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Veterinary Medicine in English at University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest

Official program

Veterinary Medicine

Language

English

Degree

DVM

Duration

5.5 years / 11 semesters

Annual tuition fees

EUR 12,480 / year

Accreditation

EAEVE accredited

Entrance exam

Biology, Chemistry, English

Veterinary Medicine at the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest is a 5.5-year English-taught route leading to a DVM diploma. It is the clearest Hungarian veterinary option for applicants who want animal medicine, practical clinical training and an entrance exam built around Biology, Chemistry and English.

UVMB Veterinary Medicine program overview

Best fit

Applicants who specifically want Veterinary Medicine, not a general medical-school route with human healthcare focus.

Degree outcome

UVMB lists the final qualification as Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, abbreviated as DVM.

Practical route

The program includes the practical final semester and prepares for clinical, public-health and veterinary-sector work.

Recognition note

UVMB lists EAEVE accreditation, but veterinary registration still depends on the country where you want to practise.

Admissions and application timeline

UVMB states that the regular application period runs from January to 30 June each year. Entrance examinations are organized worldwide and online between March and July, with additional August rounds possible if vacancies remain.

January

Applications open

Start the official UVMB application, prepare documents and register for the entrance exam.

30 June

Application deadline

UVMB lists 30 June as the regular yearly application deadline.

March-July

Entrance exams

Entrance exams are organized worldwide and online during the main exam season.

August

Possible extra rounds

Further exam rounds may be organized in August depending on remaining vacancies.

Documents

What UVMB asks for

Official online application through the UVMB application system.
Appropriate academic documents for university admission.
Proof of English readiness, motivation and payment of required application or exam fees.

Exemptions

Written exam exemptions can exist

UVMB lists written-exam exemptions for some applicants with relevant previous university or preparatory studies, but the oral exam remains mandatory before final acceptance.

UVMB Veterinary Medicine entrance exam

The UVMB entrance route has a written exam and an oral exam. The written part covers Biology, Chemistry, General English and academic terminology. Applicants need to pass the written stage before moving to the oral exam.

Written exam

Biology, Chemistry, English

UVMB lists Biology, Chemistry, General English and academic terminology as the written exam areas.

Thresholds

50% overall

Applicants need at least 50% overall, with minimum subject thresholds, to continue to the oral exam.

Oral exam

Motivation and background

The oral exam checks motivation, academic background and topics relevant to the admission decision.

What to prepare first

Biology

Build confidence in cell biology, genetics, animal and human physiology, ecology and other listed Biology topics.

Chemistry

Prepare general and organic Chemistry foundations, calculations, equations and applied chemical reasoning.

English and terminology

Practise General English plus academic and veterinary-adjacent terminology for the written and oral stages.

Tuition fees and budget

UVMB publishes Veterinary Medicine tuition in EUR. The official fee page lists yearly tuition for new admissions for the 2026/27 academic year at EUR 12,480, with separate application, entrance exam and registration fees.

Cost item	Current planning figure	Notes
Tuition	EUR 12,480 / year	Published by UVMB for new admissions for the 2026/27 academic year.
First-semester payment	EUR 7,700	The UVMB fee page lists this for the first term, including an EUR 800 non-refundable deposit.
Second-semester payment	EUR 4,780	Listed as payable in January 2027 on the current 2026/27 fee page.
Application fee	EUR 200	Listed as non-refundable.
Entrance examination fee	EUR 250	Listed as non-refundable.
Registration fee	EUR 220	Listed separately from tuition and entrance costs.
Living costs in Budapest	Approx. EUR 700-1,000 / month	Planning range before housing deposits, flights, visa costs, insurance and personal travel.

Curriculum overview

UVMB describes the English program as an integrated veterinary route after high school that leads directly to the DVM diploma. The program lasts 5.5 years, and the 11th semester is the practical final semester.

Early years: foundations

Biology, Chemistry, anatomy, physiology and other sciences that support veterinary medical thinking.

Middle years: animal medicine

Veterinary clinical sciences, diagnostics, pathology, pharmacology, animal health and public-health foundations.

Clinical direction

UVMB prepares students for small- and large-animal practice, exotic and wildlife work, hygiene and public health.

Final semester: practice

The 11th semester is the practical semester before graduation and the DVM diploma.

How Medimentor helps with UVMB Veterinary Medicine

UVMB is a strong Medimentor fit because the written entrance exam depends directly on Biology, Chemistry and English. Medimentor can help you build the science base, practise exam-style questions and prepare to explain your motivation clearly in the oral exam.

Exam-style practice

Prepare Biology and Chemistry foundations before moving into UVMB-specific topics and sample tests.

English and terminology

Practise General English, academic terminology and clearer science explanations.

Application planning

Keep the January-June application window, exam registration and fee steps visible before deadlines close.

Start preparing

FAQ

Can I study Veterinary Medicine in English at the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest?

Yes. UVMB offers an English-taught Veterinary Medicine route leading to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, or DVM, diploma.

How long is Veterinary Medicine at UVMB?

The official UVMB programme details list 5.5 years. The fee page also describes 11 semesters, with the 11th semester treated as the practical semester.

How much is UVMB Veterinary Medicine tuition?

The official UVMB fee page lists yearly tuition for new admissions for the 2026/27 academic year at EUR 12,480. Applicants should also budget for the EUR 200 application fee, EUR 250 entrance exam fee and EUR 220 registration fee.

What is the UVMB Veterinary Medicine entrance exam?

The written exam covers Biology, Chemistry, General English and academic terminology. Applicants who meet the written thresholds continue to an oral exam that checks motivation, academic background and admission-relevant topics.

When is the UVMB application deadline?

UVMB states that the application period runs from January to 30 June each year. Entrance exams are organized worldwide and online between March and July, with possible August rounds if vacancies remain.

Does Medimentor guarantee admission to UVMB?

No. Medimentor helps with Biology, Chemistry, English and interview preparation, but UVMB makes the final admission decision under its official rules.