About the school
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at CEU UCH, in Alfara del Patriarca (Valencia), was the first to offer Veterinary Medicine in the Valencian Community and has over 20 years of experience. It is the only private university in Europe with Full EAEVE Accreditation (awarded in November 2017), the most demanding European standard for veterinary education.
It is also the only Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Spain with three language tracks: Spanish, English and French, with free language support included. The official degree qualifies graduates to practise throughout the European Union.
It belongs to the Fundación San Pablo CEU, the largest private education network in Spain.
Verified at uchceu.es/facultad/veterinaria and educaweb.com (June 2026): Full EAEVE Accreditation (Nov 2017, only private in Europe), Alfara del Patriarca location, ES/EN/FR tracks, 24h teaching hospital + farm. Indicative fees ~€14,600/year per educaweb 2026 (earlier figure: ~€11,060 in 2023) — verify at uchceu.es "Tasas académicas / Honorarios Facultad de Veterinaria".
Campus & Facilities
The main campus is in Alfara del Patriarca (Carrer Lluís Vives 1, 46115), about 10 km north of Valencia city. It has a reference Veterinary Teaching Hospital operating 24 hours a day, receiving referred cases from practices across the Valencian Community, where students take part in on-call shifts.
There is also a Teaching and Research Farm for large-animal practice (horses, cattle) and handling, ethology and reproduction of several species (goats, sheep, poultry, dogs, cats), plus more than 1,000 external clinical placement slots. A free shuttle bus runs from Valencia city to campus.
Academic requirements
- Completed Bachillerato or equivalent (higher vocational qualification, university degree, etc.).
- Entry does not depend on EBAU cut-off score: admission is by personal interview and profile.
- Choose a language track: Spanish, English or French.
Work experience
Prior animal experience is not compulsory, but experience with animals (pets, shelter volunteering, clinical placements) is viewed positively in the admissions interview.
Admission
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Application
Complete the application form at uchceu.es, specifying Veterinary Medicine and your chosen language track (Spanish, English or French).
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Personal interview
Interview with a faculty member; assessed: motivation, animal experience, and basic knowledge of the veterinary profession. Not a technical exam.
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Decision within ~24 h
The faculty communicates the admission decision normally within 24 hours of the interview.
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Place reservation and enrolment
If admitted, pay the place reservation fee and complete enrolment before the start of the academic year.
Interview & exam format
Personal interview with a faculty member (not a technical exam). What is assessed: motivation to study Veterinary Medicine, prior animal experience, basic knowledge of the profession, and why CEU UCH. Decision is normally communicated within ~24 hours.
Tuition fees
⚠️ Honorarios privados fijados anualmente por la Fundación San Pablo CEU. Consultar desglose oficial (reserva + inscripción + honorarios por ECTS) en uchceu.es. Precio orientativo 2026: ~€14.600/año.
Scholarships & financial aid
- CEU Merit Programme — the university's own merit scholarships (limited places). Amounts and conditions: see uchceu.es.
- Ministry of Education general scholarship (MEC grant), compatible with private universities.
- Student loans with CaixaBank, Santander, Sabadell and Imagin (up to €30,000, terms of up to 8 years). Verify current conditions at uchceu.es.
Cost of living
Application timeline
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Oct 2026 – Jun 2027 CEU UCH Open Days
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine holds open days at the Alfara del Patriarca Campus: visit the 24-hour Veterinary Teaching Hospital and the Teaching Farm. Check exact dates at uchceu.es.
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Year-round (before Mar 2027 for CEU Merit scholars Application
Applications are open throughout the year. Applying early improves access to CEU Merit Programme scholarships (limited places). Reserving a place early also secures your preferred language track.
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After application (~24 h decision) Personal interview and decision
Interview with a faculty member (not a technical exam): assessed are motivation, animal experience, and knowledge of the veterinary profession. The decision is normally communicated within ~24 hours.
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Apr–May 2027 MEC grant application window
Indicative window for applying for the Ministry of Education general scholarship (MEC grant) at becasyconcursos.mec.es. The grant is compatible with CEU UCH as an accredited private university.
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Jul–Sep 2027 Place reservation and official enrolment
Once admitted, confirm your place reservation and complete enrolment for the 2027-28 academic year. Tuition: ~€14,600/year (verify at uchceu.es). Term starts September 2027.
📊 What happens to graduates
Aggregate public data with sources cited, verified 23/09/2026.
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6.00 indicators 🟡cyd high performance indicators · cohorte 2024CEU UCH: 6/10 high-performance indicators in labour insertion block of CYD ranking, positioned 2nd nationally. Good performance on permanent contract share and Social Security contribution base (indicators of quality employment). Rec contrast with low SIIU affiliation rate.
Employment outcomes
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33.88 percent 🟢affiliation rate at 4 years · cohorte 2020SIIU (Ministerio Ciencia): 33.88% tasa de afiliación a 4 años - la más baja entre las 5 privadas ES. Editorialmente CRÍTICO: contradice la comunicación de la propia CEU. Media privadas 51.11% vs públicas 75.39%. Divergencia entre autoinforme CEU (98% a 12 meses) y datos oficiales SIIU (33.88% a 4 años cotizando en SS).
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68.00 percent 🟡first job within 6 months · cohorte 2023CEU UCH self-published survey: 24% found first job before graduating, 68% within 6 months, 6% within 6-12 months. Total employment within 12 months approx 98%. Sample size not disclosed.
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percent 🟡sector breakdown first job · cohorte 202322% first job in public sector, 68.7% private sector. Consistent with Spanish veterinary market skew toward private clinical practice.
⚠️ Pilot — 5 schools covered so far. Coverage varies by the official reports available (AlmaLaurea IT, HESA/RCVS UK, aggregate 4-ENV FR survey). Missing metrics will be enriched in future waves.
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