Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027 — apply before Jan 2027
- Starting September 2027 — apply before Jul 2027
Language
English, German
Credits
12 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Zürich, Switzerland
Disciplines
Veterinary Medicine
Overview
The doctorate in Veterinary Medicine is offered at the University of Zurich.
Key facts
In writing their thesis, students acquire skills in conducting scholarly research in the field of veterinary medicine or related biomedical life sciences, including the ability to plan and conduct research as well as to evaluate and interpret findings and present them in written form.
Programme Structure
Modules include:
- Book Club Anaesthesiology
- Colloquium in Pathology
- Colloquium on Reproduction in Domestic Animals
- Current Aspects of Parasitological Research
- Current Problems in Laboratory Medicine and Clinical Research
- Current Problems in Pharmacology
- Current Topics of Oncology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Master’s degree diploma from a state-accredited university.
- Credits for any transferred coursework must also have been acquired at a state-accredited university.
- The diploma itself is state-accredited.
- The diploma grants entitlement to pursue doctoral studies at a state-accredited university in the relevant country.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 517 AUD / year (≈ 300 CHF / year)
- Domestic: 517 AUD / year (≈ 300 CHF / year)
Surcharge for foreign students at PhD level — 100 CHF.
Living costs
Zürich, Switzerland: 3,308–4,432 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
