About the school
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera (CEU UCH), located at the Alfara del Patriarca Campus (10 km north of Valencia), is one of the most distinctive veterinary schools in Spain and Europe. It belongs to the Fundación San Pablo CEU, Spain's largest private education network.
CEU UCH holds Full EAEVE Accreditation — the European standard for veterinary education — making it the only private university in Europe to achieve this status. This places it at the same recognition level as the best public veterinary schools.
Accreditation obtained in November 2017. Your degree is recognised across the EU without additional certification.
What makes CEU UCH unique
🌍 Trilingual teaching
Three language tracks: Spanish, English/Spanish, French/Spanish. 50% international students from 57 nationalities.
🏥 Own Veterinary Teaching Hospital
4,000 m² opened 2017. Open 24h/365 days. 15+ specialities including cardiology, neurology, oncology and exotics.
🐄 Teaching farm in Náquera
6 animal species, 15 min from campus. Clinical rotations from year one.
🤝 1,000+ placement partnerships
600+ partner companies. Collaborations with Oceanogràfic Valencia, CRAM and Bioparc Valencia.
Degree details
| Official name | Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Medicine |
| Duration | 5 years (300 ECTS) |
| Language tracks | Spanish · English/Spanish · French/Spanish |
| Campus | Alfara del Patriarca, 46115 Valencia · Metro L1 Seminari-CEU |
| Places offered | 300 per year (largest in Spain) |
| Hospital certification | ISO 9001 · Open 24h/365 days |
Data verified against uchceu.es/veterinaria (April 2026). Only private Spanish university with full EAEVE accreditation. Fees subject to annual revision — verify at uchceu.es. €13,745/yr (2024-25 reference).
Campus & Facilities
CEU UCH Veterinary Faculty is on the Moncada-Alfara Campus, 10 km north of Valencia (direct bus from city centre). Facilities include:
- CEU Clinical Veterinary Hospital — 24/7 hospital with ICU, specialist surgery, advanced imaging, and 18 specialist services
- Teaching farm in Sagunto (cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, poultry) — the most complete at any Spanish private university
- Equine centre in Segorbe (equine clinic and stud farm)
- Full campus with residences, cafeteria, pool, and sports facilities
Valencia is 10 km away — beaches, Mediterranean food, and an active cultural scene. CEU UCH is the only private Spanish university with full EAEVE accreditation.
Academic requirements
CEU UCH does not require a minimum cut-off grade. Admission is based on:
- Personal interview (primary selection criterion)
- Upper-secondary school record (Bachillerato)
- Motivation, attitude, and aptitude for veterinary medicine
- 300 places per year — the largest vet school intake in Spain
The process is more accessible than EBAU grades, but a place is not guaranteed — the interview is decisive.
Source: uchceu.es/veterinaria — verified April 2026.
Work experience
Not mandatory, but CEU UCH places significant weight on prior animal experience in the admission interview. Small animal clinic observation, farm placements, animal shelter volunteering, and zoo experience all strengthen your interview position.
Admission
Places 300
CEU UCH accepts applications year-round from October onwards. Early applicants have priority access to the best scholarship packages (limited slots). Do not wait for your EVAU results to apply.
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1. Check requirements
Completed Bachillerato (or equivalent) and passed EVAU. No minimum grade required beyond the pass threshold.
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2. Apply online
Complete the application form at uceu.es. Applications open from October for the following academic year. Rolling admissions — apply early for best scholarship access.
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3. Attend the interview
A 25-minute personal interview (in-person or online). No scientific knowledge tested — the panel assesses motivation, values, communication and vocation for veterinary medicine.
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4. Receive offer
Decision within 2–3 weeks of your interview. You will receive a conditional or unconditional offer depending on whether you have already sat EVAU.
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5. Enrol
Pay the enrolment deposit to secure your place. Scholarship application reviewed at this stage. Full enrolment in July–September.
- Bachillerato + EVAU passed (or equivalent university entrance qualification)
- Minimum Bachillerato average: 4.0/10 — very low threshold; the filter is the interview, not grades
- International students: recognised equivalent of Spanish university entrance
Interview & exam format
The CEU UCH admission interview is the primary selection factor. Held before a panel of 2–3 faculty members for approximately 20–30 minutes. Assessed areas:
- Motivation and vocation — why vet, why CEU
- Knowledge of the veterinary profession — trends, challenges (AMR, animal welfare, One Health)
- Work experience reflection — what you observed and learned
- Communication and maturity — clarity, active listening, professionalism
- English level (for the bilingual track — assessed separately)
CEU offers Spanish and bilingual (EN) tracks. The bilingual track is particularly valued by international employers and for European career mobility.
Source: uchceu.es/veterinaria/admision — verified April 2026.
Tuition fees
All teaching in Spanish
Spanish + French
Spanish + English
Scholarships & financial aid
Awarded based on academic record and interview performance. Up to 100% tuition reduction. Limited slots — apply early.
Spanish Ministry of Education grant for eligible students. Income-based. Compatible with university scholarships.
For high-level athletes or artists. Requires official certification.
For families with 3+ children. Must provide official large family certificate.
Cost of living
Application timeline
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Oct–Jan Applications open
Online application portal opens for the following academic year. Apply early for best scholarship access.
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Year-round Interview scheduling
Interviews held continuously. Can be attended in-person or online. 25-minute panel interview.
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Jun EVAU (Spanish university entrance exam)
Sit your EVAU exams. For international students: submit your official equivalency certificate instead.
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Jul–Sep Enrolment
Confirm your place and pay enrolment fees. Submit scholarship documentation.
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Sep Term starts
Academic year begins. Orientation week for new students.
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