Study Veterinary Medicine in Budapest – University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest
University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest (UVMB) · Budapest, Hungary
University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest in Budapest (Hungary): English-taught Veterinary Medicine programme.
At a glance
The key facts about this university at a glance.
Programmes
Veterinary Medicine
Tuition fees
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Duration
5.5 years
Language of instruction
English
Admission process
Application through Medschool Experts; entrance examination required
Intake
September
Recognition
Automatically recognised across the EU
Living costs
Approx. €600–900/month
Total students
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Why study medicine abroad at this university?
The University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest (UVMB) is one of the most prestigious and internationally recognised veterinary universities in Europe, with a history dating back to 1787. It is consistently ranked among the world’s leading veterinary schools and offers a 5.5-year English-taught Veterinary Medicine programme for international students. UVMB’s modern veterinary teaching hospital and research facilities provide students with an exceptional clinical education in the heart of Budapest.
- Requirement: General higher-education entrance qualification and entrance examination in Biology and Chemistry. Check in a free study consultation whether we can support your application to this university.
Study medicine or dentistry: programmes and language of instruction
Structure, duration, language of instruction and degree — for every programme at this university.
- Veterinary Medicine (DVM): The 5.5-year programme is taught entirely in English and leads to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, recognised throughout the EU. The curriculum combines pre-clinical sciences with extensive clinical training at the university’s state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital in Budapest.
Study conditions and campus life abroad
The 5.5-year Veterinary Medicine programme at UVMB is structured into pre-clinical and clinical phases. The first years cover the foundational veterinary sciences — anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, and pathology — while the final years focus on clinical rotations at the university’s modern veterinary teaching hospital in Budapest. The programme is taught entirely in English.
Admission: how to get a place to study medicine abroad
Admission requires a general higher-education entrance qualification and a written entrance examination in Biology and Chemistry. Medschool Experts supports you with document preparation and examination guidance. Get in touch to find out more and book a free study consultation.
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Preparing properly with Medschool Experts
We support you through the complete application process, including document preparation and examination preparation. As Hungary is an EU member state, the degree is automatically recognised throughout the EU. We guide you through every step and remain your point of contact after your studies begin.
Tuition fees and living costs to study medicine abroad
Tuition fees at UVMB reflect its standing as one of Europe’s premier veterinary universities. Hungary offers a high quality of life at costs well below those of Western Europe, making Budapest an attractive destination for international students.
- Tuition fees: Approx. €6,000–9,500 per year
- Living costs: Approx. €600–900 per month
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The city as a place to study medicine
Budapest is Hungary’s capital and one of Europe’s most beautiful and vibrant cities, with a population of nearly 2 million. Straddling the Danube River, it is renowned for its stunning architecture, thermal baths, rich cultural life, and exceptional dining scene. Budapest consistently ranks among Europe’s most popular student destinations, offering a high quality of life at a fraction of the cost of Western European capitals.
- Capital of Hungary; population nearly 2 million
- One of Europe’s most beautiful cities, set on the Danube
- Renowned for its architecture, thermal baths, and cultural life
- Excellent quality of life at costs well below Western European capitals
About the author
Marcel Kloos
Federally recognised dentist, founder and owner of Medschool Experts
Marcel Kloos founded the company while still studying abroad himself; since then more than 500 study places have been arranged. Originally from Stuttgart, he studied dentistry in Sofia from 2015 to 2021 and is a federally recognised dentist.
He now lives in Bern and runs the company full-time as its owner. He visits the partner universities in person on a regular basis.
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FAQ: studying medicine abroad at this university
- Is the degree recognised in the EU? Yes — as an EU member state, veterinary degrees from Hungarian universities are automatically recognised across the EU.
- Is an entrance examination required? Yes — applicants must pass a written entrance examination in Biology and Chemistry.
- How prestigious is UVMB? UVMB is one of Europe’s oldest and most highly ranked veterinary universities, with over 235 years of history and a world-class international reputation.
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