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AMA - Dental Student in Kosice, Slovakia (UPJS) - #abroad #europe #dentistry

Really love helping fellow students with their dentistry journey

feel free to get in touch

i know it's super scary out there and there are plenty of people who want to just take your money acting as agents, so i will give you my break down of what i had to endure and how i got to where i am now

i want to help others realise that there is a lot you can do YOURSELF, without having to rely on agencies

Just for context, I started my dentistry journey in 2018/2019, in Ukraine, was pretty much scammed, moved to Egypt and then transferred to Slovakia to finish off

I have another 3 years left here hopefully and that's me done, back to the UK

I am a mature student and have been through hell throughout this journey, I am genuinely on here to just save families the stress and headache that I had to go through. I feel for my parents as they are supporting my decision to do this, and I watch them suffer because of how much they are committing to me. Agencies don't see or care about this, they'll happily take your money and leave you somewhere like Georgia, Serbia or elsewhere while you scratch your head as to why you did this in the first place

As the title says, ask me ANYTHING and i will do my best to answer honestly

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Reply 1
Original post by the_stu_DENT
Really love helping fellow students with their dentistry journey
feel free to get in touch
i know it's super scary out there and there are plenty of people who want to just take your money acting as agents, so i will give you my break down of what i had to endure and how i got to where i am now
i want to help others realise that there is a lot you can do YOURSELF, without having to rely on agencies
Just for context, I started my dentistry journey in 2018/2019, in Ukraine, was pretty much scammed, moved to Egypt and then transferred to Slovakia to finish off
I have another 3 years left here hopefully and that's me done, back to the UK
I am a mature student and have been through hell throughout this journey, I am genuinely on here to just save families the stress and headache that I had to go through. I feel for my parents as they are supporting my decision to do this, and I watch them suffer because of how much they are committing to me. Agencies don't see or care about this, they'll happily take your money and leave you somewhere like Georgia, Serbia or elsewhere while you scratch your head as to why you did this in the first place
As the title says, ask me ANYTHING and i will do my best to answer honestly

Hi, I am interested in studying dentistry abroad but are there any schools abroad that don’t require ORE exam for registration and are GDC approved?
Reply 2
Original post by Donyayy
Hi, I am interested in studying dentistry abroad but are there any schools abroad that don’t require ORE exam for registration and are GDC approved?


Hey my friend I made an entire video on this with GDC references in the description box. Check it out and feel free to get in touch. https://youtu.be/U3Pr97fU2i8
Original post by the_stu_DENT
Hey my friend I made an entire video on this with GDC references in the description box. Check it out and feel free to get in touch. https://youtu.be/U3Pr97fU2i8

Hi, I was interested in enrolling for Dentistry in Georgia, would you recommend enrolling to it? if not which one would you recommend that does not require A levels as i have a BTEC, thank you so much.
Reply 4
Original post by dreadful-teeth
Hi, I was interested in enrolling for Dentistry in Georgia, would you recommend enrolling to it? if not which one would you recommend that does not require A levels as i have a BTEC, thank you so much.

I can put you in touch with someone who knows all about the different countries and what they offer. I think she charges a small fee (couple hundred quid) if you go all the way through with her, otherwise, she's super helpful. And yes please stay AWAY from Georgia, nobody has registered with the GDC from there
Reply 5
Original post by the_stu_DENT
Really love helping fellow students with their dentistry journey
feel free to get in touch
i know it's super scary out there and there are plenty of people who want to just take your money acting as agents, so i will give you my break down of what i had to endure and how i got to where i am now
i want to help others realise that there is a lot you can do YOURSELF, without having to rely on agencies
Just for context, I started my dentistry journey in 2018/2019, in Ukraine, was pretty much scammed, moved to Egypt and then transferred to Slovakia to finish off
I have another 3 years left here hopefully and that's me done, back to the UK
I am a mature student and have been through hell throughout this journey, I am genuinely on here to just save families the stress and headache that I had to go through. I feel for my parents as they are supporting my decision to do this, and I watch them suffer because of how much they are committing to me. Agencies don't see or care about this, they'll happily take your money and leave you somewhere like Georgia, Serbia or elsewhere while you scratch your head as to why you did this in the first place
As the title says, ask me ANYTHING and i will do my best to answer honestly

Hi, currently I’m in train for my exams that I have to do in my studies. As I’m feeling really bad that I will drop from my college I would like to ask you some questions that would help me in upcoming weeks.
Currently I’m studying dentistry in Comenius University in Bratislava(second year) and as I’m relying on my previous words it’s difficult for me. I would like to apply somewhere else if I do not fulfill my subjects this week. Could you recommend me some countries because as I have seen Georgia is not a good option. Also some websites that could be helpful for searching new universities. Thank you so much for your time !🙂
Reply 6
Original post by NicolasK
Hi, currently I’m in train for my exams that I have to do in my studies. As I’m feeling really bad that I will drop from my college I would like to ask you some questions that would help me in upcoming weeks.
Currently I’m studying dentistry in Comenius University in Bratislava(second year) and as I’m relying on my previous words it’s difficult for me. I would like to apply somewhere else if I do not fulfill my subjects this week. Could you recommend me some countries because as I have seen Georgia is not a good option. Also some websites that could be helpful for searching new universities. Thank you so much for your time !🙂


Check out my latest video on my channel and I've made an update list of accepted countries to skip the ORE. Why don't you transfer to Kosice. The pass mark here is 60% for all exams each so you'd fly through
Reply 7
Original post by the_stu_DENT
Check out my latest video on my channel and I've made an update list of accepted countries to skip the ORE. Why don't you transfer to Kosice. The pass mark here is 60% for all exams each so you'd fly through

I’m actually from Slovakia and would like to explore more than being in my own country, I heard really good experiences from people that study in Kosice in comparison with Bratislava, where they apply much more pressure on subjects like biochemistry,chemistry,physiology (unfortunately also my case that I’m struggling)
My very honest reason are also fees. If I do not do my exams and have to look for another path, I would be really open to some uni that does not require that high fees.
Reply 8
Original post by NicolasK
I’m actually from Slovakia and would like to explore more than being in my own country, I heard really good experiences from people that study in Kosice in comparison with Bratislava, where they apply much more pressure on subjects like biochemistry,chemistry,physiology (unfortunately also my case that I’m struggling)
My very honest reason are also fees. If I do not do my exams and have to look for another path, I would be really open to some uni that does not require that high fees.


Where do you want to work after as a dentist? In which country? Because depending on this, then the university list will change
Reply 9
Original post by the_stu_DENT
Where do you want to work after as a dentist? In which country? Because depending on this, then the university list will change
My grandma is a dentist here in Slovakia, as I always said I would like to continue in her path. But I’m opened to other options which are Czech Republic and other nearby countries to gain more experience also as a person and as dentist.
Reply 10
Original post by the_stu_DENT
Really love helping fellow students with their dentistry journey
feel free to get in touch
i know it's super scary out there and there are plenty of people who want to just take your money acting as agents, so i will give you my break down of what i had to endure and how i got to where i am now
i want to help others realise that there is a lot you can do YOURSELF, without having to rely on agencies
Just for context, I started my dentistry journey in 2018/2019, in Ukraine, was pretty much scammed, moved to Egypt and then transferred to Slovakia to finish off
I have another 3 years left here hopefully and that's me done, back to the UK
I am a mature student and have been through hell throughout this journey, I am genuinely on here to just save families the stress and headache that I had to go through. I feel for my parents as they are supporting my decision to do this, and I watch them suffer because of how much they are committing to me. Agencies don't see or care about this, they'll happily take your money and leave you somewhere like Georgia, Serbia or elsewhere while you scratch your head as to why you did this in the first place
As the title says, ask me ANYTHING and i will do my best to answer honestly


Hey, I’m heading to Novi Sad to study dentistry in a few weeks. Do you know much about it?
Original post by NicolasK
My grandma is a dentist here in Slovakia, as I always said I would like to continue in her path. But I’m opened to other options which are Czech Republic and other nearby countries to gain more experience also as a person and as dentist.


I can get you in touch with a lady who deals with Poland and Lithuania so send me a DM if interested
Original post by the_stu_DENT
Really love helping fellow students with their dentistry journey
feel free to get in touch
i know it's super scary out there and there are plenty of people who want to just take your money acting as agents, so i will give you my break down of what i had to endure and how i got to where i am now
i want to help others realise that there is a lot you can do YOURSELF, without having to rely on agencies
Just for context, I started my dentistry journey in 2018/2019, in Ukraine, was pretty much scammed, moved to Egypt and then transferred to Slovakia to finish off
I have another 3 years left here hopefully and that's me done, back to the UK
I am a mature student and have been through hell throughout this journey, I am genuinely on here to just save families the stress and headache that I had to go through. I feel for my parents as they are supporting my decision to do this, and I watch them suffer because of how much they are committing to me. Agencies don't see or care about this, they'll happily take your money and leave you somewhere like Georgia, Serbia or elsewhere while you scratch your head as to why you did this in the first place
As the title says, ask me ANYTHING and i will do my best to answer honestly

Hi, I find your information really helpful. I am looking to study dentistry in Romania and already have a degree in Biomedical Science. Do you know if it is possible that they'd accelerate my entry and put me into the 3rd year?
Original post by Alankhan
Hi, I find your information really helpful. I am looking to study dentistry in Romania and already have a degree in Biomedical Science. Do you know if it is possible that they'd accelerate my entry and put me into the 3rd year?


I don't know with Romania but typically, graduate entry is not a thing In Europe. It's been made a thing by dodgy agencies who want you to go to universities in countries like Georgia and Serbia, where these things are accepted. But of course with that, come rubbish education and having to do the ore. I would say, so long as you're in an ORE exempt country - I've made a video for this on my channel, then you're fine. Stick out the extra year or two and do it properly, it will all pay off trust me.

Also the early years are super important to learn correctly anatomy, otherwise you'll get screwed during your clinical years. Not worth it.

Thanks for your message btw
Original post by KJ105
Hey, I’m heading to Novi Sad to study dentistry in a few weeks. Do you know much about it?

Must've missed this one. But anything EU is fine so long as it is ORE exempt. To be honest I can only really comment on my Uni as I am a student here and wouldn't want to push a certain narrative. But I think you will be fine. Let us all know how it's going
Im thinking of romania for 2025. I just got AAA in my alevels but did bad in the ucat. Thanks
Original post by nadeu01
Im thinking of romania for 2025. I just got AAA in my alevels but did bad in the ucat. Thanks


Sorry for the late response. Romania is not bad but the clinical experience isn't great. It's another country you need to find your own patients in. This is why I always suggest my uni because they provide patients
Original post by the_stu_DENT
Sorry for the late response. Romania is not bad but the clinical experience isn't great. It's another country you need to find your own patients in. This is why I always suggest my uni because they provide patients

Which is your university?
Original post by Angel.alex
Which is your university?


UPJS in Kosice, Slovakia. Had another filling case today thankfully. This uni really provides
Original post by the_stu_DENT
UPJS in Kosice, Slovakia. Had another filling case today thankfully. This uni really provides


what is the yearly fee?

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