About the school
The Facultad de Veterinaria of the Universidad de León is one of Spain's established public veterinary schools, located in the historic city of León in Castilla y León. The faculty has a strong tradition in animal production, food science and large animal medicine, reflecting the region's agricultural heritage.
The nota de corte is typically around 11.4/14 — competitive but more accessible than UAB or Córdoba. At just ~€1,107/year, it is one of Spain's most affordable veterinary programmes.
🐄 Animal production focus
Strong emphasis on livestock medicine, animal nutrition and food science, aligned with the Castilian agricultural economy.
💰 Very affordable
~€1,107/year — one of the lowest tuition rates among Spanish veterinary schools.
🏰 Historic city
León is a UNESCO World Heritage city with a strong student community and low cost of living.
~11.4/14
Accessible cut-off for strong science students. More competitive than Zaragoza, less than UAB.
Degree details
| Duration | 5 years (300 ECTS) |
| Campus | Campus de Vegazana, 24007 León |
| Places | ~100 per year |
| Tuition | ~€1,107/year |
Data verified against unileon.es/veterinaria (April 2026). Cut-off grade from universidades.es. All figures subject to annual revision.
Campus & Facilities
León Veterinary Faculty occupies a central position on the compact Vegazana Campus alongside the Bernesga river. Facilities include a referral teaching hospital with 24/7 emergency services, teaching farm (cattle, sheep, pigs, horses), food technology pilot plant, and specialist laboratories. León is a historic university city with very low cost of living, famous for its Gothic cathedral and the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.
Academic requirements
Access via Castilla y León EBAU. Specific phase: Biology (0.2) + Chemistry (0.2) + Maths II or Physics (0.1). Cut-off: 11.42/14 (2024). 100 places per year.
Source: unileon.es/veterinaria — verified April 2026.
Work experience
No prior experience required. León has a strong large animal and livestock medicine focus — prior farm experience is particularly valued in this academic context.
Admission
Places 100
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1. Prepare Biology & Chemistry for EVAU
Both subjects carry significant weighting (×0.2 and ×0.1 typically) for veterinary in Castilla y León.
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2. Sit EVAU in June
Register via your Bachillerato school and the Castilla y León education authority.
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3. Apply via Castilla y León admissions
Apply through the regional university admissions system. León typically fills quickly — apply to multiple choices as backup.
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4. Allocation in July
Places filled by nota de admisión. Check results and confirm.
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5. Enrol
Complete enrolment at Universidad de León with required documents.
- EVAU passed — Spanish university entrance exam
- Biology and Chemistry strongly recommended as optional EVAU subjects
Tuition fees
| Student profile | Annual fees | 5-year total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Public rate | €1.107 | €5.535 |
Scholarships & financial aid
Condiciones favorables en universidad pública. becas.educacion.gob.es
La Junta puede convocar ayudas complementarias. Verifica en educa.jcyl.es.
Matrícula de honor da derecho a exención el primer año.
Cost of living
Application timeline
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Nov–Mar Jornadas abiertas ULE
Visita a la Facultad de Veterinaria de León y al Hospital Clínico Veterinario.
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Abril–Mayo Preparación EBAU
Repaso final Biología y Química. Usa la calculadora para estimar tu nota.
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Junio EBAU (Castilla y León)
Examen de acceso.
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Julio Preinscripción León
Preinscripción a la ULE.
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Septiembre Matrícula
Formalización de matrícula. Gestión de becas.
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