Veterinary Medicine University of Giessen
- Degree
- State Examination
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 11 semesters
- Location
- Gießen
Overview and admission
Study Type
undergraduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
Veterinary Medicine
Annotation
The study of Veterinary Medicine is standardised throughout the Federal Republic of Germany. The aim of this course is a theoretically and practically trained veterinarian who is able t work independently and responsibly in accordance with §1 of the German Federal Veterinary Practitioners Act (Bundes-Tierärzteordnung – BTÄO) and to continue gaining continuing education. The course provides students with basic veterinary, scientific, interdisciplinary and methodical knowledge; practical skills; an intellectual and ethical fundamentals and a professional attitude dedicated to the well-being of humans, animals and the environment.
Information and courses for prospective students can be found at: https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/studium/studienorientierung
Admission modus
Nationwide admission restriction with selection procedure
Admission requirements
For information on the university selection procedure for the course of study see http://www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung/zentral
Lecture period
- Summer semester 2026: For more Information see: www.uni-giessen.de/studium/semesterzeiten
- Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 12.02.2027For more Information see: www.uni-giessen.de/studium/semesterzeiten
Application deadlines
Deadlines and dates for study programmes with nationwide admission restrictions can be found at Hochschulstart.de (only in German language).
Languages of instruction
Main language
German