The University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna (Vetmeduni Austria) is Austria’s only academic centre for veterinary medicine, education and research, and is also the oldest of its kind in the German-speaking world (founded in 1765 by Empress Maria Theresa). It is renowned for providing first-class training with a strong practical focus. Outstanding basic research in veterinary medicine and the natural sciences, as well as applied and clinical research, ensure scientific progress that benefits both animals and humans. Healthy animals and safe animal-derived foodstuffs are a key prerequisite for public health.

The range of courses on offer meets international standards. Content is taught in a problem-based and interdisciplinary manner. Five university clinics, an agricultural teaching and research farm, and the university’s own training centre with a teaching practice are available for clinical and practical training. The university clinics serve both as teaching hospitals and as referral centres for scientifically complex cases referred by practising vets. Animal patients receive medical care all year round, 24 hours a day.

Vetmeduni Austria’s areas of focus:

• One Health – human, animal and environmental health
• Animal health
• Preventive veterinary medicine
• Animal models
• Public Health and Food Safety
• Animal husbandry, animal welfare and animal ethics
• Organismic Biology and Biodiversity

Here you will find an overview of the funding opportunities available to private individuals, companies and foundations:

• Establishing sponsorship awards or honours
• Sponsorship of events and conferences, such as our Open House, which takes place every two years (next date: Saturday 2 October 2027)
• Sponsorship of student information activities
• Lecture hall sponsorship