About the school
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of León is one of Spain's oldest. It was founded as the Escuela Subalterna de Veterinaria by Royal Order of 16 March 1852, making it the fourth veterinary teaching centre in the country, after Madrid (1788/1792) and Córdoba and Zaragoza (1847).
Its Veterinary Medicine degree is EAEVE-accredited; the faculty renewed its European accreditation in May 2024, and its Veterinary Hospital was assessed in March 2024 with an excellent rating. The qualification entitles graduates to practise as veterinarians throughout the EU (Directive 2005/36/EC).
Teaching is delivered in Spanish.
Verified at centros.unileon.es/veterinaria and educaweb/notasdecorte, June 2026. Fees and cut-off score subject to annual revision.
Campus & Facilities
The Faculty is located on the Vegazana Campus of the University of León. It has modern facilities for teaching and research, including a University Veterinary Hospital (24/7 emergency service, 365 days a year, with hospitalisation, intensive care, and exotic and wildlife species services), the Livestock Development Institute, an Experimental Farm, and a Food Processing Plant.
León is a mid-sized city in north-west Spain with strong livestock traditions and a UNESCO World Heritage historic centre.
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, Physics, Mathematics II — up to +4 points).
- Entry by admission score ranking (cut-off). No interview.
Work experience
Admission
Places 100
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Bachillerato + EBAU
Complete the science Bachillerato and pass the Castilla y León EBAU. Take Biology II, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics II in the elective phase to maximise the admission score (each weighted ×0.2, up to +4 points).
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Pre-enrolment
Submit your pre-enrolment application for the Castilla y León university district within the official period. Confirm exact dates at unileon.es or the Junta de Castilla y León website.
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Place allocation
The 100 places are assigned in strict admission-score order. Several allocation rounds are published (July–September/October) until all places are filled.
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Enrolment & grants
Formalise enrolment within the assigned deadlines. Apply for the MEFD general scholarship (becasyconcursos.mec.es) and Junta de Castilla y León grants during the July–September window.
Tuition fees
| Student profile | Annual fees | 5-year total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸🇪🇺 Domestic & EU/EEA | €1.107 | €5.535 |
| 🌍 Non-EU international | €1.107 | €5.535 |
| 🏅 Matrícula de Honor waiver | €0 | €0 |
⚠️ Precio del crédito fijado anualmente por la Junta de Castilla y León. Verificar en unileon.es.
Scholarships & financial aid
State scholarship based on household income and academic performance thresholds. Apply at becasyconcursos.mec.es during the July–September call.
Grants from the Castilla y León regional government for university students. Check amounts and requirements at jcyl.es.
The University of León offers study-support programmes and emergency grants. See unileon.es.
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 Castilla y León and from the University of León itself.
- Fee waiver for Matrícula de Honor (top Bachillerato award) / large families, as per regulations.
Check current calls at unileon.es.
Cost of living
Application timeline
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Nov 2026 – Feb 2027 Open days
The ULE Faculty of Veterinary Medicine holds open days to visit Vegazana Campus, the 24/7 Veterinary Hospital, and the Experimental Farm. Check exact dates at centros.unileon.es/veterinaria.
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Apr 2027 (approx. 1–10 Apr) EBAU registration — Castilla y León
Registration period for the Castilla y León EBAU. Subjects weighted for Veterinary Medicine: Biology II, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics II (all ×0.2 — up to +4 extra points). Confirm exact dates with the Junta de Castilla y León.
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2–5 Jun 2027 (ordinary) · 1–3 Jul 2027 (extraordin EBAU Castilla y León — 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, a key contrast with the UK system (12+ months).
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Jun–Sep 2027 ULE pre-enrolment and place allocation
1st allocation: approx. 14 Jul 2027; 2nd allocation: approx. 21 Jul 2027. Pre-enrolment for the Castilla y León district opens after EBAU results. Check dates at unileon.es or the Junta de CyL platform.
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Aug–Sep 2027 Enrolment and MEFD grant application
Formalise ULE enrolment in the assigned period (fees: approx. €1,107 in year 1, 60 ECTS × €18.45). Apply for the Ministry general scholarship at becasyconcursos.mec.es. Term starts September 2027.
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