University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice

Veterinary education is a promising area, and in Slovakia, you can master the most modern methods of diagnostics, treatment, and care for animals. The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice is the only institution of its kind in this field in the Slovak Republic. Its strong teaching staff guarantees up-to-date knowledge in the field of modern veterinary medicine.

The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice is a research university whose activities are aimed not only at training qualified specialists but also at finding new approaches to veterinary practice and creating innovative treatment methods. Students of the university actively participate in its scientific life, often apply for national grants, and participate in international conferences.

Among the accredited educational programs of the university, there are several areas of training for bachelors and masters. Also, doctoral programs have been implemented in Slovak and English.

University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice for international students

Foreign students can study at a veterinary university both in Slovak and in English. In the first case, education is completely free. We have developed specialized preparatory courses in the Slovak language that will help you learn the language at the proper level and fully prepare for studying at any university in Slovakia. We also provide preparatory English courses for those who want to continue their studies in this language.

Every year, dozens of residents of the near and far abroad become students of this educational institution. Within the walls of the university residents from more than 50 countries (including European countries, the USA and Canada) are taught. The high level of local professors and exceptional study programs guarantee that in the future the university’s diploma will be in demand among employers around the world.

University admission

Applicants can choose between several areas of training for bachelors and continue their studies as masters. The first stage of higher education is available in a number of programs.

Safety of feeds and foodstuffs

By studying the basics of food creation, students can master modern production technologies. They can be applied in practice in the world’s leading companies specializing in the production of feed and agricultural products.

Cynology

Students will learn to work with dogs, study the characteristics of the organism and behavior of these animals. In the future, university graduates have a lot of opportunities. They can work as professional dog trainers, cynologists in hunting associations, and rescue services.

Man-animal relationship and its use in canistherapy and hippotherapy

Students study the influence of animals on the physical and psychological state of a person, learn to competently interact with dogs and horses. In the future, graduates can work in rehabilitation centers and other institutions where animal therapy is practiced.

Food hygiene

Graduates can control the production of food products of animal and plant origin, conduct their laboratory research, epidemiological measures in veterinary and medical institutions, manage production in food companies, participate in research and development.

General Veterinary Medicine

Graduates of this specialty can work in the field of public and private veterinary medicine. They also take part in the development of medicines, nature safety, and other areas of life important for Slovakia.

For a master’s degree students, the university offers two areas of training:

Market and food quality

The training of students is aimed at mastering chemical, biological, technological, and economic knowledge in the field of food. Graduates master the quality standards and commodity knowledge of domestic producers, master the legislation, and can control the quality of products of plant and animal origin.

Pharmacy

Graduates of this direction work in veterinary pharmacies and have an extensive knowledge base in the field of the influence of medicines on the body of domestic and farm animals. They can act as experts in assessing the clinical efficacy of drugs, work in veterinary pharmacies, and clinics.