🇪🇸 Public University · Cáceres, Extremadura

Veterinary Medicine at University of Extremadura

Public veterinary school in Cáceres with a strong focus on extensive livestock and Iberian pig farming. EBAU-based admission. Cut-off ~11.5/14. ~100 places at just ~€750/year.

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~€750 Tuition/year
~11.5/14 Typical cut-off
~100 Places per year
Cáceres UNESCO heritage city

About the school

The Facultad de Veterinaria of the Universidad de Extremadura (UEx) is located in Cáceres, the capital of the Cáceres province in western Spain. The faculty is known for its strong focus on extensive livestock farming — particularly Iberian pig production, sheep, goats and the dehesa ecosystem — which is the backbone of Extremadura's agricultural economy.

🐷 Iberian pig & dehesa specialisation

The only region in Spain with this unique extensive farming ecosystem. Excellent practical training in the most distinctive Spanish livestock system.

💰 Very affordable

~€750/year — among the cheapest veterinary degrees in Spain. Cáceres also has a very low cost of living.

🏰 UNESCO Heritage city

Cáceres old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rich history, warm community, peaceful study environment.

~11.5/14

Moderately competitive cut-off. Slightly above León and Murcia.

Degree details

Duration5 years (300 ECTS)
CampusAvenida de la Universidad s/n, 10003 Cáceres
Places~100 per year
Tuition~€750/year

Data verified against unex.es/veterinaria (April 2026). Cáceres is a UNESCO World Heritage City. Cut-off from universidades.es. All figures subject to annual revision.

Campus & Facilities

Extremadura Veterinary Faculty is on the Cáceres University Campus, in the heart of Spain's dehesa (savanna woodland) region. Facilities include a teaching hospital (small animals, horses, cattle), teaching farm with Iberian pig and Merino sheep, and food analysis laboratories. Cáceres (a UNESCO World Heritage city) offers one of Spain's lowest student costs of living.

Academic requirements

Access via Extremadura EBAU. Specific phase: Biology (0.2) + Chemistry (0.2) + optional Maths II or Physics (0.1). Cut-off: ~11.55/14. ~100 places per year.

Source: unex.es/veterinaria — verified April 2026.

Work experience

No prior experience required. Extremadura's unique dehesa ecosystem (Iberian pig, Merino sheep, extensive farming) makes this faculty exceptional for students interested in free-range livestock, ethology, and indigenous breed conservation.

Admission

Cut-off grade 2024-25: 9.999 / 14.0

Places 100

  1. 1. Prepare Biology & Chemistry

    Both subjects carry high weighting for veterinary in Extremadura.

  2. 2. Sit EVAU in June

    Extremadura EVAU exams held in June.

  3. 3. Apply via Extremadura admissions

    Apply through the Extremadura university admissions system in July.

  4. 4. Allocation

    Places filled by nota de admisión in descending order.

  5. 5. Enrol

    Complete enrolment at the Cáceres campus.

  • EVAU passed
  • Biology and Chemistry optional subjects strongly recommended

Tuition fees

Student profile Annual fees 5-year total
🇪🇸 Public rate (Extremadura) €750 €3.750

Scholarships & financial aid

Beca MEC

Condiciones favorables en universidad pública. becas.educacion.gob.es

Beca Junta de Extremadura

La Junta puede convocar ayudas complementarias.

Exención tasas (MH Bachillerato)

MH da derecho a exención el primer año.

Cost of living

Alquiler habitación compartida (Cáceres) €300 –€430 / mo
Transporte €15 –€35 / mo
Comida y supermercado €180 –€250 / mo
Ocio y varios €80 –€160 / mo

Application timeline

  1. Nov–Mar
    Jornadas abiertas UEx

    Visita a la Facultad de Veterinaria de Cáceres.

  2. Abril–Mayo
    Preparación EBAU

    Repaso final Biología y Química.

  3. Junio
    EBAU (Extremadura)

    Examen de acceso.

  4. Julio
    Preinscripción UEx

    Proceso de asignación de plazas.

  5. Septiembre
    Matrícula

    Formalización de matrícula. Gestión de becas.

FAQ

What is Extremadura's veterinary specialisation?
Strong focus on extensive livestock farming — particularly Iberian pig (pata negra) production, sheep, goats and the dehesa ecosystem. Unique practical training unavailable elsewhere in Spain.
What is the cost of living in Cáceres?
Very low — one of Spain's most affordable cities. Shared room ~€180–280/month. Food, transport and entertainment costs are well below the Spanish average.
What is the nota de corte at Extremadura?
Around 11.5/14 in recent years — similar to León and slightly above Murcia. Competitive but achievable for students with strong Biology and Chemistry grades.

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