Study Medicine in Tartu, Estonia
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences · Estonian University of Life Sciences · Tartu, Estonia
Estonian University of Life Sciences, Veterinary Medicine in Tartu (Estonia): English-taught Veterinary Medicine programme.
At a glance
The key facts about this university at a glance.
Programmes
Medicine
Tuition fees
on request
Duration
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. €500–750/month
Total students
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Why study medicine abroad at this university?
The Estonian University of Life Sciences (EMU) in Tartu is the leading institution for life sciences in Estonia, offering an internationally accredited Veterinary Medicine programme for international students. EMU is one of the smaller but highly regarded veterinary faculties in the EU, known for its strong emphasis on practical training and a low student-to-teacher ratio. Clinical training takes place at the university’s veterinary teaching hospital in Tartu.
- Requirement: General higher-education entrance qualification and entrance examination. 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 five-year programme is taught in English and leads to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, recognised throughout the EU. The curriculum combines pre-clinical and clinical sciences with practical training at the university’s veterinary teaching hospital.
Study conditions and campus life abroad
The five-year Veterinary Medicine programme at the Estonian University of Life Sciences is structured into pre-clinical and clinical phases. The early years cover foundational veterinary sciences — anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and pathology — while the later years focus on clinical training at the university’s veterinary teaching hospital in Tartu. The programme is conducted in English.
Admission: how to get a place to study medicine abroad
Admission requires a general higher-education entrance qualification and an entrance examination. 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 Estonia 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
Estonia offers a high quality of life at living costs considerably lower than in Western Europe. Tuition fees at EMU are competitive by EU standards, making it an attractive option for students looking to study veterinary medicine in a safe and well-organised EU country.
- Tuition fees: Approx. €4,500–6,500 per year
- Living costs: Approx. €500–750 per month
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The city as a place to study medicine
Tartu is Estonia’s second-largest city and the country’s intellectual and cultural capital, home to one of Northern Europe’s oldest universities (founded 1632). With a population of around 100,000, Tartu offers a vibrant, youthful atmosphere with a thriving arts and café culture, all at very affordable prices. The city is compact and easy to navigate, making it an excellent environment for international students.
- Estonia’s intellectual and cultural capital; population approx. 100,000
- Home to one of Northern Europe’s oldest universities
- Vibrant, youthful atmosphere with affordable living costs
- Safe and welcoming environment for international students
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, degrees from Estonian universities are automatically recognised across the EU.
- Is an entrance examination required? Yes — applicants must pass an entrance examination as part of the admission process.
- How long is the programme? The Veterinary Medicine programme is 5 years, taught in English.
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