Detailed introduction of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna:

Introduction

The University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna is the only professional research institution for veterinary education and further studies in Austria, and is also the oldest university in the German-speaking part of Austria. It was founded in 1765. Its predecessor was the Imperial Royal Animal Hospital established in 1777 and officially established in 1896.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: Currently, the school has about 2,800 students and 600 faculty.

Subject settings: It offers a variety of degree courses, including undergraduate and master's degree in veterinary medicine, bachelor's degree courses in equine zoology, biomedicine and biotechnology, master's courses in biomedicine and biotechnology, and doctoral degree courses and PhD courses in veterinary medicine.

History

Founded: Founded in 1765 by Empress Maria Theresia, it was then called K. and K. Horse Curing and Operation School.

Development history: Initially a school for horse treatment and surgery, it gradually developed into a comprehensive university covering many veterinary-related fields. The Imperial Royal Animal Hospital established in 1777 laid an important foundation for it. After it officially became a professional veterinary university in 1896, it continued to grow and develop, and achieved remarkable achievements in veterinary education, research and medical care.

School Strength

Teaching Resources: The school has 20 research institutes and seven university hospitals, providing students with rich practice and research opportunities, while also undertaking many important tasks such as education, research and medical care. In addition, the school is equipped with advanced teaching facilities and laboratories to meet the teaching needs of different professional courses.

Academic Research: The research results in the field of veterinary science are fruitful, especially in food safety, animal husbandry, animal welfare, environmental protection and biomedicine, which are at the international leading level. The school's scientific research projects have been widely supported by the Austrian government and international organizations, and have made important contributions to promoting the development of global veterinary science.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational Philosophy

Education is responsible, research from a broad perspective and aspiring healing. Focus on cultivating students' sense of responsibility and mission, so that they can take care of animals and protect animal health as their own responsibility in the field of veterinary medicine; encourage students to think and study veterinary science issues from a macro perspective, pay attention to the relationship between animals, humans and the natural environment; emphasize the spirit of pursuing excellence in treating animal diseases, constantly explore and innovate treatment methods, and improve the level of animal medical care.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: Many research institutes of the school are equipped with advanced experimental equipment and technical platforms, which provide strong support for the development of cutting-edge veterinary scientific research, such as animal disease diagnosis laboratories, animal nutrition and metabolism laboratories, animal genetic breeding laboratories, etc.

Key disciplines: Veterinary medicine is the trump card discipline of the school, ranking 28th in the 2024 Soft Science World University Rankings. In addition, disciplines such as biomedicine and animal science also have high visibility and influence, and have achieved a series of important results in teaching and scientific research.

Faculty

The school currently has four faculties, consisting of departments and clinics, namely the Department of Biomedicine, the Department of Pathology, the Livestock and Animal Public Medicine Clinic, and the Small Animal and Horse Disease Clinic.

Ranking

2024 Soft Science World University Rankings by Subject: Veterinary Degree ranks 28th.

2021 Academic Ranking of World Universities: Ranked 801-900.

Expenses

Most university education in Austria is free or almost free, and the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna is no exception. For EU/EEA citizens and students with permanent residence in Austria, there is usually no tuition fee. For non-EU/EEA international students, the tuition fee is relatively low, about 726.72 euros per semester.

Campus

Location and environment: Located in Vienna, the campus environment is beautiful and transportation is convenient. The surrounding supporting facilities are complete, providing good conditions for students' study and life.

Campus facilities: The school has an old and rich library, which is the oldest veterinary medical literature library in the German-speaking area. It contains a large number of professional literature, journals and online databases in veterinary medicine and other related fields. In addition, the school also provides students with student apartments, such as Vetmeduni Student Apartments and Haus Donaufeld, etc. These apartments are equipped with complete living facilities and provide students with a comfortable living environment.