Financial support for veterinary students exists, but it is arranged differently in each country and university.
- Royal Veterinary College, RVC (UK)
Ranks first in the world for veterinary sciences in the QS World Rankings. Tuition fees for international students are about £47,960 per year (2025/2026). This is one of the most expensive options, but the college offers fully funded clinical residencies and internships: residents receive a £27,800 per year scholarship, and interns receive a £19,600 per year scholarship, with full tuition fees covered.
- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Edinburgh (UK)
For the 2026/2027 academic year, it offers two scholarships for international students enrolled in the BVM&S (Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery) program. Each scholarship is worth £5,000 per year for the entire duration of the program. It is awarded on a competitive basis based on academic merit and interview results. The deadline for applications for the 2026/2027 academic year is May 31, 2026.
- WVA/MSD Scholarship for Veterinary Students (International)
The World Veterinary Association, in conjunction with MSD Animal Health, awards scholarships annually to veterinary school students in their 2nd or 3rd year (or later if the program is longer than 4 years). The application is submitted in English. The competition is open to students from most countries.
- Germany – DAAD
The German Academic Exchange Service supports students in veterinary and biological programs. The scholarship for master’s students is 992 euros per month, and for doctoral students, it is 1,300 euros per month (1,400 euros as of February 2026). It includes insurance and transportation costs. However, most programs at public German universities are free of charge, and students only need to pay an administrative fee of 200-400 euros per semester.
For reference: in the UK, tuition for international students costs from 25,000 to more than 65,000 pounds per year, depending on the university. In Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Lithuania — from 4,000 to 12,000 euros per year. In public universities in Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic, tuition may be free or may cost a minimum administrative fee.
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Tip! Scholarships for veterinary programs often require a separate application with its own deadline. You should submit your funding application at the same time as your admission application, not after receiving an offer.
