Study Funding for Dentistry
Are you studying dentistry in another EU country? We support your studies and your career path.
Up to 10,000 euros in study funding per year for German-speaking dentistry students in another EU country. Combined with practical training periods, mentoring and a clear entry path after graduation.
With guidance from MDDr. Lara Zimmermann, who studied dentistry abroad herself and is now a dentist at CLINIUS.
10.000
Euro funding per academic year possible
0%
Interest on the loan
4 Weeks
Clinical placements during semester breaks
5 Years
Structured postgraduate training after graduation
What is it about?
We don’t just fund your studies — we help you build your dental career with a clear structure and long-term perspective.
If you’re planning to study dentistry abroad within the EU or are already enrolled and want an early and reliable outlook for your career after graduation, CLINIUS supports selected students with funding of up to €10,000 per academic year.
At the same time, you’ll get to know us during structured clinical placements throughout your semester breaks and gradually gain exposure to modern dentistry, treatment concepts, and clinical workflows.
What does the program include?
Financial support, practical experience, and a clear career path after graduation:
Study funding of up to €10,000 per year
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Interest-free loan with gradual repayment forgiveness after graduation
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Four-week internships during semester breaks as an integral part of the sponsorship program
Accommodation provided during practical placements
Structured insights into treatment, diagnostics, case planning, and practice management
Clinical supervision by senior dentists and participation in case discussions
First-hand experience of modern dentistry in a large dental clinic with a team of more than 100 colleagues across all dental specialties
A clear career pathway at CLINIUS, including opportunities to achieve specialist qualifications, progress into a senior dentist role, and take on leadership responsibilities. In addition, after year five, participants may have the opportunity to join H1 in Switzerland as a clinic director or pursue a supported self-employed career within a franchise model.
"From my own experience, I know how valuable guidance during your studies can be. Those who get to experience a strong practice environment, clear structures, and good support early on start their careers very differently after graduation."
MDDr. Lara Zimmermann
Dentist at CLINIUS
A path we know well: from studying abroad to CLINIUS
MDDr. Lara Zimmermann studied dentistry at Charles University in Prague and knows the path through an international dental degree from personal experience. Today, she works as a dentist within the CLINIUS and H1 network and supports candidates who want to follow a similar path. (H1 refers to our partner practices in Switzerland.
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Get to know Lara and CLINIUS in the short video below:
Clinical placements
Get early insights into how modern dentistry works in everyday clinical practice.
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As part of the program, practical training with us is already integrated into the funding during your studies. This includes 4-week clinical placements during semester breaks, where you’ll get to know our team, treatment concepts, and everyday clinical practice.
Structured insights into diagnostics, treatment, and case planning
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Get to know different specialties under one roof
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Accommodation and structured support during your stay
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Gain a personal impression of our team, clinic, and way of working
After the final exam
Not just the start of your career. A structured path for your development as a dentist
After your final exam, you can join a clearly structured development program at CLINIUS. You’ll work with established treatment concepts, supervision, case discussions, and experienced mentors.
Internal workshops, structured onboarding, modern equipment, and external curricula will help you build confidence in your clinical skills and continue developing step by step.
Specialization opportunities in prosthodontics, implantology, orthodontics, aesthetic dentistry, oral surgery, periodontology, functional diagnostics/TMD, pediatric dentistry, or geriatric dentistry
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External curriculum-based training programs with full coverage of education, travel, and accommodation costs as part of our career program
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Career prospects including specialist qualifications, a Senior Dentist role, and leadership responsibilities
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Long-term opportunities to relocate to Switzerland with H1 as a practice location leader or through supported self-employment (franchise model)
Insights into our continuing education program for dentists
Who is the funding program for?
Our program is more than financial support. It is a shared dental development journey over several years — with a long-term perspective at our German dental clinic near Basel or the opportunity to later transition to our Swiss dental clinics. That is exactly why we carefully choose who we take this journey with.
You’re a good fit for us if:
You may not be the right fit for us if:
You are studying dentistry in an EU country
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You have very good German language skills
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You want to become truly excellent in your profession and are willing to put in the extra effort — including spending an evening preparing a case when needed
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You are looking for feedback, supervision, and personal growth within a collaborative team environment
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You can imagine building a long-term future with CLINIUS after graduation
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You are looking for a future-oriented career path that adapts to your lifestyle — employed, supported self-employment, full-time, or part-time
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You enjoy working within a dental community, participating in internal and external training programs, and exchanging knowledge with colleagues
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You are passionate about dentistry and enjoy continuing nerdy discussions about treatment concepts even during after-work gatherings :)
You are only looking for short-term financial support
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You are not interested in a long-term professional future with CLINIUS
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You prefer working independently with minimal coordination or collaboration
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You do not enjoy giving or receiving feedback and prefer not to coordinate treatment approaches within a team
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You are primarily looking for high revenue-sharing models with a high patient turnover
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You are not interested in gaining practical experience during your semester breaks
How your application process works
Get to know us first. Then decide.
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Inquiry
Review
You send us your information by email.
We review your degree program, semester, motivation, and overall fit.
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Initial conversation
We get to know each other over a phone call and talk about your studies and your goals.
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In-depth discussion
If it’s a good fit, the next step is getting to know each other in person through observation days.
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Next steps
We discuss the clinical placement, funding agreement, and your career path after your final exam.
…we look forward to meeting you!
Request information about the funding program with no obligation
Send us an email with a short cover letter and your CV as a PDF including a photo to bewerbung@clinius.de.
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Briefly tell us where you currently are in your journey: whether you’re planning to study dentistry abroad within the EU or are already enrolled in a program. We’ll get back to you personally and discuss whether the CLINIUS funding program is a good fit for your academic path and career goals.
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During the initial conversation, you’ll learn how the funding program works and what career opportunities may be available after your final exam. You’ll get to know CLINIUS with no obligation and have the chance to ask your questions directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the funding program?
The program is intended for German-speaking dentistry students studying abroad within the EU who are about to begin their studies or are already enrolled at any stage of their degree, and who can envision a structured professional development path with CLINIUS after their final exam.
How much funding is available?
CLINIUS supports selected students with up to €10,000 per academic year. The exact amount depends on the individual case and will be discussed during the selection process.
Is the funding a scholarship?
The funding is not a traditional scholarship, but rather structured as an interest-free loan with a clear career perspective. CLINIUS supports you during your studies with up to €10,000 per academic year – meaning up to €50,000 in total funding over the course of your degree. This loan structure creates a conscious commitment between you and CLINIUS — exactly what both sides need to responsibly enter into this multi-year investment in your future.
After your final exam, the loan amount gradually decreases year by year. For every full year you work at CLINIUS, one fifth of the loan is forgiven – after 5 years of full-time employment, the full loan amount is forgiven.
These 5 years at CLINIUS are not a “binding period,” but rather your structured entry into your professional career: onboarding with supervision and case discussions, external curricula including travel and hotel costs covered by us, specialization in your preferred field, and from year 5 onward, the opportunity to take on a senior dentist role or transition to H1 in Switzerland (clinic leadership or supported self-employment within a franchise model). While others are searching for jobs, applying, and figuring out their next steps after graduation, you can get started right away.
What happens if I decide not to join CLINIUS after my final exam?
Since the funding is structured as an interest-free loan, situations like this are also contractually regulated. If you decide not to join CLINIUS after graduation, the loan generally has to be repaid. Repayment can also be made in installments. The exact terms will be discussed openly before signing the agreement, so you know from the very beginning what to expect.
Where is CLINIUS located?
CLINIUS is located in Rheinfelden (Germany), right in the tri-border region of Germany, Switzerland, and France. Basel can be reached in around 20 minutes and Freiburg in approximately 45 minutes. This means you’ll experience modern dentistry in a large German dental clinic while living in an internationally connected region with a high quality of life.
Outside of the clinic, the location also has a lot to offer: the Rhine is right on your doorstep, while Basel and Freiburg provide culture, shopping, and nightlife. The Black Forest is perfect for hiking, mountain biking, and day trips. In winter, both Feldberg and the Alps are easily accessible. Basel Airport is only around 30 minutes away, making weekend trips simple and convenient.
For you, this means more than just a structured professional perspective at CLINIUS — it also means a location where studies, clinical placements, leisure time, and long-term career development can be combined seamlessly.
Do I need to come to Rheinfelden during my studies?
Yes. Clinical placements at CLINIUS are a fixed part of the funding program. During your semester breaks, you’ll come to Rheinfelden for 4 weeks at a time to get to know our team, treatment concepts, and everyday clinical practice.
This gives you a realistic insight into modern dentistry during your studies and allows us to explore together whether your future career path is a good fit for CLINIUS.
Accommodation and structured support during your stay are provided. Further details will be discussed personally during the selection process.
What requirements should I meet?
You should have very good German language skills, be studying dentistry abroad within the EU or planning to do so, and have a genuine ambition to become highly skilled in your field. Reliability, willingness to learn, openness to feedback, and an interest in a long-term perspective with CLINIUS are also important.