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Hello everyone, I’m thinking of applying to merit university in the UK so I wanted to ask how long does applying and processing the papers take.

I’m a Kuwaiti high school student graduating soon and I’m stuck between two options:
University of Nottingham (UK) — Electrical & Electronic Engineering
University of Sharjah — Dentistry
I’m trying to think long term mainly in relation to Kuwait/GCC job opportunities, salary, lifestyle, and future demand.
For engineering, I’m interested in tech fields like AI/cybersecurity/computers, and I also might do a master’s in business later on.
For dentistry, I like the stability and reputation, but I keep hearing mixed opinions about saturation in Kuwait now.
I wanted advice especially from:
Kuwaitis working in engineering or dentistry
people who studied in the UK/UAE
anyone familiar with the job market in Kuwait
Which path do you think has the better future in Kuwait over the next 10–15 years? And is Nottingham worth choosing over dentistry from Sharjah?
Would really appreciate honest advice.

Hey everyone,

I’m a high school student in Kuwait and I’ve been looking into the American University for Medical Sciences (AUMS), especially for dentistry (or possibly medicine), and I had a few questions:

- Does AUMS offer a dentistry program (like DMD/BDM), and is it actually good in terms of quality and recognition?

- Is AUMS included in the Kuwaiti scholarships (Baitha Dakhelia) or not?

- If not, has anyone here studied there privately and then tried to get a scholarship later?

Also, I wanted to ask about requirements:

- What GPA/percentage do they usually accept for dentistry?

- Do they require IELTS/English tests or entrance exams?

- Is it really competitive to get in?

From what I found, their dentistry program is around 6 years with clinical training (aums.edu.kw), but I couldn’t find clear info about scholarships or admission difficulty.

If anyone is currently studying there (or knows someone who is), I’d really appreciate honest opinions

Thanks!