Study Veterinary Medicine in Košice – UVMP
Study Veterinary Medicine in Slovakia — EU-recognised degree, English-taught
University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy Košice in Košice (Slovakia): English-taught Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy programme.
At a glance
The key facts about this university at a glance.
Programmes
Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy
Tuition fees
4,475 EUR per semester
Duration
6 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. €500–700/month
Total students
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Why study medicine abroad at this university?
The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy Košice (UVMP) is a specialised state university in Košice, eastern Slovakia, dedicated to veterinary medicine and pharmacy education. It offers a six-year Veterinary Medicine programme taught in English, accredited by the Slovak Ministry of Education and recognised throughout the European Union. UVMP is accredited by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE), confirming the high quality of its programmes.
- 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: The six-year programme leads to the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (MVDr.), recognised throughout the EU. Students cover pre-clinical sciences in the early years and move to clinical disciplines — internal medicine, surgery, and diagnostic imaging — with training at the university’s own clinics and farms.
Study conditions and campus life abroad
The Veterinary Medicine programme takes six years to complete. The first three years cover the pre-clinical sciences, including animal anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and microbiology. The final three years introduce clinical disciplines — internal medicine, surgery, reproduction, and diagnostic imaging — with practical training at the university’s own veterinary clinics and partner farms. Graduates are qualified to work as veterinarians throughout the EU.
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 Slovakia 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.
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The city as a place to study medicine
Košice is Slovakia’s second-largest city, located in the east of the country near the borders with Hungary and Ukraine. It served as a European Capital of Culture in 2013 and has a beautifully restored historic centre. Košice offers a relaxed, affordable lifestyle with a lively student community and good connections by rail and air to Bratislava, Vienna, and other European cities.
- Košice — Slovakia’s second city; European Capital of Culture 2013; affordable student life; well connected by rail and air.
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 Veterinary Medicine degree recognised in the EU?
Yes. UVMP Košice is accredited by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE), and its degrees are automatically recognised throughout the EU.
What language is the programme taught in?
The programme is taught in English. Knowledge of Slovak is beneficial for clinical placements.
Is there an entrance examination?
Yes. Admission requires a written entrance examination in Biology and Chemistry. Medschool Experts supports you with preparation and guidance.
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