About University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice
Overview
The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice offers an established, English-taught route into veterinary medicine in Slovakia. Its focused campus and extensive practical training make it a strong option for students seeking an international veterinary career.
History
The university has educated veterinary professionals since 1949. Over that time it has developed a specialist community centred on veterinary medicine and pharmacy in Slovakia’s second-largest city.
Courses and careers
The six-year Veterinary Medicine programme moves from pre-clinical subjects—including anatomy, histology, nutrition, physiology and pathological physiology—into placements in private practices, small- and large-animal hospitals, farms and the local zoo. As an EAEVE-approved programme, it enables eligible graduates to register with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) without taking the RCVS Statutory Membership Examination.
Setting
Košice is a lively student city with restaurants, cafés, culture and nightlife across a range of budgets. Its airport has direct services from cities including London, Liverpool, Dublin, Vienna and Prague, while rail services connect Košice with Budapest and destinations across Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
Apply with Medical Doorway
Medical Doorway helps applicants submit their university application and register for the online entrance examination. The examination includes multiple-choice and open-ended questions in Biology and Chemistry. Applicants also receive access to Medical Doorway’s online preparation portal, and the application service is free of charge.