Study Veterinary Medicine Across Iceland and Poland
Earn two recognised qualifications while studying at two UNIgreen universities.
Begin your studies at the Agricultural University of Iceland (AUI) before continuing your veterinary education at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW). Upon successful completion, graduates receive both a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agricultural Sciences – Animal Health by including Semesters 5 and 6 delivered at SGGW and a Professional Degree in Veterinary Medicine which is equivalent to a Veterinary surgeon.
Students begin their studies in Iceland (AUI) before continuing their education in Poland (SGGW), benefiting from an international learning environment and the combined expertise of two leading universities in agricultural and veterinary sciences.
At the Glance
- Duration: 5,5 years – 11 semesters
- Language: Icelandic and English at AUI and English at SGGW
- Partners Universities
- Agricultural University of Iceland (AUI)
- Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW)
- ECTS: 360
- Study mode: Full-time
- Mobility: 2 years in Iceland + 3.5 years in Poland
Why Choose this Programme?
- First joint veterinary programme within UNIgreen
- Study in two European countries
- International academic experience
- Access to modern veterinary facilities
- Learn from internationally recognised experts
- Join the European University Alliance for sustainable agriculture and life sciences
- Graduate with two recognised qualifications
Who is it for?
Students interested in veterinary medicine, animal health, animal welfare and livestock sciences who wish to follow an international study pathway leading to professional veterinary qualifications and gain experience in both Iceland and Poland.
What will you gain?
- Comprehensive knowledge of animal health and veterinary sciences.
- Hands-on practical skills relevant to animal care and livestock production.
- International learning and mobility opportunities.
- Improved language, communication and intercultural competencies.
- Enhanced career opportunities in veterinary and animal health professions.
About the Programme
The Double Degree Programme in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health is a joint educational initiative developed within the UNIgreen Alliance by the Agricultural University of Iceland (AUI) and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW).
The programme combines expertise in animal health, agricultural sciences and veterinary medicine, allowing students to study in two European countries while benefiting from complementary academic strengths.
Students complete the first part of their studies in Iceland before continuing their veterinary education in Poland.
Stage
University
P
Semesters 1–2
AUI – Bachelor studies in Animal Health
Focusing on foundational courses in animal health, biological sciences and agricultural sciences
Semesters 2–3
AUI – Bachelor studies in Animal Health
Advanced courses in animal health, veterinary sciences and practical animal husbandry
Semesters 5–6
SGGW – Veterinary Medicine degree (also recognised by AUI)
Studying Animal Health in an international environment
AUI Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agricultural Sciences – Animal Health completed
Semesters 7–10
SGGW – Veterinary Medicine degree
Studying Veterinary Medicine in an international environment
Semesters 11
SGGW – Veterinary Medicine degree
Online studies and clinical rotations as part of the Veterinary Medicine programme
SGGW: Professional Degree in Veterinary Medicine completed
Study Path at SGGW
Internship, practice Student is obliged to complete: husbandry practice, veterinary inspection, clinical practice.
Year 1
Anatomy, cell biology, histology & embryology, biology, chemistry, biophysics, information technology, Latin, copyrights, genetics, biostatistics, agronomy
Year 2
Biochemistry, physiology, animal husbandry and breeding, ethology, epidemiology, microbiology, immunology
Year 3
Parasitology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, clinical and laboratory diagnostics
Year 4
Farm animal and equine diseases, meat hygiene, pathomorphology, feed hygiene, imagine diagnostics, safety of animal-origin food, zoonosis, toxicology, andrology, fish diseases, ethical aspects of veterinary practice
Year 5
Dogs and cat diseases, dietetics, avian diseases, administration and legal aspects in veterinary, fur animal diseases, veterinary prevention, milk hygiene, clinic rotations
Year 6
Clinical rotations, herd health management
Carrer Opportunities
- veterinary surgeon / doctor of veterinary medicine in small animals, large animals or mixed practices
- veterinary inspection / public health protection agencies
- veterinary border control
- general, medical and veterinary research (PhD studies, research companies and institutions)
- laboratory practice
- animal health protection agencies
- pharmaceutical industry
Admission requirement
- Secondary school qualification granting access to higher education in Iceland, and Icelandic and English language proficiency on the B2 level verified by entry test.
- To continue to the Veterinary Medicine programme at SGGW, students must successfully complete the first four semesters at AUI.
- English language proficiency at a minimum B2 level is required for progression to SGGW.
Contact
Christian Schulze ([email protected])