About the school
Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio (UAX) is a private university located in Villanueva de la Cañada, 30 km west of Madrid. Its veterinary faculty is one of Spain's most modern, built around a purpose-designed campus with integrated clinical and farm facilities.
UAX is a candidate for EAEVE accreditation, meaning its programme is structured to meet the European standard for veterinary education. Admission is by personal interview with no nota de corte — the university looks for motivated students with a genuine vocation.
🏥 UAX Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Fully equipped small and large animal hospital on campus. Students begin clinical rotations in year 3.
🐄 Teaching farm
On-campus farm with cattle, horses, sheep and pigs. Practical classes from year 1.
📍 Near Madrid
30 min from central Madrid by bus/car. Students benefit from Madrid's clinical network and internship opportunities.
🎓 Personalised teaching
Smaller class sizes than public universities. More direct access to faculty and clinical staff.
Degree details
| Official name | Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Medicine |
| Duration | 5 years (300 ECTS) |
| Campus | Villanueva de la Cañada, Madrid — bus connection from Moncloa |
| Tuition | ~€12,000/year (2024-25) |
Data verified against uax.es/veterinaria (April 2026). Fees ~€12,000/yr subject to annual revision. Verify at uax.es.
Campus & Facilities
UAX Veterinary Faculty is on the Villanueva de la Cañada Campus, 30 km west of Madrid (bus from Moncloa). Facilities include the CEMEVET Veterinary Hospital (24/7, advanced imaging, specialist services), teaching farm, specialist laboratories, and full campus amenities.
Academic requirements
UAX does not require a minimum EBAU grade. Admission is based on a personal interview and academic record. ~300 places per year.
Source: uax.es/veterinaria — verified April 2026.
Work experience
Not mandatory, but prior animal experience (clinic, farm, volunteering) strengthens the admission interview position.
Admission
UAX accepts applications year-round. The interview focuses on motivation and values, not academic results.
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1. Apply online
Submit your application at uax.es. Rolling admissions — apply from October onwards.
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2. Interview
20-minute personal interview assessing motivation, vocation and values. No science test.
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3. Offer
Receive admission decision within 2 weeks.
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4. Enrol
Confirm your place and apply for scholarships. Enrolment in July–September.
- Completed Bachillerato (or equivalent) and passed EVAU
- No minimum grade threshold — selection is by interview
Interview & exam format
Individual admission interview (~20 min) with teaching staff. Assesses motivation, knowledge of the veterinary sector, and attitude. Conversational format, not MMI.
Source: uax.es/veterinaria/admision — verified April 2026.
Tuition fees
Full degree in Spanish
Scholarships & financial aid
Based on academic record and interview. Limited places.
Spanish government grant. Income-based eligibility.
Cost of living
Application timeline
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Oct–May Applications open
Rolling admissions. Apply early for best scholarship access.
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Year-round Interviews
In-person or online. 20-minute personal interview.
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Jun EVAU exams
Sit your university entrance exams if you haven't already.
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Jul–Sep Enrolment
Secure your place and complete enrolment.
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