Overview

In the first years of study in theoretical and preclinical disciplines the student acquires knowledge of the biological laws of living nature in relation to veterinary medicine, he learns about the issues of living matter in broader contexts with respect to the ecosystem and their mutual interaction.

The aim of this General Veterinary Medicine programme at University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice is the knowledge of biochemical processes in complex with physiology of organs and systems of microorganisms and macroorganisms with differences in individual animal species.

Careers

Preparation of graduates of the mentioned study branch is aimed on implementation of the professional orientation and proving that the graduate is fully competent to work:

as a private veterinary doctor

small/domestic animals, farm animals, exotic animals, ZOOs and game reserves

in the field of food safety and quality

in the pharmaceutical industry

in the research and development

in the field of ecology and environmental protection

in the field of teaching and consultancy

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biophysics

Chemistry

Biology

Biomedical statistics and informatics

Anatomy

Histology and embryology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Košice, Slovakia

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine View 3 other Bachelors in Veterinary Medicine in Slovakia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Full upper secondary education or full specialised upper secondary education qualification entitling the applicant to higher education study, attested by certificate (for example, General Certificate of Education, Matriculation Certificate, Certificate for Upper Secondary Education and Training, International Baccalaureate Diploma, Leaving Certificate, etc.)
Written entrance examination from subjects Biology and Chemistry
Optional – written confirmation on work in organizations related to chosen study programme, i.e. work with private veterinarians focused on small animals or horses – if sent together with application, it is evaluated 5 points on top of points gained from entrance exams

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8950 EUR / year

≈ 8950 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

8950 EUR / year

≈ 8950 EUR / year

Living costs

Košice

Slovakia

500 - 850 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Košice

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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