🇪🇸 Public University · Lugo, Galicia

Veterinary Medicine at USC (Santiago de Compostela)

Public veterinary school in Lugo (Galicia), part of the prestigious University of Santiago de Compostela. ABAU-based admission (Galicia system). Cut-off ~11.75/14. ~120 places at ~€760/year.

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~€760 Tuition/year
~11.75/14 Typical cut-off
~120 Places per year
ABAU Galicia entrance system

About the school

The Facultad de Veterinaria of the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC) is located in Lugo, a well-preserved Roman-walled city in Galicia, 100 km east of Santiago de Compostela. The faculty belongs to one of Spain's oldest and most prestigious universities, founded in 1495.

Note on the admissions system: Galicia uses its own university entrance exam system — the ABAU (Avaliación do Bacharelato para o Acceso á Universidade) — rather than the general EVAU. The nota de corte (~11.75/14) reflects the high demand for this school.

🐄 Galician dairy & cattle focus

Galicia is Spain's main dairy region. USC Lugo excels in bovine medicine, animal nutrition and food technology.

🏛️ Prestigious university

USC is one of Spain's oldest universities (1495) with a strong research tradition and excellent academic reputation.

🏰 Lugo — Roman walled city

Lugo's Roman walls are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Small, safe, affordable student city with great quality of life.

⚠️ ABAU (not EVAU)

Galicia uses the ABAU system. Students from other Spanish regions must transfer their EVAU scores for Galician admission.

Degree details

Duration5 years (300 ECTS)
CampusCampus Terra, Lugo · 1h from Santiago de Compostela by bus
Places~120 per year
Tuition~€760/year
Entrance examABAU (Galicia) or EVAU equivalent via transfer

Data verified against usc.es/veterinaria (April 2026). Galicia uses ABAU (not EBAU). Cut-off from universidades.es. Lugo is UNESCO World Heritage. All figures subject to annual revision.

Campus & Facilities

USC Veterinary Faculty occupies the Campus Terra de Lugo alongside the Miño river in rural Galicia. Facilities include the Rof Codina University Teaching Hospital (24/7, all specialties), experimental farm (Galician cattle breeds, sheep, pigs, horses), and aquaculture research centre. Lugo is a UNESCO World Heritage walled city with low cost of living and celebrated Galician cuisine.

Academic requirements

Access via Galician ABAU exam (equivalent to EBAU). Specific phase: Biology (0.2) + Chemistry (0.2) + optional Maths II or Physics (0.1). Cut-off: ~11.75/14. ~120 places per year on the Lugo campus.

Source: usc.es/veterinaria — verified April 2026. Note: Galicia calls its exam ABAU, not EBAU.

Work experience

No prior experience required. Galicia is one of Europe's leading dairy cattle regions — USC Lugo has exceptional dairy cattle training, giving graduates a competitive edge in European livestock markets.

Admission

Cut-off grade 2024-25: 9.999 / 14.0

Places 120

  1. 1. Prepare ABAU Biology & Chemistry

    In Galicia, Biology and Chemistry carry ×0.2 weighting for veterinary. Both are essential to maximise your nota de admisión.

  2. 2. Sit ABAU in June (Galicia)

    The ABAU is Galicia's equivalent of EVAU. If you studied Bachillerato in another region, you can transfer your EVAU results to Galicia.

  3. 3. Apply via Galicia admissions (CIUG)

    Apply through the CIUG (Comisión Interuniversitaria de Galicia) system. List USC Lugo Veterinary as your choice.

  4. 4. Allocation

    Places filled by nota de admisión. Regional quota may apply for Galician students.

  5. 5. Enrol at Lugo

    Complete enrolment at the Campus Terra in Lugo.

  • ABAU passed (Galician entrance exam) — or EVAU from another region transferred to Galicia
  • Biology and Chemistry strongly recommended as optional subjects
  • Galician students have priority access; students from other regions can apply via inter-regional transfer

Tuition fees

Student profile Annual fees 5-year total
🇪🇸 Public rate (Galicia) €760 €3.800

Scholarships & financial aid

Beca MEC

Condiciones favorables en universidad pública. becas.educacion.gob.es

Beca Xunta de Galicia

La Xunta puede convocar ayudas complementarias. Verifica en edu.xunta.es.

Exención tasas (MH Bachillerato)

MH da derecho a exención el primer año.

Cost of living

Alquiler habitación compartida (Lugo) €300 –€430 / mo
Transporte €20 –€40 / mo
Comida y supermercado €180 –€260 / mo
Ocio y varios €80 –€170 / mo

Application timeline

  1. Nov–Mar
    Jornadas abiertas USC

    Visita al campus Terra de Lugo y al Hospital Rof Codina.

  2. Abril–Mayo
    Preparación ABAU

    Repaso final Biología y Química.

  3. Junio
    ABAU (Galicia)

    Examen de acceso.

  4. Julio
    NERTA y asignación

    Preinscripción NERTA y listas de asignación.

  5. Septiembre
    Matrícula

    Formalización de matrícula. Gestión de becas.

FAQ

I studied outside Galicia — can I still apply to USC Lugo?
Yes. Students from other Spanish regions can transfer their EVAU results to Galicia through the inter-regional admissions system. Contact the CIUG (Galician admissions body) for the procedure.
What is the ABAU?
The ABAU (Avaliación do Bacharelato para o Acceso á Universidade) is Galicia's university entrance exam, equivalent to EVAU in other Spanish regions. The structure and weighting system are similar, but the exam is administered and scored by the Galician government.
What is USC Lugo's veterinary specialisation?
Strong focus on dairy cattle and bovine medicine, aligned with Galicia's dominant livestock sector. Also strong in animal nutrition, food science and extensive farming.
What is it like to live in Lugo?
Lugo is a small, safe city with a vibrant student life centred around the USC campus. Cost of living is very low (shared room ~€180–280/month). The Roman walls — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — are walkable from campus. 1 hour by bus to Santiago de Compostela.

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