Study Veterinary Medicine in Wrocław – Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences (UPWr)
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine · Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences · Wrocław, Poland
Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences (UPWr) in Wrocław (Poland): English-taught Veterinary Medicine programme.
At a glance
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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
October
Recognition
Automatically recognised across the EU
Living costs
Approx. €500–750/month
Total students
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Why study medicine abroad at this university?
The Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences (UPWr) is one of Poland’s leading universities in agricultural, environmental, and life sciences. Its Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has a long-standing tradition of excellence and offers a 5.5-year English-taught programme for international students. Clinical training takes place at the university’s modern veterinary teaching hospital in Wrocław.
- 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.
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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 veterinary teaching hospital in Wrocław.
Study conditions and campus life abroad
The 5.5-year Veterinary Medicine programme at UPWr is organised into pre-clinical and clinical phases. The initial years cover the foundational sciences — anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and pathology — while the latter part of the programme is focused on clinical training at the university’s veterinary teaching hospital. 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 Poland 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 UPWr are competitive by EU standards. Wrocław is one of Poland’s most popular student cities, with a vibrant atmosphere and living costs below those of Warsaw or Western European capitals.
- Tuition fees: Approx. €5,000–7,500 per year
- Living costs: Approx. €500–750 per month
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The city as a place to study medicine
Wrocław is one of Poland’s most beautiful and dynamic cities, with a population of around 650,000. Known for its stunning Gothic and Baroque old town, vibrant market square, and lively university atmosphere, Wrocław has been named a European Capital of Culture and is consistently rated among the best student cities in Central Europe. The cost of living is affordable by EU standards.
- One of Poland’s most beautiful cities; population approx. 650,000
- Stunning Gothic and Baroque old town
- Consistently ranked among the best student cities in Central Europe
- Affordable cost of living by EU standards
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 Polish universities are automatically recognised across the EU.
- Is an entrance examination required? Yes — applicants must pass a written entrance examination in Biology and Chemistry.
- What makes Wrocław a good place to study? Wrocław is one of Central Europe’s most vibrant student cities, with a stunning old town, affordable living costs, and an excellent quality of life.
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