🇪🇸 Public University · Bellaterra, Barcelona

Veterinary Medicine at UAB Barcelona

One of Spain's most prestigious public veterinary schools, located on the autonomous campus of Bellaterra. Competitive EBAU-based admission with a cut-off grade around 12/14. Around 120 places per year.

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~€2,000 Tuition/year
~12/14 Typical cut-off grade
~120 Places per year
5 years 300 ECTS

About the school

The Facultat de Veterinària of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is one of Spain's leading public veterinary schools. It is located on the self-contained Bellaterra campus, 20 km north of Barcelona, served by commuter train (FGC). It holds EAEVE Full Accreditation.

Admission is highly competitive and based on the Spanish EVAU/PAU university entrance exam. The nota de admisión (composite score including Bachillerato grade + EVAU + optional subject weightings for Biology and Chemistry) typically needs to exceed 12/14 to gain a place.

🏆 EAEVE Accreditation

Full accreditation by the European veterinary education body. Degree recognised across the EU.

🏥 Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Comprehensive referral hospital for small animals, equine and farm animals. Clinical rotations from year 4.

🔬 Research excellence

UAB is one of Spain's top research universities. Strong links between faculty and veterinary science research.

🌆 Barcelona proximity

20 min from Barcelona by train. Urban quality of life with access to a world-class city.

Degree details

Official nameGrau en Veterinària (Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Medicine)
Duration5 years (300 ECTS)
LanguageCatalan / Spanish (bilingual teaching)
CampusBellaterra, 08193 Barcelona · FGC train from Pl. Catalunya
Places~120 per year
Tuition~€2,000/year (public rate)

Data verified against uab.cat/veterinaria (April 2026). Cut-off grade from universidades.es. UAB features in QS World Rankings 2024. All figures subject to annual revision.

Campus & Facilities

UAB Veterinary Faculty is located on the Bellaterra campus, an autonomous 263-hectare campus 30 km north of Barcelona (40 min by commuter train, R7/R8 lines). Facilities include:

  • HCV Teaching Hospital — 24/7 referral hospital with advanced imaging and specialist services
  • Teaching farm (cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, horses)
  • CReSA Animal Health Research Centre (internationally recognised)
  • Pathology, microbiology, and toxicology laboratories

The Bellaterra campus has university residences, sports facilities, and an active student life. Barcelona city is 40 minutes away by train.

Academic requirements

Access to Veterinary Medicine at UAB is exclusively through the Catalan PAU/PBAU entrance exam.

  • Mandatory phase: Upper-secondary grades + PAU exams
  • Voluntary specific phase: Biology (0.2) + Chemistry (0.2) + Maths II or Physics (0.1)
  • Cut-off grade: ~12/14 (one of the highest in Spain)
  • Places: 120 per year

Source: uab.cat/veterinaria — verified April 2026.

Work experience

No prior animal experience required for admission. However, the Bellaterra campus offers practical training from Year 1 at the teaching farm and HCV hospital. For future master's programmes, voluntary clinic observation is recommended.

Admission

Cut-off grade 2024-25: 9.999 / 14.0

Places 120

  1. 1. Prepare for EVAU

    Biology and Chemistry carry the highest weighting for veterinary programmes at UAB. Focus on these subjects for maximum nota de admisión score.

  2. 2. Sit EVAU (June)

    University entrance exams held in June. Register through your Bachillerato school or autonomous community education authority.

  3. 3. Apply via PAU/ACCÉS

    Apply to UAB through the Catalan university admissions system (accesnet.cat) in July. You can list multiple degree preferences.

  4. 4. Results and allocation

    Places allocated by nota de admisión in descending order. Check results in mid-July.

  5. 5. Enrol

    Enrol at UAB if you received a place. Bring EVAU certificate, Bachillerato certificate and ID.

  • EVAU/PAU passed — Spanish university entrance exam (or equivalent for international students)
  • Biology and Chemistry as EVAU optional subjects strongly recommended (they carry the highest weighting for Veterinary)
  • Nota de admisión = Bachillerato grade (40%) + EVAU (60%) + optional subject weightings

Tuition fees

Student profile Annual fees 5-year total
🇪🇸 Public rate €2.000 €10.000

Scholarships & financial aid

Beca MEC (MEFP)

Becas generales para estudios universitarios. En universidades públicas los requisitos de renta son más favorables. becas.educacion.gob.es

Beca de la Generalitat de Catalunya

Convocatoria propia de la Generalitat. Puede complementar la beca MEC. Verifica en gencat.cat.

Exención de tasas (matrícula de honor)

Los estudiantes con matrícula de honor en Bachillerato tienen derecho a exención de tasas en el primer año.

Cost of living

Alquiler habitación compartida (Bellaterra/Cerdanyola) €600 –€800 / mo
Transporte (T-Casual) €50 –€80 / mo
Comida y supermercado €220 –€300 / mo
Ocio y varios €150 –€250 / mo

Application timeline

  1. Nov–Feb
    Primeras consultas y jornadas abiertas

    Visita al campus UAB. Jornadas de puertas abiertas de la Facultat de Veterinària.

  2. Abril–Mayo
    Preparación EBAU

    Últimas semanas de repaso intensivo. Usa la herramienta de preparación para practicar.

  3. Junio
    PAU/EBAU catalán

    Examen de acceso en Cataluña (Juny). Fase general y específica.

  4. Julio
    Preinscripción y listas

    Preinscripción al Grau en Veterinària a través del sistema de la Generalitat. Sigue las listas de asignación.

  5. Septiembre
    Matrícula y becas

    Formalización de matrícula. Solicitud de beca MEC (plazo suele ser julio-septiembre).

FAQ

What nota de admisión do I need for UAB Vet?
Around 12.0/14 in recent years. This varies year to year depending on demand. Biology and Chemistry EVAU subject weightings (×0.1 or ×0.2) can significantly boost your score.
Is teaching in Spanish or Catalan?
UAB veterinary teaching is bilingual Catalan/Spanish. Most practical and clinical teaching is in Spanish. Some theoretical modules may be in Catalan. Knowledge of basic Catalan is helpful but not compulsory for admission.
Can international students (non-Spanish) apply?
Yes. EU students with equivalent university entrance qualifications can apply through the UNED (national distance university) or direct international admission. Non-EU students follow a separate process. The nota de admisión system applies to all.
Are there MEC scholarships available?
Yes. Public university students in Spain are eligible for MEC (Ministry of Education) income-based grants covering part of tuition and living costs. Apply through becas.mecd.gob.es each September.

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