University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna·Veterinary Medicine
Doktor der Veterinärmedizin (Dr. med. vet.)
The Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine is designed for professionals aiming for advanced research in veterinary science and practice. The program focuses on original research, contributing to the scientific community while developing expertise in veterinary topics. Graduates often pursue careers in academia, research units, or specialized veterinary fields.
Das Studium umfasst vertiefte klinische und experimentelle Forschung in der Veterinärmedizin. Studierende lernen, how Evidenz-basierte Praktiken in der täglichen tierärztlichen Tätigkeit integriert werden können.
Das Doktoratsstudium hat eine Mindestdauer von sechs Semestern, schließt jedoch nicht die Möglichkeit von Praktika in Berufseinrichtungen aus. Die Dissertation spielt eine zentrale Rolle.
Absolventen entwickeln fundierte Kenntnisse in Forschungsdesign und Methodologie, die es ihnen ermöglichen, als Experten in der Tiermedizin zu agieren.
Periods can differ for EU/EEA and non-EU applicants. Always confirm on the official site before applying.
Winter 2023/24
No tuition
EU/EEA students, within the standard study period (plus the ~€25 ÖH student union fee per semester).
€727 / semester
Non-EU / third-country rate. Always confirm on the official site.
€ 25,20 ÖH-Beitrag plus gegebenenfalls anfallende Studiengebühren im Umfang von € 363,36 bzw. € 726,72
Third-country (non-EU/EEA) applicants generally need to have their prior qualifications legalised and translated for the admission application. Exact rules depend on the country that issued each document — always confirm with the university's admissions office.
Program-specific items — a CV, letter of motivation, an entrance exam (e.g. GMAT, GRE, SAT) or a portfolio — vary by degree. Check this program's requirements above and its official page.
The level of legalisation your certificates need depends on your country of origin:
Apostille
If your country is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, an Apostille from the competent authority of the issuing country is sufficient.
No legalisation
A small number of countries have a bilateral agreement with Austria and need no further legalisation.
Full diplomatic legalisation
For all other countries: the full chain — pre-certification by the issuing country's authorities (e.g. Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs), then legalisation by the competent Austrian representation (embassy/consulate).
Translations are usually done after legalisation. Check the required order with the issuing authorities and the Austrian representation.
After admission: proof of sufficient funds, health insurance and the student residence permit are part of the visa process — not university admission. We cover those in the guides.
Vetmeduni Vienna is Austria's only veterinary university, covering veterinary medicine, biomedicine, and equine science on a dedicated campus in Floridsdorf.
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