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Date and Venue
VetNEST Summer School 2025 will be held at the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
The official language of the VetNEST Summer School is English.
CERTIFICATE FOR PARTICIPATIONÂ
A certificate of participation will be given to participants after completing all the requirements of the VetNEST Summer School.
The University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest is the only veterinary school in Hungary. It is accredited to issue the diplomas of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.), Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology and the postgraduate degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) in veterinary sciences. The university also has a fundamental role in teaching the Master of Science (MSc) course in biology. In 2023 we have launched Zoology course that offers a master’s degree and fully available in English.
The University has an uninterrupted teaching record for more than two centuries, making it thus one of the oldest veterinary schools in the world. UVMB was founded in 1787, we have over 230 years of tradition in veterinary education and more than 30 years of experience with teaching international students.
The university is accredited by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (E.A.E.V.E.) and the diploma of the university is accepted in all European countries and several other countries as well.
We have almost 50 international partner universities and we are founding members of the VetNEST network.
UVMB’s fields of research are basic, paraclinical and clinical sciences.
Our Veterinary Medicine course is 5,5 years that is available fully in English as well as in Hungarian. First two years of veterinary studies can also be leant in German language.
Interdisciplinary research
The Department of Interdisciplinary Life Sciences is composed of the Research Institute of Wildlife Ecology, the Konrad Lorenz Institute of Ethology, and the Messerli Research Institute.
Messerli Research Institute
At the Messerli Research Institute, scientifically based findings for the coexistence of humans and animals are developed and expanded.
The aim of the Department of Interdisciplinary Life Sciences is to promote excellence in scientific research, offer high-quality research-led teaching and provide top-quality academic services. The research of the associated institutes focuses on the behaviour and needs of animals and their interaction with humans and the environment
STAY
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Star City Hotel Budapest
Address: 1078 Budapest, István street 14. (just 5 minutes away (by foot) from University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest)
https://www.mellowmoodhotels.com/hotels/star-city-hotel/
- Participants will be placed in rooms with 2beds (meaning 2 students/room) with own shower and restroom.
- Booking includes breakfast at the Hotel.
- Check in: 2pm, 6th July 2025
- Check out: 11am, 11th July 2025
Star City Hotel
Budapest, Hungary
About
The three-star Star City Hotel is located just a few minutes from the Eastern Railway station. Near one of the top transportation hubs, our hotel is easily accessible from any part of the capital. Quiet and comfort are our priority, which shows in our nicely furnished rooms that ensure our guests a calm and relaxing environment.
On request, we can provide baby crib and bathroom essentials to our guests who arrive with a child. We offer high-standard services to make your holiday more awesome, so feel free to ask for our help while staying in our hotel.
Environment
Star City Hotel is located in the 7th district of Budapest, just a few minutes away from the Eastern Railway Station and Metro stop. The excellent infrastructure is the main reason for staying with us, and the main tourist attractions in the city are just 15 minutes away from the hotel.
Attractions Nearby
Andrássy Avenue 5596.19km
Budapest Zoo 5597.26km
Erkel Theater 5595.11km
Heroes’ Square 5596.86km
Hungexpo Budapest Fair Centre 5596.27km
Papp László Budapest Sports Arena 5596.47km
Synagogue 5594.48km
Széchenyi Bath 5597.41km
Our student home Dückegasse leaves nothing else to wish for. Apartments with terraces, wellness area, roof terrace and regular room cleaning are just some of the many amenities it offers. The modern building is conveniently located opposite the University of Veterinary Medicine (VU Vienna) near Donaupark.
Move in and feel good! The particularly friendly atmosphere at Dückegasse will immediately make you and your pet feel at home. Whether you are studying, doing an internship, or working, here you have space and peace for yourself and can still enjoy community life.
Address: DĂĽckegasse 3, 1220 Vienna
Email: international@vetmeduni.ac.at
Price: 36€ per night
Location: University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest
Office for International Relations, 1077 Budapest, Rottenbiller str. 50, 1st Floor office nr. 30
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Often described as the “Little Paris of Middle Europe”, Budapest is famous not only for the monuments reflecting its own 1,000-year-old culture but also for the relics of others who settled here. Budapest is the capital city of Hungary, and as such, it is the country’s principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. With less than 2 millions of its inhabitants, it is the biggest city in the country. Half of the university students of the country study here.
The capital has two sides, Buda and Pest, stretching along the banks of the Danube, representing two different characters of the city. Suburban Buda and its historic castle district offer medieval streets and houses, museums, caves and Roman ruins. The dynamic Pest side boasts the largest parliament building in Europe, riverside promenades, flea markets, bookstores, antique stores and café houses.
Budapest has a lot to offer. Museums and galleries, churches and synagogues, palaces and historic buildings, baths and pools are presented together with the influence of Secession in the city.
CURRENCY
Hungary and Budapest’s official currency is the Hungarian Forint (Ft, HUF). Although the country has wanted to replace the Forint with the euro since 2003, it still doesn’t have a target date to adopt the euro.
Banknotes and coins
The Forint is made up of the following banknotes: 500 Ft, 1,000 Ft, 2,000 Ft, 5,000 Ft, 10,000 Ft and 20,000 Ft. It also includes the following coins: 5 Ft, 10 Ft, 20 Ft, 50 Ft and 100 Ft.
How to pay?
The easiest way to save on commissions is to pay with your credit or debit card. The exchange rate is current when you pay with a card and the maximum fee, depending on the issuer of the card, is usually 1%.
Money exchange in Budapest
The best exchange rates are normally found in the bureau de change in the city centre. The average rates in banks, airports and hotels are usually higher.
Before your holidays, we suggest you ask your bank what commissions they apply for withdrawing Forints. This way, you’ll be able to see what the best option is for you. In our case, we prefer to take money out of the cash points instead of exchanging money. Â
Exchange rate
500 Ft (US$ 1.30)