Toelatingsexamen Tandarts
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The Toelatingsexamen Tandarts is the Flemish entrance exam you must take if you want to begin the dentistry programme (tandheelkunde) at a Flemish university. It is one of three separate entrance exams organised annually by the Flemish government, alongside the exams for geneeskunde and diergeneeskunde; you register for each exam separately and pay a registration fee per exam. A favourable ranking on the dentistry exam is what allows you to start that specific programme, and you must also have obtained your secondary education diploma by 30 September of the year in which you are favourably ranked. The exam consists of two components: Kennis in de Wetenschappen (KIW), covering mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology at the level of the second and third grade of the doorstroomfinaliteit in Flemish secondary education, and Generieke Competenties (GC). The exam is taken on paper. To prepare, work through the leerstofoverzicht (content overview) and practise with the example exams and questions from previous editions published on the official website. A sufficiently strong background in science and mathematics, plus language skills, is important. The 2027 dentistry exam is scheduled for Saturday 3 July 2027, with registration open from 1 March to 17 May 2027; a new 2027 content overview is expected in autumn, with small changes possible.
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What does the dentistry entrance exam consist of?
It has two components: Kennis in de Wetenschappen (KIW) and Generieke Competenties (GC). KIW draws on mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology aligned with the second and third grade of the doorstroomfinaliteit in Flemish secondary education. The exam is taken on paper.
When is the exam and when can I register?
The dentistry exam takes place on Saturday 3 July 2027. Registration runs from 1 March to 17 May 2027. You register online and separately for each exam, and you pay a registration fee per exam. Practical information on the website still refers to the 2026 exam and will be updated later.
Is the dentistry exam the same as the medicine exam?
No. There are separate entrance exams for arts (medicine), tandarts (dentistry) and dierenarts (veterinary medicine), each held on its own date. You must be favourably ranked for the exam of the specific programme you want to start, so register for the dentistry exam if dentistry is your goal.
How should I prepare, and in what order?
Start from the leerstofoverzicht and check which mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology topics are included. Then work through the example exams and questions from previous editions to test yourself. A solid science and mathematics background in your prior education matters, as do language skills. A new 2027 overview appears in autumn, with small changes possible.
What happens after the exam?
Results and your ranking can be consulted via the deelnemersplatform. Results are announced on 13 July. To start the programme you must be favourably ranked for the dentistry exam and have obtained your secondary education diploma by 30 September of that year.
Can I appeal a result or a decision?
Yes. If you find an error in the marking of your exam or disagree with a decision of the exam committee, you can start an internal appeal no later than 7 calendar days after the decision. The procedure for lodging an appeal is described on the official website.
Can I request support measures if I have a disability?
Yes. Certain basic provisions apply to everyone, and specific extra measures are possible for a functional impairment such as dyslexia or dyscalculia. For the 2026 exam the application deadline was 18 May 2026 at 12:00, with certificates uploaded by 25 May 2026 at 12:00; check the site for later dates.
Where is the exam held?
In 2026 the exam took place in the palaces of Brussels Expo (the Heizel), including for participants with approved support measures. Some participants with support measures take the exam at the Hendrik Consciencegebouw in Brussels, depending on the type of measure granted. Your invitation letter states your exam site, room and seat number.
What are common reasons candidates miss out?
Underestimating the breadth of the science content and leaving practice with past questions too late are frequent problems. Because the content overview spans mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology, build a study plan across all four and test yourself with example exams rather than rereading notes only.