🏛️ Dipartimento di Biomedicina Comparata e Alimentazione (BCA)
The Università degli Studi di Padova (UniPD) is one of the world's oldest universities, founded in 1222, and among Italy's most prestigious research institutions. Its Laurea Magistrale a Ciclo Unico in Medicina Veterinaria (LM-42, 5 years, 300 CFU) is delivered by the Dipartimento di Biomedicina Comparata e Alimentazione (BCA), based on the Agripolis campus in Legnaro — a dedicated agri-food and veterinary hub 10 km south of Padua city centre, in the heart of the Veneto plain.
The programme holds EAEVE Full Accreditation — the gold standard in European veterinary education — confirming that clinical facilities, curriculum and staff meet the highest European standards. Tuition is entirely income-based (ISEE): students with a family ISEE below the no-tax threshold pay just €156/year (the fixed regional tax + stamp duty). Even at the maximum bracket, fees remain a fraction of any Italian private veterinary school.
UniPD is a fully public university. All students pay the same fixed first instalment (~€156/year: regional tax + stamp duty). The variable second instalment is calculated on your family's ISEE Università income. Students in the no-tax area (typically ISEE ≤ €30,000) pay only the fixed amount — as little as €156 per year for a fully EAEVE-accredited veterinary degree. Even at the top ISEE bracket, total fees rarely exceed ~€3,000/year.
Lo que hace única a UniPD
🏅 EAEVE Full Accreditation
UniPD's veterinary programme holds EAEVE Full Accreditation — awarded following ESEVT site evaluation. The EAEVE standard (European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education) verifies that clinical training, facilities, equipment, curriculum and academic staff meet European norms. Full accreditation means the UniPD degree is automatically recognised for professional practice across all EU member states.
🏥 Clinica Veterinaria Universitaria (CVU) — Legnaro
The Clinica Veterinaria Universitaria (CVU) is the multi-species teaching hospital on the Agripolis campus. It provides diagnostic and clinical services for small animals, large animals (cattle, horses, swine, small ruminants), exotic animals and wildlife. Students integrate into clinical rotations from year 3, directly supervised by academic clinicians. Full diagnostic imaging (CT, ultrasound, radiography) and surgical facilities for both small and large animals.
🌾 Agripolis — Integrated Campus in Legnaro
UniPD's Agripolis campus in Legnaro is one of Italy's most integrated agri-food and veterinary teaching environments. The campus brings together the BCA department (veterinary sciences), DAFNAE (agronomy, livestock science), TESAF (forestry and environmental science) and food science on a single site. Students benefit from shared infrastructure including teaching farms, laboratories, food processing facilities, and the veterinary hospital — all within walking distance.
🎓 New Admission: Open Semester (since 2025)
Since AY 2025/2026, no TOLC entrance test is required anywhere in Italy. All applicants enrol in a free filter semester (September–November) and take 3 national exams: Chemistry, Physics and Biology. A national merit ranking (published by the MUR) then determines who continues to the 2nd semester. UniPD places are allocated from this national ranking — open to all European graduates.
🔬 Research Strength — BCA Department
The Dipartimento di Biomedicina Comparata e Alimentazione (BCA) is a leading research centre in comparative biomedical sciences, food safety, and animal health. Research areas include infectious diseases, animal welfare, food hygiene, aquatic animal health, toxicology and zoonoses. Being embedded in this research environment from year 1 gives UniPD students access to laboratories, research seminars and thesis projects that are among the best in Italy.
Datos del grado
| Official degree title | Laurea Magistrale a Ciclo Unico in Medicina Veterinaria |
| Degree code | LM-42 |
| Duration | 5 years (300 CFU) |
| Language | Italian (primary) + some English-language research modules |
| Modality | In-person (presenziale) |
| Campus | Agripolis — Viale dell'Università 16, Legnaro (PD) — 10 km from Padua |
| Hospital | CVU (Clinica Veterinaria Universitaria) — Agripolis campus |
| Places/year | ~80 (set by Ministry decree annually) |
| Annual fees | ~€156 (no-tax area) — ~€3,000 (max ISEE bracket) |
| EAEVE | Full Accreditation |
Sources: unipd.it · bca.unipd.it · agripolis.unipd.it · eaeve.eu
🎙️ Proceso de admisión
From AY 2025/2026, Italy reformed access to Veterinary Medicine across all universities. There is no more TOLC-V admission test. All applicants enrol in a filter semester (September–November) and take 3 national exams. A national merit ranking determines who continues to the 2nd semester. UniPD places are allocated from this national ranking — open to all holders of a valid secondary school leaving certificate.
Criterios de valoración
The national merit ranking is calculated from the weighted average of the three exam scores. You must pass all three (≥18/30 each) to appear in the ranking. The ranking is national — UniPD places are allocated from it based on the number of places set by MUR for Padua each year.
All lectures, exams and clinical training at UniPD are conducted in Italian. Non-native Italian speakers must aim for at least B2 level Italian before the filter semester begins in September. The Chemistry, Physics and Biology exams in November are entirely in Italian — language ability directly determines your exam performance and national ranking position.
Pasos del proceso
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Check eligibility and register on Universitaly Non-Italian EU applicants must pre-register on universitaly.it (Italy's portal for international students). Italian students enrol directly via uniweb.unipd.it (UniPD's student portal). The filter semester enrolment window typically opens in July–August — check unipd.it for exact dates each year. July–August
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Enrol in the filter semester at UniPD After Universitaly pre-registration, complete enrolment on UniPD's student portal (Uniweb). You will automatically be registered for the 3 filter semester courses: Chemistry and Introductory Biochemistry, Physics, and Biology (6 CFU each). Pay the first instalment (~€156). Attendance in Legnaro is strongly recommended. September
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Attend filter semester courses — Agripolis, Legnaro All three courses run at the Agripolis campus, Legnaro from September through mid-November. Your performance in the November/December national exams determines your national ranking position. If Italian is not your native language, you need B2+ to follow lectures and write exam answers effectively. Sep–Nov
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Sit the three national exams Two national exam sessions are available: Session 1: approximately 20 November and Session 2: approximately 10 December (confirm exact dates for your year on unipd.it). You must sit all three subjects and achieve a minimum of 18/30 in each to be eligible for the national ranking. Nov–Dec
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National ranking and confirmation The Ministry of University and Research (MUR) publishes the national ranking in January. If your position falls within the places allocated to UniPD, you are admitted to the 2nd semester. You then formalise your full enrolment, submit your ISEE Università certificate (to calculate your tuition), and begin the 2nd semester in February. January
Requisitos de acceso
- Secondary school leaving certificate (Maturità / Bachillerato / Baccalauréat / A-Levels or equivalent)
- Minimum Italian language level: B2 or above (no official test required for EU students, but essential for exam success)
- EU students: enrolment via Uniweb (unipd.it) — Non-EU students: pre-registration via universitaly.it required
- Valid identity document / passport
- ISEE Università certificate (to calculate your tuition fees — submit before the December deadline to avoid late penalties)
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💰 Tasas académicas
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Only the fixed first instalment applies. Variable component is zero. Check current thresholds on unipd.it each year — Veneto regional rules may differ slightly from Lombardia.
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Variable instalment calculated on a sliding scale based on ISEE bracket and programme. Submit your ISEE before the December deadline.
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Maximum total fees for on-track students. Still substantially below any Italian private vet school (€10,000–25,000/year).
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