🇮🇹 Public university · Parma, Emilia-Romagna

Veterinary Medicine at the University of Parma

EAEVE-accredited programme (valid to 2030) delivered by a recently renewed Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, with a 24/7 university veterinary teaching hospital.

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5 years Single-cycle master's degree
77 places EU places 2025/26 (DM 600/2025)
300 ECTS degree credits
EAEVE European accreditation (to 2030)

About the school

The single-cycle master's degree in Veterinary Medicine (LM-42) at the Università degli Studi di Parma is delivered by the Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences (SMV). The programme has national numerus clausus and compulsory attendance.

On 30 May 2024 the programme received EAEVE accreditation, valid until 2030 — a quality mark guaranteeing EU-wide recognition of the degree under Directive 2005/36/CE.

The department has undergone major renewal in recent years and positions itself as a leading hub for teaching, research and veterinary care, with a strong commitment to sustainability and the One Health approach.

Verified at corsi.unipr.it/it/cdlm-mv, smv.unipr.it and EAEVE coverage (Vet33, Anmvi, FNOVI), June 2026. Places from DM 600/2025. Fees subject to annual revision.

Campus & Facilities

The Department and the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (OVUD) are at Strada del Taglio 10, 43126 Parma. The hospital offers consultations Monday to Friday and a 24/7 emergency service.

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.
  • Compulsory attendance throughout the programme.

Work experience

No prior practical experience is required for admission. Practical placements are included in the degree programme, EAEVE-compliant.

Admission

Places 77

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

    Free enrolment on Universitaly + Unipr registration (no test). Indicate preferred seat (Parma).

  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 Parma advance to semester 2.

  5. Enrol in semester 2

    Complete enrolment at the University of Parma (Strada del Taglio 10) and begin semester 2 of year 1. Compulsory attendance applies for the entire degree.

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 unipr.it.

Scholarships & financial aid

No-tax area / full waiver (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 threshold: TO VERIFY at unipr.it.

ER.GO scholarship (Emilia-Romagna)

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

"Paolo Sani" graduation prize (Federchimica AISA) 2000% off

Two prizes of €2,000 each for the best master's dissertations on: farm animals, companion animals or One Health topics. Annual call; details at smv.unipr.it.

ER.GO scholarships (Regional Agency for Higher Education in Emilia-Romagna), income-, merit- and disability-based fee waivers, subsidised accommodation and catering. "Paolo Sani" graduation prize (Federchimica AISA): two awards of €2,000 each for dissertations on farm animals, companion animals or One Health topics.

Cost of living

ER.GO university residence (Parma) €220 –€380 / mo
Shared-flat room (Parma) €300 –€480 / mo
Private studio apartment (Parma) €400 –€600 / mo
Estimated total monthly budget (Parma) €650 –€950 / mo

Application timeline

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

    Universitaly portal opens for filter-semester registration. Indicate preferred seat (Parma / Unipr). Exact dates: TO VERIFY (2026 MUR decree not yet published; see "Scheda future matricole" at corsi.unipr.it).

  2. September 2026
    Filter-semester teaching begins

    Start of the three compulsory-attendance courses: Chemistry & biochemistry, Physics, Biology (6 ECTS each). Venue: SMV Department, Strada del Taglio 10, Parma.

  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 Parma/Unipr proceed to enrol in semester 2. Exact dates: TO VERIFY.

FAQ

Is there still an entrance test for Veterinary Medicine in Parma?
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 University of Parma Veterinary programme EAEVE-accredited?
Yes. On 30 May 2024 the programme received EAEVE accreditation, valid until 2030. The degree is recognised across the EU under Directive 2005/36/EC.
Is attendance compulsory?
Yes. The Veterinary Medicine programme in Parma has compulsory attendance: students must regularly attend lectures and practical activities. This is in line with EAEVE standards for clinical training.
Where is the University of Parma veterinary hospital?
The University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (OVUD) is at Strada del Taglio 10, 43126 Parma, within the Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences. It offers consultations Monday to Friday and a 24/7 emergency service.
What is the "Paolo Sani" graduation prize?
A prize established by Federchimica AISA that awards two prizes of €2,000 each to the best master's dissertations in the Parma Veterinary Medicine programme, on topics relating to farm animals, companion animals or the One Health approach. Annual call.

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