We develop leaders in dentistry and medicine!

The Danube Private University (DPU) is the first private university in Austria to have received an accreditation for a department of medicine/dentistry.

The university has a long track record of success in teaching and has also established itself internationally in research. Geographically, it is embedded in the Wachau UNESCO-World Heritage Site, 60 km from the gates of Vienna, in one of the most attractive regions of Austria.

Innovation was an important driver in the founding of DPU in 2009. The university administration, along with a team of renowned academics set out to treat students as partners in teaching and research, as well as to develop an academic program that  serves as an early introduction to the profession. This was first done in the field of dentistry and then later in medicine. The curricula comply with the relevant EU directives and have been expanded to include digitalization, artificial intelligence, oral medicine, and more. Further, state-of-the-art equipment has been acquired for practical training.

By now, over 2,300 students from 66 nations are enrolled at DPU, creating an exciting international community. Our 6,500 graduates of the Master of Science (MSc) along with our 800 graduates of the Doctor of Dentistry program (Dr. med. dent.) serve as ambassadors of dental excellence, ensuring the enduring success of family practices around the world.

The university is characterized by its strong community, following a humanistic model in its philosophy. Students are taught the true purpose of the medical profession, which focuses on putting the patient first, perfectly harmonized with technological advancements.