University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice

In 1950, the Veterinary College in Košice was officially established.

In 1952, the structure of the college was reorganized, and it merged with the Agricultural College in Nitra.

In 1969, a law was passed to restore the Veterinary College in Košice.

The name was changed from College to University in 1992, in accordance with the law of the Slovak Government.

The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice (Univerzita veterinárskeho lekárstva a farmácie v Košiciach) offers education at all three levels of higher education: bachelor's, master's, and doctoral studies.

Applications for admission must be submitted by March 31, 2024.
A resume must be attached to the application. Diplomas obtained at the university are recognized in other EU countries.

Bachelor's Degree: 3 years
Master's Degree: 2 years
Doctoral Degree: 3 years or more

Bachelor's Studies (1st level), English or Slovak, full-time:

January 2, 2025 – March 31, 2025

Other Application Deadlines

The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice offers an English-taught program in General Veterinary Medicine with a duration of 6 years, upon completion of which graduates are awarded the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).

To apply for the programs "General Veterinary Medicine," "Food Hygiene," and "Pharmacy" at the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, applicants must pass entrance exams in biology and chemistry.

For the programs "Cynology," "Feed and Food Safety," and "Human-Animal Interaction and Its Application in Canistherapy and Hippotherapy," no entrance exams are required.

At the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, education in English is fee-based, with tuition fees ranging from €5,000 to €8,000 per year, depending on the program.

Education in Slovak is free for international students, provided they successfully pass the entrance exams.

Komenského 73, 041 81 Košice

You can independently assess your Slovak language skills by taking an A1-level proficiency test or enhance your abilities with quick practice tests. During the testing process, you will receive instant results, correct answers, and the opportunity to improve your Slovak language proficiency.

Let’s compare the cost of education if you choose an intensive Slovak language course before enrolling in a program with free tuition in Slovak.

The cost of studying a bachelor’s program in English at the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice is €5,000 per year. Over 5 years of study, you would spend €10,000.

Now compare this with an intensive Slovak language course at iCan School. The cost of a 10-month intensive course is €4,000. After successfully completing the course, you can enroll in a program with free tuition in Slovak.

Cost difference:

€10,000 – €4,000 = €6,000

By saving €6,000, you invest only in learning the language, which grants you access to free education and full integration into the Slovak academic and professional environment.