🇪🇸 Public University · Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain

Veterinary Medicine at the University of Córdoba (UCO)

The only veterinary faculty in Andalusia (founded 1847), consistently recording Spain's highest cut-off score — and one of the lowest public tuition fees.

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1847 Year the faculty was founded
≈ 150 places first-year intake per year
≈ €756 Tuition/year (60 ECTS × €12.6, Andalusia)
12.47/14 Cut-off score 2025-26 (1st allocation) — highest in Spain
5 years 300 ECTS · taught in Spanish

About the school

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at UCO is the only veterinary school in Andalusia. Founded in 1847 as the Escuela Subalterna de Veterinaria de Córdoba and elevated to full Faculty status in 1943, it offers a 300-ECTS Grado en Veterinaria (5 years) taught entirely in Spanish, in line with EU requirements (Directive 36/2005 as amended by 55/2013).

UCO is among the most sought-after vet schools in Spain, consistently recording the country's highest cut-off score. EAEVE accreditation status: to be verified at uco.es.

Cut-off: 12.47 (1st allocation 2025-26) / 12.084 (final 2025-26); 12.650 (1st) / 12.18 (final) 2024-25. Verified via notasdecorte.es Jun 2026. Places: 150 (Ministerio 2023-24). Fees revised annually — verify at uco.es.

Campus & Facilities

Located in Córdoba. Veterinary clinical hospital and teaching farms on site: full details to be verified at uco.es.

Academic requirements

  • Spanish Bachillerato (Science track) + EBAU passed
  • Admission score ≥ cut-off — historically the highest in Spain (≈ 12.47/14 in 1st allocation 2025-26)
  • Specific-phase subjects weighted ×0.2 (Biology II, Chemistry) — verify current Andalusian weightings

Work experience

N/A

Admission

Places 150

N/A — entry solely by EBAU cut-off score, no interview.
  1. Bachillerato (Science stream)

    Complete Year 2 of Bachillerato in the Science stream, focusing especially on Biology and Chemistry — the two subjects weighted ×0.2 for Veterinary Medicine in Andalusia.

  2. EBAU ordinary sitting

    Pass the exam in June. Sit the specific phase with Biology II and/or Chemistry to boost your admission score (each can add up to 2 points).

  3. Pre-enrolment (Distrito Único Andaluz)

    Apply for Veterinary Medicine at UCO as first choice through the Junta de Andalucía portal, listing universities and courses in order of preference.

  4. Place allocation

    UCO allocates 150 places strictly by admission score. Córdoba's cut-off is consistently the highest in Spain.

  5. Enrolment

    Complete official enrolment in the period indicated (August) if a place is awarded. Apply for the MEC grant at the same time at becasyconcursos.mec.es.

Spanish Bachillerato (Science stream) + EBAU/PAU passed. Admission score ≥ cut-off (12.47 in 1st allocation 2025-26; 12.084 final). Weighted subjects: Biology II (×0.2), Chemistry (×0.2). Single Andalusian district (Distrito Único Andaluz).

Interview & exam format

N/A — entry solely by EBAU cut-off score.
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Tuition fees

Student profile Annual fees 5-year total
🇪🇸 Domestic / EU €756 €3.780
🇪🇺 EU / EEA €756 €3.780
🌍 International €756 €3.780

⚠️ Public prices set by Junta de Andalucía, revised annually — verify at uco.es

Scholarships & financial aid

MEC General Grant (MEFP)

Annual income and performance-based award; can cover full tuition + fixed + variable amounts. becas.educacion.gob.es

Junta de Andalucía tuition bonus

The Junta de Andalucía subsidises credits passed on the first attempt, significantly reducing the real cost. Verify current conditions at uco.es.

UCO own grants

Calls for mobility, academic excellence and social emergency grants. See uco.es for current calls.

MEC collaboration grant

≈ €2,500/year. For students in years 4–5 with an outstanding academic record, allowing collaboration with a university department.

  • MEC general grant (MEFP Ministry, Spain)
  • Junta de Andalucía tuition bonus for first-attempt passed credits — verify current conditions
  • UCO own scholarships — see uco.es

Cost of living

Shared room (student flat) €250 –€380 / mo
Urban transport (bus / bike) €15 –€30 / mo
Food (cooking at home) €160 –€230 / mo
Leisure, phone and misc. €80 –€150 / mo
Total estimated monthly €600 –€900 / mo

Application timeline

  1. Nov–Feb 2026
    UCO Open Days

    Visit the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at UCO in Córdoba. Check dates at uco.es. Only vet school in Andalusia — specialised in animal production and health.

  2. ~Apr 1–10, 2026
    EBAU registration deadline (Andalusia)

    Approximate deadline to register for the EBAU through your secondary school in Andalusia. Select specific-phase subjects (Biology II, Chemistry) to maximise admission score. Exact dates on the Junta de Andalucía website.

  3. ~Jun 2–5, 2026
    EBAU ordinary sitting (Andalusia)

    General phase (compulsory): ~Jun 2–4. Specific phase (voluntary, boosts score): ~Jun 5. Biology II ×0.2 · Chemistry ×0.2. Max admission score: 14/14. Results: ~Jun 13. Resit: ~Jul 1–3. The entire process (EBAU → admission → enrolment) fits within the same calendar year.

  4. ~Jun 15 – Jul 21, 2026
    UCO pre-enrolment + allocation rounds

    Pre-enrolment opens ~Jun 15 (after EBAU results). 1st allocation ~Jul 14 · 2nd ~Jul 21. UCO's cut-off is consistently the highest in Spain (~12.47 in 2025-26). Via the Distrito Único Andaluz portal (Junta de Andalucía).

  5. Aug–Sep 2026
    Enrolment and MEC grant

    Enrolment: August. ~€12.6/ECTS → ~€756/yr (Junta de Andalucía; passed-credit bonus may reduce the real cost). MEC grant application: Jul–Sep at becasyconcursos.mec.es. Term starts: September.

FAQ

Why is UCO's cut-off score so high?
UCO is the only veterinary faculty in Andalusia, Spain's most populous region (≈ 8.5 M inhabitants) with very high demand for this degree. This consistently makes it the highest cut-off in Spain (≈ 12.1–12.5/14 in the 1st allocation round).
Is tuition affordable at UCO?
Yes. Andalusia has some of Spain's lowest public per-credit rates (≈ €12.6/ECTS for 1st enrolment), giving ≈ €756/year. The Junta de Andalucía also subsidises credits passed on the first attempt, reducing the real cost further. Verify current conditions at uco.es.
Is there an interview to get in?
No. Entry is solely by EBAU cut-off score (admission score = Bachillerato average × 0.4 + general phase × 0.6 + specific subjects × 0.2). There is no interview or additional test.
Which EBAU subjects are weighted for Veterinary Medicine in Andalusia?
Biology II (×0.2) and Chemistry (×0.2) are the key subjects for boosting the admission score — each can add up to 2 points to the final grade. Verify current weightings on the Junta de Andalucía website before choosing specific-phase subjects.
How many places are there and how does allocation work?
UCO offers ≈ 150 places/year (Ministerio 2023-24; verify). Places are assigned through the Distrito Único Andaluz by strict admission score order, over several rounds (1st ~Jul 14, 2nd ~Jul 21). Córdoba typically publishes its cut-off among the first faculties.

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