🇮🇹 Public university · Matelica (Camerino), Marche

Veterinary Medicine at the University of Camerino (UNICAM)

A five-year single-cycle degree (LM-42) accredited by EAEVE, hosted by the School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine at the Matelica campus, in the heart of the Marche region.

5 years Single-cycle master's degree
60 places EU places 2025/26 (+ 5 non-EU)
300 ECTS credits required
EAEVE European accreditation (to May 2028)

About the school

The single-cycle Master's Degree in Veterinary Medicine (LM-42) at the University of Camerino is run by the School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine and trains veterinary professionals to European standards within a small, research-focused institution.

The programme holds EAEVE accreditation: following an initial conditional accreditation in 2021, the most recent ESEVT status (November 2025) shows Camerino as a full member with accreditation valid until May 2028.

The university's small size promotes close contact with academic staff and tutors, and smaller class cohorts. The programme coordinator has also run online information sessions ("INFORYOU") to guide candidates through the new filter-semester system.

Verified at unicam.it and veterinaria.unicam.it, Universitaly / MUR D.M. 600/2025, and the EAEVE ESEVT status table (Nov 2025), June 2026. Fees are ISEE-based and subject to annual revision.

Verified at unicam.it and veterinaria.unicam.it (admissions 2025/26, EAEVE pages), Universitaly / MUR D.M. 600/2025, and the EAEVE ESEVT status table (Nov 2025), June 2026. ISEE-based fees subject to annual revision.

Campus & Facilities

Veterinary Medicine teaching takes place at the Matelica (MC) campus, while the university's historic seat is in Camerino, a medieval hilltop town in the Marche Apennines. The School has clinical facilities and a university teaching veterinary hospital. (Full list of facilities and services: TO VERIFY at unicam.it / veterinaria.unicam.it.)

Matelica and Camerino are small towns in the Marche Apennines, with some of the lowest costs of living in Italy for university students. Note: the Camerino area was affected by the 2016 central-Italy earthquake — verify the current student housing situation at unicam.it.

Academic requirements

  • Secondary school diploma (or equivalent foreign qualification).
  • Registration for the national filter semester on Universitaly (≈ €250) + selection of a backup degree; then registration on miiscrivo.unicam.it.
  • Passing the three national exams — Biology, Chemistry & biochemistry propedeutics, Physics — with at least 18/30 each.
  • A ranking position within the available places at Camerino/Matelica in the national merit ranking (60 EU + 5 non-EU for the 2025/26 cycle).

Work experience

N/A — no work experience hours required before enrolment.

Admission

Places 60

No interview or MMI. Selection is based on a national merit ranking derived from scores in the 3 filter-semester exams (Biology, Chemistry, Physics — minimum 18/30 each).
  1. Register on Universitaly and UNICAM

    Enrol in the national filter semester for Veterinary Medicine on Universitaly (≈ €250) and indicate a backup degree. The 2025/26 deadline was 25 July 2025; check the 2026/27 deadline when announced. Then complete registration on miiscrivo.unicam.it.

  2. Filter semester at Matelica

    Attend the first semester at the Matelica campus (in-person and synchronous online lectures) covering Biology, Chemistry & biochemistry propedeutics, and Physics. For the 2025/26 cycle, classes started 1 September 2025.

  3. Exams

    Sit the three national exams (November and December sessions). For the 2025/26 cycle: 20 November and 10 December 2025. A minimum of 18/30 per exam is required to enter the national ranking.

  4. Ranking and enrolment

    Secure a position within the available places in the national merit ranking published on Universitaly and complete enrolment within the mandatory deadline (60 EU + 5 non-EU places at Camerino/Matelica for the 2025/26 cycle; ranking published 12 January 2026).

Secondary school diploma (or equivalent foreign qualification) + passing all 3 filter-semester exams (≥ 18/30 each) + a ranking position within the available places at Camerino/Matelica (60 EU + 5 non-EU, 2025/26).

Interview & exam format

N/A — no interview or MMI. Selection is based on the national merit ranking derived from the three filter-semester exam scores.
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Tuition fees

Student profile Annual fees 5-year total
📊 Progressive contribution (ISEE above threshold)

⚠️ ISEE-based; figures change yearly. Verify brackets and non-EU rules at unicam.it before publishing.

Scholarships & financial aid

Merit / disability exemptions 0–100% off

Specific exemptions under UNICAM regulations. Amounts and criteria: TO VERIFY at unicam.it.

  • National no-tax area: low ISEE → full exemption from tuition contributions (only the regional study tax and €16 stamp apply, ≈ €140–160/yr).
  • ERDIS Marche regional grants (right-to-study scholarships): financial grant, accommodation and canteen services for eligible students, with full exemption from contributions.
  • Merit and disability exemptions also available. (Amounts and calls: TO VERIFY at unicam.it and erdis.marche.it.)

Cost of living

ERDIS university residence €100 –€200 / mo
Private room rental €180 –€350 / mo
Private studio apartment €300 –€450 / mo
Estimated total monthly budget €450 –€750 / mo

Application timeline

  1. ~July 2026
    Universitaly + miiscrivo.unicam.it registration (filter semester 2026/27)

    Opening of filter-semester registration on Universitaly (≈ €250). The 2025/26 deadline was 25 July 2025. After Universitaly registration, also register at miiscrivo.unicam.it. 2026/27 date: TO VERIFY.

  2. ~1 Sep 2026
    Classes begin at Matelica (filter semester)

    Start of Biology, Chemistry & biochemistry propedeutics, and Physics at the Matelica campus. For the 2025/26 cycle, classes started 1 September 2025. Mixed delivery (in-person + synchronous online). Attendance is compulsory.

  3. ~20 Nov 2026
    First filter-semester exam session

    First national exam window (Biology, Chemistry, Physics). For the 2025/26 cycle: 20 November 2025. Minimum 18/30 per exam to enter the ranking. 2026/27 dates: TO VERIFY.

  4. ~10 Dec 2026
    Second filter-semester exam session

    Resit session for candidates who did not pass one or more exams. For the 2025/26 cycle: 10 December 2025. 2026/27 dates: TO VERIFY.

  5. ~12 Jan 2027
    National ranking and enrolment

    Publication of national merit ranking on Universitaly. For the 2025/26 cycle: 12 January 2026. Enrolment within the mandatory deadline at Camerino/Matelica (60 EU + 5 non-EU places).

FAQ

Where are lectures held — in Camerino or Matelica?
Veterinary Medicine teaching takes place at the Matelica (MC) campus; the university's historic seat is in Camerino. Filter-semester classes run in mixed format (in-person at Matelica + synchronous online).
Is there an entrance exam at Camerino?
No. Since 2025/26, the old TOLC-V has been abolished. Entry is via the national filter semester and a merit ranking based on Biology, Chemistry & biochemistry propedeutics, and Physics exams.
Is the degree recognised across Europe?
Yes, the programme holds EAEVE accreditation (full membership, valid until May 2028), which facilitates recognition of the degree in European countries. To practise in a specific country, always verify requirements with the local regulatory body.
It's a small university — what are the advantages?
UNICAM's small size means close contact with academic staff and tutors, smaller cohorts and a more personal atmosphere. Living costs in Camerino and Matelica are among the lowest in Italy for university students.
How much does it cost to live in Camerino or Matelica?
Camerino and Matelica are among Italy's most affordable university locations: a room in a shared flat costs approximately €180–€350/month; the estimated total monthly budget is €450–€750. ERDIS grant recipients can access subsidised accommodation at even lower rates.

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