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Veterinary Medicine at the University of Padua

EAEVE-accredited programme on the Agripolis campus in Legnaro, with a university veterinary teaching hospital active since 2010 and currently being expanded.

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5 years Single-cycle master's degree
96 places EU places 2025/26 (DM 600/2025)
300 ECTS degree credits
EAEVE European accreditation (since 2020)

About the school

The single-cycle master's degree in Veterinary Medicine (LM-42) at the Università degli Studi di Padova — one of the oldest universities in the world (founded 1222) — is delivered by the School of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, with the Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health (MAPS) as the lead department.

The programme holds EAEVE accreditation (evaluation visit October 2020), guaranteeing European training standards and EU-wide recognition of the degree under Directive 2005/36/EC.

The programme trains veterinarians for private practice, the national health service (SSN), the armed forces, industry and research, with a focus on food safety and public health.

Verified at maps.unipd.it, agrariamedicinaveterinaria.unipd.it and unipd.it/ospedale-veterinario, June 2026. EAEVE status from maps.unipd.it/en. Places from DM 600/2025. Fees subject to annual revision.

Campus & Facilities

Teaching takes place at the Agripolis campus in Legnaro (PD), Viale dell'Università 16, shared with the Agricultural Sciences programmes. The campus is home to the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (OVUD), open since 2010 and EAEVE-approved, featuring a 24/7 emergency service for small animals and horses, intensive care, clinical laboratory and necropsy rooms. The facility is undergoing major expansion (works from 2026).

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. Practical placements are included in the degree programme, EAEVE-compliant.

Admission

Places 96

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 + Unipd registration (no test). Indicate preferred seat (Legnaro).

  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. Students ranked high enough for Legnaro/Padua advance to semester 2.

  5. Enrol in semester 2

    Complete enrolment at Padua (Agripolis campus, Legnaro) 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 (Unipd/national ISEE threshold) €156 €780
📊 Progressive contribution (higher ISEE) — —

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

Scholarships & financial aid

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

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

ESU Padova scholarship (Veneto)

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

Unipd waivers

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

ESU Padova scholarships (Regional Agency for the Right to University Study in Veneto), income-, merit- and disability-based waivers, subsidised accommodation and catering.

Cost of living

University residence ESU (Padua/Legnaro) €280 –€420 / mo
Shared-flat room (Padua) €350 –€550 / mo
Private studio apartment (Padua) €500 –€750 / mo
Estimated total monthly budget (Padua/Legnaro) €700 –€1000 / mo

Application timeline

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

    Universitaly portal opens for filter-semester registration. Indicate preferred seat (Legnaro/Unipd). 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: Agripolis campus, Viale dell'Università 16, Legnaro.

  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. Closes the 2026/27 filter-semester exam window.

  5. ~January 2027
    National merit ranking and enrolment

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

FAQ

Is there still an entrance test for Veterinary Medicine in Padua?
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.
Where is the Veterinary Medicine programme based?
The programme is taught at the Agripolis campus in Legnaro (PD), approximately 10 km from central Padua. It is not on the main Padua campus. The campus is reachable by regular buses and ESU shuttles from Padua. Formal enrolment is with the University of Padua.
Is the University of Padua Veterinary degree recognised in Europe?
Yes. The programme holds EAEVE accreditation (evaluation visit October 2020), guaranteeing EU-wide recognition of the degree under Directive 2005/36/EC.
Is the University Veterinary Hospital operational?
Yes. The OVUD has been operating since 2010, with 24/7 emergency services for small animals and horses, intensive care, clinical laboratory and necropsy rooms. It is undergoing major expansion from 2026 (note: Erasmus Training incoming is suspended until June 2027 during construction).
How affordable is Padua for veterinary students?
Padua is a university city with costs typical for North-East Italy: shared-flat rooms typically €350–550/month, total estimated monthly budget €700–1,000. ESU Padova provides university residences, scholarships and subsidised dining. Legnaro can be cheaper but requires commuting to Padua for social life.

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