Single-cycle Master in Veterinary Medicine at University of Naples Federico II
Five-year English-taught single-cycle degree in Veterinary Medicine (LM-42) at Federico II in Naples, with 20 places, 35 ECTS of practical training and a final exam that qualifies graduates as veterinarians.
Master
5 years
Naples
English
University of Naples Federico II
Veterinary Medicine at the University of Naples Federico II is a five-year, 300 ECTS single-cycle master's degree (class LM-42) taught entirely in English, with 20 places for EU and non-EU students and a written admission test. Fees follow Federico II's rules for public universities, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
- A secondary school diploma, or a foreign qualification recognised as equivalent under Italian rules.
- English at B2 level (CEFR); without a certificate, the University Language Centre checks your level with a placement test at enrolment.
- A written admission test of 60 multiple-choice questions in 100 minutes, covering general knowledge and logical reasoning, biology, chemistry, and physics and mathematics.
- Registration for the test through Universitaly; access is restricted to 20 places for EU and non-EU students.
- A score below 20 in the test brings additional learning requirements (OFA) in chemistry, physics and biochemistry, cleared through first-year exams.
About the programme
Veterinary Medicine is a five-year single-cycle master's degree (laurea magistrale a ciclo unico, class LM-42) worth 300 ECTS. It is run by the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production within the School of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, and it is taught entirely in English at the Frullone complex in Naples. The course follows the criteria of EAEVE, the European association that sets quality benchmarks for veterinary schools.
It trains veterinarians able to take responsible roles in clinics and surgeries, and to coordinate and supervise companies in the agri-food chain. It suits school leavers with a strong interest in animal health, biology and public health who want a regulated professional degree.
What you will study
The course runs over ten semesters and 29 exams. Years one and two cover the basic sciences, while years three to five move into the characterising veterinary subjects. Each year has its own theme, from principles of veterinary practice and digitalisation in year one to clinical sciences, food safety and professional training in year five. Areas covered include:
- Plant and animal biology and genetics
- Structure, function and metabolism of biologically relevant molecules
- Structure and function of animal organisms
- Informatics, statistics and bioethics
- Animal husbandry, breeding and nutrition
- Infectious and parasitic diseases, and pathological anatomy
- Food inspection and veterinary public health
- Clinical medicine for food-producing animals and companion animals
How the programme is taught
Practical work is central. For characterising subjects, at least half of the teaching workload is practical, split into laboratory work, non-clinical animal work and clinical work. Practical evaluative training carries 35 ECTS: 30 compulsory credits, from animal handling and patient admission in the Teaching Veterinary Hospital in years one and two, through hospital and mobile clinic activity in years three and four, to 18 credits at farms, local health authorities and other facilities in year five. Five further credits are elective, alongside 12 ECTS of elective courses.
The degree ends with a practical evaluative test and a 10 ECTS thesis, experimental or based on a literature review. Under Law 163 of 2021, this final exam qualifies graduates to practise as veterinarians.
Career paths
Graduates earn the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine title and can work across the sectors defined by national and European law, or continue with specialisation schools, PhD programmes and rotating internships. The department lists roles in:
- Veterinary clinical practice, including the equine sector
- Animal husbandry, production, aquaculture and fisheries
- Food safety, veterinary public health and National Health Service roles
- Research, laboratory animal science, and the pharmaceutical and feed industries
- Environmental protection, international cooperation and consultancy
Fees and scholarships
Federico II sets university contributions by family income. Its 2026/27 fee simulator lists foreign students from non-EU countries among the categories fully exempt from contributions, while a regional tax of €130, €151 or €173 (by ISEE band) and €16 stamp duty still apply. Campania's regional body ADISURC offers income-based scholarships to students who complete enrolment. This programme can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
Because access is restricted, non-EU applicants living abroad register for the admission test through Universitaly, where they also complete pre-enrolment for Federico II and choose the consulate for their study visa. Only 20 places are available for EU and non-EU students together, and rankings follow the test score. For 2026/27, Federico II's pre-enrolment deadline was 15 June 2026 for open courses, with later dates only for restricted-access courses such as this one. Your school certificates need translations, legalisation and a declaration of value or CIMEA statement.
How ApplyAZ helps
If this programme fits your goals, ApplyAZ can include it in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes at Italian public universities. We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose, submit your applications and Universitaly pre-enrolment, file your DSU scholarship application and prepare your visa file, with a named person on each stage. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa. See how ApplyAZ works or check your eligibility.
Questions and answers
Is Veterinary Medicine at Federico II taught in English?
Yes. The single-cycle degree is taught entirely in English. You need English at B2 level; without a certificate, the University Language Centre checks your level with a placement test when you enrol.
How many places are there?
Access is restricted to 20 places, shared between EU and non-EU students. Places are awarded through a ranking based on the written admission test.
What is the admission test like?
It is a 100-minute written test of 60 multiple-choice questions on general knowledge and logical reasoning, biology, chemistry, and physics and mathematics. Each correct answer earns 1.5 points and each wrong answer loses 0.4.
When can I apply for 2027/28?
The 2027/28 dates are not published yet. Registration for the test runs through Universitaly, and for 2026/27 Federico II's general non-EU pre-enrolment deadline was 15 June 2026, with later dates for restricted-access courses.
How much does it cost?
Federico II's 2026/27 fee simulator lists non-EU foreign students among those fully exempt from university contributions, leaving a regional tax of €130 to €173 and €16 stamp duty. ADISURC scholarships are open to eligible students.
What can I do after graduating?
The final exam qualifies you to practise as a veterinarian. Graduates work in clinical practice, animal production, food safety and public health, research, and the pharmaceutical and feed industries, or continue to specialisation schools and PhDs.
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