🇮🇹 Public university · Naples, Campania

Veterinary Medicine at the University of Naples Federico II

The only university in Central-Southern Italy with EAEVE accreditation for Veterinary Medicine, featuring a unique Integrated Teaching Hub and a 24/7 university veterinary teaching hospital.

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5 years Single-cycle master's degree
76 places EU places 2025/26 (DM 600/2025)
300 ECTS degree credits
EAEVE European accreditation · ISO 9001

About the school

The single-cycle master's degree in Veterinary Medicine (LM-42) is delivered by the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences (DMVPA) at the Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, one of the oldest public universities in the world (founded in 1224).

The programme holds EAEVE accreditation ("full approval"): Federico II was the first university in Central-Southern Italy to achieve this recognition. The degree programme management system is also ISO 9001:2015 certified.

A distinctive feature is the Integrated Teaching Hub (Polo Didattico Integrato), comprising the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno and ASL Napoli 1 Centro — an organisational model that greatly expands clinical training opportunities.

Verified at mvpa-unina.org and unina.it, plus EAEVE coverage (Regione Campania, Kodami), June 2026. Places from DM 600/2025. Fees subject to annual revision.

Campus & Facilities

The DMVPA headquarters (degree programme, veterinary hospital, teaching and administrative staff offices) are at via Federico Delpino 1, Naples. The University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (OVUD) operates 24/7 and is EAEVE-approved. The Integrated Teaching Hub also includes the "Frullone" Veterinary Hospital (ASL NA1) and the Centre for Recovery and Assistance of Synanthropic Animals.

Academic requirements

  • Upper secondary school leaving certificate.
  • Free enrolment in the open semester: no entrance test.
  • Passing the exams in Chemistry & biochemistry, Physics and Biology.
  • Sufficient ranking in the national merit ranking.

Work experience

No prior practical experience is required for admission. (The fifth year includes an intensive practical placement, ~30 ECTS / 23 weeks, EAEVE-compliant.)

Admission

Places 76

No interview. Admission via open semester + national MUR merit ranking (D.Lgs. 71/2025, DM 600/2025).
  1. Enrol in the open semester

    Free enrolment on Universitaly + Federico II registration (no test). Indicate preferred seat.

  2. Attend the three courses

    Chemistry & biochemistry, Physics, Biology (6 ECTS each). Compulsory attendance; two exam sessions per subject.

  3. Pass all three exams

    Pass each exam with at least 18/30. The grade contributes to the national ranking.

  4. National merit ranking

    The MUR publishes the single national merit ranking (Universitaly/CIN). Students ranked high enough for Naples advance to semester 2.

  5. Enrol in semester 2

    Complete enrolment at Naples (via Federico Delpino 1) and begin the second semester of year 1.

Upper secondary school leaving certificate + passing all 3 filter-semester exams (Chemistry & biochemistry, Physics, Biology) with at least 18/30 each + sufficient rank in the national merit ranking.
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Tuition fees

Student profile Annual fees 5-year total
🟢 No-tax area (national ISEE threshold) €156 €780
📊 Progressive contribution (higher ISEE) — —

⚠️ ISEE-based, two installments; no-tax area per national rules. Verify at unina.it.

Scholarships & financial aid

No-tax area / full waiver (national ISEE threshold) 100% off

Full waiver of the all-inclusive contribution for students within the applicable ISEE threshold. Only regional right-to-study tax and stamp duty payable (≈ €156/year). Exact Federico II threshold: TO VERIFY at unina.it.

ADISURC scholarship (Campania Region)

Financial contribution, fee reimbursement, accommodation and catering for eligible students (income and merit criteria). Annual call; amounts at adisurc.it.

Federico II waivers

Waivers for students with disability ≥ 66%, exceptional merit, or particular family circumstances. Details at unina.it — Diritto allo studio.

ADISURC scholarships (Agency for the Right to University Study of Campania Region), income-, merit- and disability-based waivers, subsidised accommodation and catering.

Cost of living

University residence / ADISU Campania €200 –€350 / mo
Shared-flat room (Naples) €300 –€450 / mo
Private studio apartment (Naples) €400 –€600 / mo
Estimated total monthly budget (Naples) €600 –€900 / mo

Application timeline

  1. ~July 2026
    Open-semester enrolment 2026/27

    Universitaly portal opens for filter-semester registration. Indicate campus preferences (including Naples Federico II). Exact dates: TO VERIFY (2026 MUR decree not yet published).

  2. September 2026
    Filter-semester teaching begins

    Start of the three compulsory courses: Chemistry & biochemistry, Physics, Biology (6 ECTS each). Compulsory attendance. Venue: via Federico Delpino 1, Naples (DMVPA).

  3. ~November 2026
    First exam session (filter semester)

    First sitting for each of the three subjects. Pass with ≥ 18/30. Students who do not pass may attempt the December session.

  4. ~December 2026
    Second exam session (filter semester)

    Final sitting for students who did not pass in November. This closes the filter-semester exam window.

  5. ~January 2027
    National merit ranking and enrolment

    The MUR publishes the national merit ranking. Students ranked sufficiently high for Naples Federico II proceed to enrol in semester 2. Exact dates: TO VERIFY.

FAQ

Is there still an entrance test for Veterinary Medicine in Naples?
No. From 2025/26 the TOLC-VET has been abolished: admission is through the open semester (free enrolment) and a national merit ranking based on the scores of three exams (Chemistry, Physics, Biology). There is no pre-university entrance test.
Is the Federico II Veterinary programme EAEVE-accredited?
Yes. Federico II holds EAEVE accreditation ("full approval") and was the first university in Central-Southern Italy to achieve this recognition. The degree is recognised across the EU under Directive 2005/36/EC. The management system is ISO 9001:2015 certified.
What is the Integrated Teaching Hub (Polo Didattico Integrato)?
It is a training network between the DMVPA (Federico II), the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno and ASL Napoli 1 Centro. This model gives students access to additional clinical facilities and caseloads beyond the DMVPA alone, greatly expanding practical training opportunities.
Where is the programme based in Naples?
The DMVPA — and the 24/7 University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (OVUD) — is at via Federico Delpino 1, Naples. The campus is accessible by public transport (bus, metro line 2, Fuorigrotta/Campi Flegrei stop).
How affordable is it to live in Naples as a veterinary student?
Naples is one of the most affordable large Italian university cities: shared-flat rooms typically cost €300–450/month, with a total estimated monthly budget of €600–900. Compared to Milan or Rome, the cost of living is significantly lower. ADISURC offers scholarships, accommodation and subsidised catering.

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