UPJŠ Košice offers a 5-year English-taught Dental Medicine program leading to the MDDr. degree. For 2026/27, the Faculty of Medicine lists 40 places, EUR 13,500/year tuition and a written Biology/Chemistry entrance exam.
UPJŠ Dentistry program overview
Best fit
Students who want Dentistry in English in Slovakia, a smaller dental intake and a clear Biology/Chemistry entrance exam.
Degree outcome
The official English-program page lists Dental Medicine as a 5-year route leading to the Doctor of Dental Medicine degree, abbreviated MDDr.
Recognition note
UPJŠ states that Slovak diplomas for medical and dental doctors are accepted in EU member states where education conditions match EU requirements. Licensing still depends on the country where you practise.
Admissions and application timeline
Applicants apply through the UPJŠ AiS2 e-application system and must also submit the signed printed application with required documents. For applicants without a representative, the official 2026 document deadlines are 3 June 2026 for the June exam and 29 July 2026 for the August exam.
3 Jun 2026
June deadline
Document deadline for applicants taking the 17 June entrance exam without a representative.
17 Jun 2026
First exam
Official on-campus entrance exam date at the Faculty of Medicine in Košice.
29 Jul 2026
August deadline
Document deadline for applicants taking the 12 August entrance exam without a representative.
12 Aug 2026
Second exam
Second official on-campus entrance exam date in Košice for 2026 entry.
Documents
What UPJŠ asks for
Filled, signed and printed AiS2 application and attachment.
Medical confirmation of physical and mental ability, not older than three months.
Passport or ID copy and confirmation of application/entrance-exam fee payment.
Final school-leaving certificate with required legalisation and sworn Slovak translation where applicable.
Submission
Postmark matters
UPJŠ states that the postmark date is decisive for deadline observance and that late applications are not accepted.
UPJŠ Dentistry entrance exam
The UPJŠ Dentistry entrance exam is a written multiple-choice test in Biology and Chemistry. It is one combined exam lasting 2.5 hours, with a high volume of questions and no negative marking.
Written test
200 questions
100 Biology questions and 100 Chemistry questions.
Scoring
0-800 points
Each question can score 0-4 points. The official page states there are no minus points.
Pass mark
Usually 75%
The official page states the passing level is usually 75% for General Medicine and Dental Medicine.
Tuition fees and budget
UPJŠ publishes tuition in EUR. Rector's Decision No. 3/2026 lists Dental Medicine tuition for the 2026/27 academic year at EUR 13,500 per year. The official entrance-exam page lists the entrance-exam fee at EUR 30.
Cost item
Current planning figure
Notes
Tuition
EUR 13,500 / academic year
Published in Rector's Decision No. 3/2026 for Dental Medicine.
Entrance-exam fee
EUR 30
Listed on the official 2026/27 entrance-examination page.
Living costs in Košice
Approx. EUR 500-700 / month
Varies by housing, lifestyle, travel, deposits and setup costs.
Dental equipment and personal materials
Plan separately
Dental programs can involve extra practical materials; confirm the current list with the faculty before budgeting.
Document costs
Variable
Budget for legalisation, translations, postage and final-certificate timing.
Curriculum overview
UPJŠ describes Dental Medicine as a 5-year full-time program. The official graduate profile points to theoretical, pre-clinical and clinical dental disciplines, with practical exercises that build preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic skills.
Years 1-2: foundations
Expect medical and dental science foundations such as anatomy, physiology, histology, chemistry and pre-clinical basics.
Pre-clinical dentistry
Students build dental terminology, manual technique, prevention and diagnostic thinking before more patient-facing work.
Clinical dental training
Practical exercises in dental subjects become more central as students progress through the program.
Final stage
The end of the program focuses on clinical readiness, state exams and the transition into dental licensing or postgraduate training.
How Medimentor helps with UPJŠ Dentistry
For UPJŠ Dentistry, preparation should stay focused on the official written exam: Biology, Chemistry, timing, question volume and document discipline. Medimentor helps students practise the entrance-exam subjects and keep the application steps clear. We keep the promise realistic: preparation can improve readiness, but UPJŠ makes the admission decision.
Biology practice
Build speed and accuracy for high-volume Biology multiple-choice questions.
Chemistry review
Strengthen weak Chemistry topics before the written exam.
Application planning
Track document legalisation, translations, postal deadlines, exam dates and fee payment.
Yes. Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice offers English-taught Dental Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine. The program lasts 5 years and leads to the MDDr. degree.
How much is UPJŠ Dentistry tuition for 2026/27?
UPJŠ Rector's Decision No. 3/2026 lists annual tuition for Dental Medicine in a language other than Slovak at EUR 13,500 for the 2026/2027 academic year.
How many Dentistry places are available at UPJŠ for 2026/27?
The official 2026/27 entrance-examination page lists 40 admitted applicants for Dental Medicine.
What is the UPJŠ Dentistry entrance exam format?
The exam is a 2.5-hour written multiple-choice test in Biology and Chemistry. It contains 200 questions: 100 Biology and 100 Chemistry. Each question can score 0-4 points, with no negative marking.
When are the 2026 UPJŠ Dentistry entrance exams?
UPJŠ lists on-campus entrance exams in Košice on 17 June 2026 and 12 August 2026. Applicants without a representative must submit documents by 3 June 2026 for the June exam and 29 July 2026 for the August exam.
Is the UPJŠ Dental Medicine degree recognized in the EU?
UPJŠ states that Dental Medicine graduates receive the MDDr. degree and that diplomas issued in Slovakia for medical and dental doctors are accepted in EU member states where education conditions match EU requirements. Licensing still depends on the country where you practise.
Does Medimentor guarantee admission to UPJŠ Dentistry?
No. Medimentor helps with Biology and Chemistry preparation and application planning, but UPJŠ makes the final admission decision under its official rules.
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