University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice

Degrees
Veterinary Medicine
Degree
DVM
Duration
6 years / 12 semesters
Tuition
EUR 10,000 / year
Entrance exam
Online Biology and Chemistry
Living Costs
€600-800 / month
Email
zas@uvlf.sk
The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, often shortened to UVLF or UVMP, is Slovakia's specialist veterinary university. It offers English-taught General Veterinary Medicine for secondary school leavers.
For international applicants, the route is clear: a 6-year / 12-semester daily study program, the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, EUR 10,000/year tuition and an English written entrance exam in Biology and Chemistry. It is the main Slovak veterinary route in Medimentor's university browser.

English-taught Veterinary Medicine at UVLF

UVLF is different from the general medical faculties in Slovakia. Students come here specifically for veterinary medicine, clinical animal work, food safety, animal production and veterinary public-health topics.
ProgramDurationDegreePublished tuitionApplication feesEntry model
General Veterinary Medicine6 years / 12 semestersDoctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)EUR 10,000 / academic yearEUR 50 application fee; EUR 800 deposit after admissionOnline written Biology and Chemistry entrance exam in English

Admissions overview

UVLF's application process for AY 2026/2027 is marked as open. Applicants email the Study Office first, then send the required file and wait for evaluation before receiving an entrance-exam invitation.

Application file

  • Initial consent to personal-data processing and a hand-signed application form.
  • Valid passport or ID copy and proof of the EUR 50 application-fee payment.
  • High-school leaving certificate and transcripts, or confirmation if final documents are not available yet.
  • CV with previous study duration, qualification and graduation date.
  • Optional veterinary-work confirmation; UVLF says this can add 5 points if submitted with the application.

Deadline planning

UVLF states that the complete application file has to arrive by the deadline for the preferred entrance-exam date, or participation on that date is not guaranteed.

25 Apr 2026

First exam

Online entrance exam. Application-file deadline: 27 March 2026.

23 May 2026

Second exam

Online entrance exam. Entrance-exams page deadline: 24 April 2026.

27 Jun 2026

Third exam

Online entrance exam. Application-file deadline: 29 May 2026.

UVLF Veterinary entrance exam

The UVLF entrance exam is an online written test in Biology and Chemistry. UVLF says the tests are set at the level of the upper-secondary school leaving examination in Slovakia.
Subjects

Biology and Chemistry

The published syllabus includes broad secondary-school Biology and Chemistry topics.

Format

Written test

UVLF describes single-choice, multiple-choice and open-ended questions.

Language

English

The entrance exam is in English for applicants to the 6-year General Veterinary Medicine program.

This is a strong Medimentor fit because the decision point depends on science preparation. Students should still practise UVLF's exact published Biology and Chemistry topics before the exam.

Tuition, fees and living costs

UVLF publishes fees in EUR. The official payments page lists General Veterinary Medicine tuition at EUR 10,000 per academic year, the application fee at EUR 50, and an EUR 800 post-admission deposit that forms part of first-year tuition.

Payment planning

UVLF says tuition can be paid in a maximum of two equal instalments. Accepted students should confirm the current payment schedule directly with the university before making transfers.

Košice budget

Košice is usually cheaper than Bratislava. Use roughly EUR 600-800/month as a practical planning range before flights, deposits, visa costs and personal travel.

Recognition and accreditation

EAEVE status

UVLF states that General Veterinary Medicine complies with EU Directive 2005/36/ES and that the university's current EAEVE status is Accreditation.

Veterinary licensing

Veterinary registration still depends on the destination country. Applicants should check the regulator where they want to practise after graduation.

Student life in Košice

UVLF is based on Komenského street in Košice and has a more specialized campus feel than a general medical faculty. The city is smaller and usually more affordable than Bratislava, while still giving international students a proper university-city environment.

Dormitories nearby

UVLF says it has two dormitories about a 10-minute walk from the university, with over 400 rooms, shared kitchens, study rooms and internet access.

Best fit

Students who are specifically aiming for Veterinary Medicine and want animal-clinic, food-safety and veterinary public-health exposure rather than a general Medicine route.

UVLF Košice veterinary hospital building on Komenského street
Image: Ladislav Luppa, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

How Medimentor helps

Medimentor can support UVLF applicants with Biology and Chemistry preparation, plus planning around document deadlines, entrance-exam timing and current official instructions. We do not guarantee admission; UVLF makes the final decision.

FAQ

Does UVLF Košice offer Veterinary Medicine in English?
Yes. The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice lists English-taught General Veterinary Medicine for secondary school leavers.
How long is General Veterinary Medicine at UVLF Košice?
The official course description lists the English-taught General Veterinary Medicine program as 6 years, or 12 semesters, leading to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).
How much is UVLF Veterinary Medicine tuition?
UVLF lists General Veterinary Medicine tuition at EUR 10,000 per academic year. The application fee for the entrance exams is EUR 50, and an EUR 800 deposit is due after admission as part of first-year tuition.
What is the UVLF Veterinary Medicine entrance exam?
UVLF lists an English written entrance exam in Biology and Chemistry, using single-choice, multiple-choice and open-ended questions at upper-secondary-school level.
When are the 2026 UVLF entrance exams?
The official entrance-exams page lists online entrance exams on 25 April 2026, 23 May 2026 and 27 June 2026, with application-file deadlines of 27 March, 24 April and 29 May 2026.
Does UVLF Košice have dormitories?
Yes. UVLF says it has two dormitories about a 10-minute walk from the university, with over 400 rooms and shared facilities.
Is UVLF Veterinary Medicine accredited?
UVLF states that General Veterinary Medicine complies with EU Directive 2005/36/ES and that the university's current EAEVE status is Accreditation. Professional registration still depends on the country where graduates want to practise.

Sources

Last updated: May 2026.
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