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Veterinary Medicine at the University of Extremadura

EAEVE-accredited Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Cáceres, at the heart of the Iberian dehesa — an exceptional setting for extensive livestock farming and native breed husbandry.

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1983 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine founded in Cáceres
~100 places first-year intake (verify at unex.es)
≈ €1,064 Tuition/year (Extremadura, 2025-26)
12.39/14 Cut-off score 2025-26 (1st allocation)
EAEVE ✓ Member since 2012 · Accreditation renewed Dec 2022

About the school

The University of Extremadura has offered Veterinary Medicine since 1983 at its Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Cáceres. The centre has been an EAEVE member since 2012 and its Veterinary Medicine degree is EAEVE-accredited, with the European accreditation renewed in December 2022.

The qualification is an official degree, verified by ANECA, and entitles graduates to practise as veterinarians throughout the EU (Directive 2005/36/EC). Teaching is delivered in Spanish.

Extremadura, home to Spain's largest area of dehesa (cork-oak and holm-oak savannah), provides an exceptional environment for training in extensive livestock production (Iberian pigs, Merino sheep, cattle) and herd health management.

Verified at veterinaria.unex.es and educaweb/notasdecorte/novaciencia, June 2026. Fees and cut-off score subject to annual revision.

Campus & Facilities

The Faculty is located on the University Campus of Cáceres. It has a Veterinary Teaching Hospital, a teaching farm, and meat and dairy pilot plants for practical training.

Cáceres, a UNESCO World Heritage city, is one of Spain's most affordable university cities and offers a quiet university environment.

Academic requirements

  • Bachillerato (science stream) + passed EBAU.
  • Admission score = Bachillerato average (60 %) + EBAU general phase (40 %), plus elective-phase bonus (weighted ×0.2: Biology II, Chemistry — up to +4 points).
  • Entry by admission score ranking (cut-off). No interview.

Work experience

No prior experience is required for admission.

Admission

Cut-off grade 2025-26: 9.999 / 14.0

Places 100

  1. Bachillerato + EBAU

    Complete the science Bachillerato and pass the Extremadura EBAU. Take Biology II and Chemistry in the elective phase to maximise the admission score (each weighted ×0.2, up to +4 points).

  2. Pre-enrolment

    Submit your pre-enrolment application for the Extremadura university district within the official period. UEx publishes first and second deadline dates — confirm exact dates at unex.es.

  3. Place allocation

    Places are assigned in strict admission-score order. Several allocation rounds are published until all available places are filled.

  4. Enrolment & grants

    Formalise enrolment within the assigned deadlines. Apply for the MEFD general scholarship (becasyconcursos.mec.es) and Junta de Extremadura grants during the July–September window.

Bachillerato (science stream) + passed EBAU; entry by cut-off score. Reference 2025-26: ~12.39 at 1st allocation (Jul 2025); last allocation: ~11.6. Places: ~100 (verify at unex.es). Subject to annual revision.
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Tuition fees

Student profile Annual fees 5-year total
🇪🇸🇪🇺 Domestic & EU/EEA €1.064 €5.320
🌍 Non-EU international €1.064 €5.320
🏅 Matrícula de Honor waiver €0 €0

⚠️ Precio del crédito fijado anualmente por la Junta de Extremadura. Verificar en unex.es.

Scholarships & financial aid

MEFD General Scholarship

State scholarship based on household income and academic performance thresholds. Apply at becasyconcursos.mec.es during the July–September call.

Junta de Extremadura Grants

Grants from the Extremadura regional government for university students. Check amounts and requirements at juntaex.es.

UEx Own Aid

UEx has study-support programmes and emergency grants. See unex.es.

Matrícula de Honor / large-family fee waiver 100% off

Full fee waiver in year 1 for Matrícula de Honor in Bachillerato; discounts for large-family cardholders. Evidence required at the registrar.

  • General scholarship from the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports (MEFD), means- and performance-tested.
  • Grants and aid from the Junta de Extremadura and from the University of Extremadura itself.
  • Fee waiver for Matrícula de Honor (top Bachillerato award) / large families.

Check current calls at unex.es.

Cost of living

University residence / hall of residence €250 –€400 / mo
Room in shared flat €190 –€320 / mo
Private studio / flat €300 –€450 / mo
Estimated total monthly budget €520 –€780 / mo

Application timeline

  1. Nov 2026 – Feb 2027
    Open days

    The UEx Faculty of Veterinary Medicine holds open days at the Cáceres Campus to visit the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Teaching Farm, and meat and dairy pilot plants. Check exact dates at veterinaria.unex.es.

  2. Apr 2027 (approx. 1–10 Apr)
    EBAU registration — Extremadura

    Registration period for the Extremadura EBAU. Subjects weighted for Veterinary Medicine in Extremadura: Biology II and Chemistry (×0.2 each, up to +4 bonus points). Confirm weightings and exact dates with the Junta de Extremadura.

  3. 2–5 Jun 2027 (ordinary) · 1–3 Jul 2027 (extraordin
    EBAU Extremadura — examinations

    Ordinary sitting: approx. 2–5 June 2027. Results: approx. 13 June. Extraordinary sitting (resit): approx. 1–3 July 2027. The entire process — exam to university — fits within the same calendar year.

  4. Jun–Sep 2027
    UEx pre-enrolment and place allocation

    Pre-enrolment for the Extremadura district opens after EBAU results. UEx publishes first and second deadline periods. 1st allocation: approx. 14 Jul 2027; 2nd allocation: approx. 21 Jul 2027. Confirm exact dates at unex.es.

  5. Aug–Sep 2027
    Enrolment and MEFD grant application

    Formalise UEx enrolment in the assigned period (fees: approx. €1,064 in year 1). Apply for the Ministry general scholarship at becasyconcursos.mec.es. Term starts September 2027.

FAQ

Where is the UEx Faculty of Veterinary Medicine?
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is on the University Campus of Cáceres (Extremadura). Cáceres is a UNESCO World Heritage city with a very low cost of living, recognised as one of Spain's most affordable university cities.
Is the faculty EAEVE-accredited?
Yes. UEx has been an EAEVE (European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education) member since 2012 and its Veterinary Medicine degree is EAEVE-accredited, with the European accreditation renewed in December 2022. The degree qualifies graduates to practise throughout the EU (Directive 2005/36/EC).
Is there an interview to get into the Veterinary Medicine degree?
No. Entry is solely by cut-off score: applicants are ranked by their EBAU admission score and places are filled in order until the available intake (~100 places; verify at unex.es) is exhausted. No interview or prior experience is required.
In which language are the courses taught?
Teaching is delivered entirely in Spanish (Castilian).
What makes the UEx Veterinary Medicine programme distinctive?
The Extremadura dehesa environment is unique in Spain: the country's largest area of cork-oak and holm-oak savannah (Iberian pigs, Merino sheep, extensive cattle) provides exceptional training in livestock production and herd health management. The 2025-26 cut-off (~12.39 at 1st allocation) reflects strong demand despite the city's very affordable fees and cost of living.

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