Why Pavol Jozef Safarik University Dentistry in Košice?
Pavol Jozef Safarik University has launched a new five-year Dental Medicine program taught entirely in English starting with admissions for the academic year 2025/2026. Teaching is closely integrated with Košice’s university and teaching hospitals, so you build chairside skills alongside modern pre-clinical training. If you want to study dentistry in Slovakia with an EU-recognized degree, UPJŠ in Košice is a compelling, cost-effective option.
Program description:
- Degree awarded: Doctor of Dental Medicine (MDDr.)
- Length of study: Five years (ten semesters), full-time
- Language of instruction: English
- Location: Košice (pre-clinical laboratories, simulation facilities, and clinical teaching in partner hospitals and clinics)
- Selection: Competitive; admission strictly by entrance-exam ranking
- Program status: Newly confirmed five-year structure
- Tuition fee for Dental Medicine (English): 13,500 EUR per year (2026 intake)
Entrance examination (official format)
- Structure: 200 questions (100 Biology + 100 Chemistry)
- Duration: 150 minutes (2.5 hours)
- Scoring: 0–4 points per question, maximum 800 points
- Negative marking: No (no minus points)
- Answer model: 4 options (A–D), and 0–4 options may be correct
- Attempts: You may sit the entrance exam once per admission year per study programme (one for General Medicine and one for Dental Medicine)
- Pass benchmark: The acceptance pass mark is 620 points
How EduSlovakia prepares you?
EduSlovakia trains you exactly on the official UPJŠ question set. You will take full-length, timed simulations that mirror the 200-question / 150-minute format and the multi-correct (0–4) scoring model. We provide topic-by-topic analytics and pacing strategies so you enter the exam confident and ready.
Entrance exam dates and places (EduSlovakia in-person sessions – 2026 intake)
EduSlovakia can also organize sessions in other cities (example mentioned: Dubai). Application deadlines are typically around 10 days before the exam date.
| Programme | Exam date | Registration Deadline | Exam place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 28 March | 15 March | Budapest |
| Dentistry | 27 July | 15 July | Bratislava |
| Dentistry | 29 August | 15 August | Bratislava |
Important: Always treat these as planning dates until the final, official confirmation is available for your chosen intake and location.
Admissions and required documents
Application method
- Electronic application via the university system; complete files must be delivered by the deadline listed for your chosen exam date.
Typical attachments
- Application form + required attachments
- Copy of passport / ID card
- Medical confirmation of physical and mental ability for university studies (recent, signed/stamped by a physician)
- Proof of entrance-exam/application fee payment (non-refundable)
- Secondary-school leaving certificate/diploma with grades
- UPJŠ states notarization, apostille (as applicable), and a Slovak sworn translation may be required, with specific conditions depending on your case
Recognition / nostrification
If you completed secondary school outside Slovakia, you typically need official recognition of your secondary education (or the relevant recognition decision). EduSlovakia builds the timeline so your recognition is ready by enrollment.
Why study dentistry in Košice?
Košice is an affordable, student-friendly city with a compact center, lively international community, and quick rail and air links across Central Europe. Clinical sites are concentrated near faculty buildings, which makes rotations practical and efficient throughout the year.
How EduSlovakia helps you secure your admission?
EduSlovakia has a consistently high success rate guiding international applicants into Slovak health-science programs, including Dental Medicine at UPJŠ. Our support continues after arrival and throughout your studies.
- Eligibility check and plan — We review your background, confirm the correct recognition pathway, and map your application + exam timeline.
- Application done right — We prepare and submit forms, manage notarizations and certified Slovak translations, track payments and deadlines, and coordinate with the study department.
- Exam preparation matched to UPJŠ — Full-length mocks in the 200-question / 150-minute format, multi-correct tactics for 0–4 answers, and complete coverage of the 600 Biology + 600 Chemistry bank.
- Visa, arrival, housing — Where applicable, we guide visa steps, advise on neighborhoods, and align your move-in with orientation.
- On-the-ground support — Help with enrollment logistics, health documentation, timetables, and early-semester study planning so you settle quickly and focus on clinical skills.
Frequently asked questions — UPJŠ Dentistry (Košice)
How long is the program and what degree will I receive?
Five years; Doctor of Dental Medicine (MDDr.).
Is the new five-year program officially confirmed?
Yes. UPJŠ has formally introduced the five-year Dental Medicine program in English starting with admissions for 2025/2026.
What is the entrance-exam format and duration?
200 questions (100 Biology + 100 Chemistry), 150 minutes, 0–4 points per item, no minus points, and up to 0–4 correct options per question.
Is there a published pass benchmark?
Yes. The acceptance pass mark is usually 75%, although the final threshold depends on competition.
Does UPJŠ provide official preparation materials?
Yes. An official question bank (600 Biology + 600 Chemistry) is available. EduSlovakia supplies access instructions and structured preparation.
What is the annual tuition fee?
13,500 euros per year for the academic year 2026/2027 (Dental Medicine in English).
Where is clinical training conducted?
In partner teaching hospitals and clinics in Košice affiliated with UPJŠ.
How many entrance exam attempts do I have per year?
One attempt per admission year per study program.
Are there preparatory courses?
Yes. EduSlovakia organizes targeted preparation aligned to the official question bank and the scoring model.
Where do I apply?
Simply contact EduSlovakia. As an official representative of the Faculty of Medicine of Safarik University in Koisce, EduSlovakia manages the process end-to-end and prepares you for the exam.
