Overview

The University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, offers a research-oriented Master’s programme Comparative Biomedicine in English, providing students with the necessary skills and qualifications for basic and applied research in the academic field and in the industry as well as for public administration in the life sciences. Graduates also gain the necessary qualifications for subsequent PhD studies.

The interdisciplinary programme focuses on infection and tumour diseases which are a great challenge for our health system – not least because of future consequences of the demographic change.

Careers

Graduates of the Master’s Programme in Comparative Biomedicine pursue careers in a wide variety of settings:

Research in the pharmaceutical and biomedical industry

Product development and research in biomedicine

Universities and other post-secondary institutions of higher education

Non-university research institutions

Public and private research facilities

Public and private health facilities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Tumour Signalling Pathways

Infection Biomedicine

Molecular Biology

Biomedicine

Biomodels

Virology, Bacteriology, Parasitology

Immunology and Pathology

Bioinformatics

Audience

Graduates of the Master’s Programme in Comparative Biomedicine pursue careers in a wide variety of settings:

Research in the pharmaceutical and biomedical industry
Product development and research in biomedicine
Universities and other post-secondary institutions of higher education
Non-university research institutions
Public and private research facilities
Public and private health facilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-18 00:00:00

More details

Aptitude Test: scheduled to take place from July 20th to 24th, 2026, in Vienna

Cost contribution: EUR 60,-

Admission to degree programme opens in mid-August.

Language

English

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87

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vienna, Austria

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Biology Immunology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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87

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of general university entrance qualification (original document)

With the certifications prescribed for the country of issue Legalisation requirements

If the documents were not issued in German or in English, a translation by a court-certified translator must be provided.

Proof of additional and supplementary examinations, if applicable Additional and supplementary examinations

Passport or national identity card

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

1452 EUR / year

≈ 1452 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Regular students (past prescribed standard period of study + grace semesters): € 363,36

Third country nationals: € 726,72

Living costs

Vienna

Austria

861 - 1331 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Audience

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Vienna

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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