University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy (UVLF)

Košice, Slovakia. Slovakia's only veterinary university (1949), teaching veterinary medicine, pharmacy and food hygiene in English.

Programmes, intakes and fees

Taught in EnglishGeneral Veterinary Medicine (6 years), Animal Science, Veterinary Nurse, PhD
IntakesSeptember. Deadlines differ by programme; PAL confirms them for you.
Fees€8,950 a year (veterinary medicine)

Official site: uvlf.sk. Checked October 2026.

Programmes in the PAL course finder

ProgrammeLevelSubject area
Animal ScienceBachelor's, Master'sSciences
General Veterinary Medicine (6 Years)Medical degreeMedicine & health
Veterinary NurseBachelor's, Master'sMedicine & health

Open these programmes in the course finder to compare them or start an application.

Studying in Slovakia

Typical figures for international students in Slovakia. The university's own fees are above.

Tuition (bachelor's)Free in the local language; up to €4,000 a year in English
Tuition (master's)Free in the local language; up to €5,900 a year in English
Living costs€260–660 a month
LanguageSlovak at public universities (free); English-taught programmes for a fee
Work while studyingNo work permit needed while studying; part-time within the legal limit (about 20 hours a week)
After graduating9 months to look for work after graduating
Usual intakesSeptember (some programmes also February)

Sources: IOM Migration Information Centre Slovakia; PAL university directory and Study in Slovakia.

How PAL helps you apply to University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy (UVLF)

  1. Free first conversation. A PAL counsellor checks your grades, English level and budget against the entry requirements.
  2. Documents. We tell you exactly which documents University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy (UVLF) asks for, and check each one before it is sent.
  3. Application. PAL submits your application and follows up with the university until you have a decision.
  4. Visa and travel. We help you prepare your student visa application, accommodation and arrival.

PAL Education is an independent study abroad consultancy, not University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy (UVLF). Fees, programmes and dates change, so always confirm them with PAL or on the university's official website before you apply.