the course after being nominated cards from Tansik. See further information for Egyptian students on the Tansik website and for international students on the Wafeden website.
Tuition fees
The annual international tuition fee is $15,000. It can be paid once or in instalments: $9,525 in September and $5,475 in the following January.
Fee payments
Accepted students will be expected to register and pay their fees to both The University of Manchester and Alexandria University within the two-week registration period at the start of the academic year.
Contact us
Whatsapp: +201015102815
Professor Dr Ahmed Adel Abdelhakim (Dean of the Faculty)
Email: UoM.UoA@alexu.edu.eg
Professor Dr Neveen Shawky (Programme Director)
Email: director.uom.uoa@alexu.edu.eg
Course enquiries
Email: Manchester-alex-bds@alexu.edu.eg
Admissions enquiries
Email: Admission.UoM.UoA@alexu.edu.eg
Follow us on social media
Facebook: @ManchesterAlexBDS
Instagram: @ManchesterAlexBDS
About us
Alexandria University
Alexandria University is a prestigious educational institution located in Alexandria, Egypt. Established in 1938, it has grown to become one of the leading universities in the region, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and research innovation. With a wide range of faculties and institutes, the university boasts a vibrant campus that fosters a dynamic learning environment, enabling students to engage in intellectual pursuits while enjoying a rich cultural and social life.
The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a historic institution, known for its ground-breaking discoveries and high-quality research with a global impact. Tracing its history back to 1824, this highly ranked university is popular among international students for its teaching quality, employability prospects and student experience with one of the largest and most diverse student communities in the country – made up of students from 160 countries.
One of the largest dental schools in the UK, Manchester is also a top ten university for dentistry in the country (QS World Rankings 2025), making it a great place to start a dentistry career.