Szent István University - Veterinary MEGATHREAD

jamesdots · 11-05-2010 5:34pm #1

has any done the entrance exam for this?
i looked at the topics on the brochure and i can't find a few of them in my Bio or Chem books
Is it hard compared to leaving?

Alibear · 24-05-2010 7:44pm

I'm only finishing 5th year, but I will be applying to all veterinary medicine courses in Eastern Europe.

A friend of mine did it and found it was comparable with the Leaving Cert., and in fact some questions were much easier as they had multiple choices.

I found some sample questions on one of the University websites - I have saved the website somewhere so I'll try and find it for you

Alibear · 24-05-2010 7:51pm

Scroll down to the attachments at the very bottom of the page...

http://www.uvm.sk/en/node/1374

jamesdots · 25-05-2010 12:05am

thanks a mill i'm only finishing 5th year 2! although slovakia sounds alot more off putting than Hungary ha although as long as i get in somewhere
add me on msn <snip>

pow wow · 25-05-2010 7:12am

jamesdots, I've removed your personal details from your post so you don't get all manner of spammers emailing you. It helps to use the PM (Private Message) function to contact other members.

Click on the user's name in the thread and private message is the second option down. It'll take you to a new screen to do it.

ashlingm · 30-06-2010 2:10am

Hey Im a student over there now so should be able to help you a bit.

The enterance exam is not too bad, like if your pretty good at biology and chemistry you should be fine. It does go into a bit more detail then LC though...but nothing worth worrying about (I did a year of college in ireland so I had that to help me)

The multiple choice isnt quite as easy as it sounds. I cant remember if we had it for biology but we definately had it for chemistry! I remember it asking questions that LC equations would be used for but the answers would be like .5 / .05 / .005 so If you screw up your calculations anywhere youve got a definate wrong answer ...no attempt marks here! Make sure you bring along a calculater! Under the pressure of a time limit and getting a place in vet college you will feel a bit nervous or panic...but just chill and relax!

Best of luck to you both

Youll LOVE budapest!

lorebringer · 11-07-2010 10:57pm

Hoping to go to Budapest to study Veterinary this coming Sept, one big problem - accommodation! I haven't a clue where to start. Does anyone know good websites to find somewhere to live?! Please pm me details if you do, thanks in advance

romur84 · 20-07-2010 12:02pm

I am going over to study Dentistry in Semmelweis. I would recommend anywhere in the 6th district. Mail me if you have any questions. There are lots of Irish in Szent, you'll have no trouble settling in!

HOBO123 · 24-07-2010 11:19am

im jumping on the band wagon here but i was just wondering what its like over there to study .. i sat my leaving cert this year and if i dont get the points im hoping to go to budapest for veterinary.. can anyone help on what the city is like as in is it safe , is the college nice , what is the course like , college life , accommodation , living in Budapest i.e food etc .. lots of questions but i would like to clear up things so im sure moving abroad is for me

ashlingm · 01-08-2010 2:54pm

lorebringer wrote: »

Hoping to go to Budapest to study Veterinary this coming Sept, one big problem - accommodation! I haven't a clue where to start. Does anyone know good websites to find somewhere to live?! Please pm me details if you do, thanks in advance

Pm'ing you now

HOBO123 wrote: »

im jumping on the band wagon here but i was just wondering what its like over there to study .. i sat my leaving cert this year and if i dont get the points im hoping to go to budapest for veterinary.. can anyone help on what the city is like as in is it safe , is the college nice , what is the course like , college life , accommodation , living in Budapest i.e food etc .. lots of questions but i would like to clear up things so im sure moving abroad is for me

Did you find out if you got in yet ??

The city is lovely, have to say I feel much safer walking around there at night then Dublin. Its quite a lively city so there is always people around and its all lit up so you do feel safe. There is 24 hour shops everywhere, the city is always buzzing. The only downside is that there is alot of homeless people, they dont really bother you though. You do just see them asleep on benches at night in the warmer months then they go elsewhere once winter hits.

The college is grand. There is a clinic on site so always sick pets coming and going. Lecture halls are perfect size - not too big not too small. Lectures and Labs teaching hours start from 8.15 and go on till 7pm. Obviously you wont be in that long, but be prepared for a few early starts during the week but your usually finished by about 3-4pm with a few breaks in between.

College life is good, there are sports teams that go around europe and compete in leagues. There are no real clubs or societies in the college which I found strange but it is small enough that everyone knows everyone and you do just organise trips and activities amongst yourselves

Accomodation has to be organised by yourself and not the college - if you want some websites to look at just let me know. There should be a few people around on the day of registration looking for room mates so that is always an option. I didnt organise accomodation until I had moved there, a good lot of people in my year had it sorted before they went over though

The food is grand, its a pretty westernised country - not what I was expecting at all! There is a huugeee tescos close by, loads of smaller tesco express's and spars. There is 24 shops everywhere which I find really handy! There is burger kings and 24 hour McDonalds too. Dont be worrying about food though, Its pretty much the same as Ireland. There is also a Lidl over there too. Oh I know tea drinkers usually bring over barrys tea from home though!

If you have any more questions feel free to pm me

Tryst · 07-08-2010 5:58pm

I'm going to the vet college this september too and I was wondering is it possible to get a job at the on site clinic? Also are there many mature students doing the course? And finally on a completely off topic question but is there a gym on or near the campus?

ashlingm · 08-08-2010 3:44pm

Tryst wrote: »

I'm going to the vet college this september too and I was wondering is it possible to get a job at the on site clinic? Also are there many mature students doing the course? And finally on a completely off topic question but is there a gym on or near the campus?

There is a small and exotic animal clinic on site. I think from 3rd year its compulsory to do hours there as part of your course work. There is also a large animal clinic close by where you also go for practical expericence. The 1st two years of the course are pretty much all theory based and working with cadavers.

There are a good lot of mature students doing the course. In each year there are usually about 5-10 Irish mature students. But it dosent seem to be an issue, all the irish really get on well with each other and everyone just hangs out with everyone.

Oh my god - gyms! There everywhere! Theres a small one on campus as far as I know. But there is usually one on every second street so youll have plently of oppertunity to pick and choose. There is also a football and soccer college team that train and go off around europe to play matches. There was talk of a basketball and volleyball team - not sure if its still happening though as Ive no interest in them so dont really know what they get up to!

Tryst · 08-08-2010 9:16pm

ashlingm wrote: »

There is a small and exotic animal clinic on site. I think from 3rd year its compulsory to do hours there as part of your course work. There is also a large animal clinic close by where you also go for practical expericence. The 1st two years of the course are pretty much all theory based and working with cadavers.

There are a good lot of mature students doing the course. In each year there are usually about 5-10 Irish mature students. But it dosent seem to be an issue, all the irish really get on well with each other and everyone just hangs out with everyone.

Oh my god - gyms! There everywhere! Theres a small one on campus as far as I know. But there is usually one on every second street so youll have plently of oppertunity to pick and choose. There is also a football and soccer college team that train and go off around europe to play matches. There was talk of a basketball and volleyball team - not sure if its still happening though as Ive no interest in them so dont really know what they get up to!

Thanks for the info! As I've worked as and studied veterinary medicine as a veterinary nurse here I was curious if I can keep my skills up to scratch with a part time job in their clinic. Guess I will find out when I arrive!

I did not want to feel like an old fogey in a sea of young 'uns

Sarahhhhh · 02-06-2011 4:32pm

Hi guys.
Is there anyone going to Budapest to study veterinary/medicine in the Szent Istvan Uni this year? I've got my place and I'm going over there this September '11.
I would love to hear from anyone else thinking about going down the same route

ezer · 23-06-2011 3:36pm

im going to budapest this year for veterinary also. i am going over in july to find accomodation.iv been told to look in the 6th and 7th districts to be close to the college. the student housing service are very good.

Omentum · 26-07-2011 4:17pm

Try and stay away from 7th district if you can. It's pretty grim. Try near octogon it's closer to everything and a better neigbourhood. Budapest is the best decision i've ever made. Study hard from the get go and you'll be able to party hard too.

ezer · 26-07-2011 7:22pm

oops, iv already rented a flat on same street as university as of last friday. i have three big dogs which complicated things so i couldnt be very fussy. any advice in general? whats the story with buying books, a guy that graduated last year told me not to bother buying just photocopy stuff.

ambergambler · 08-08-2011 7:53pm

Yeah, defo no need to buy any books. Not yet anyhoo.. Much of what you need you can get copies of, or get in the library. Make sure you're back amongst things in time for the boat trip. I almost didn't bother with it last year, would have been devied to miss it, in hindsight!

mae71 · 20-08-2011 1:17pm

Hey ezer, Im hoping to start in Budapest next year, and I was also wondering how things would work with bringing my dog considering the long hours I anticipate having to stay in the library and all, was it difficult to find somewhere to live that would allow dogs? Do you have an enclosed space for them outdoors like a graden or something, I really don't want to have to leave my pooch behind if I get accepted......

Tryst · 21-08-2011 8:19pm

Hey mae,

most accomodation are aparments in the city so no outdoor gardens for the dog. Most people I know who do have dogs keep them indoors and walk them a lot which can be a welcome break from the books. The dogs seem to be happy enough as long as they are frequently walked.

On a side note I lived in district 7 all last year and found it a fine area to live in but the rent in that area is more expensive than in others I found. If anyone has an questions feel free to pm me.

bg397 · 24-08-2011 12:28pm

hey im a student in the university and have a three bedroom apartment. there are two people in it but one room is free. anyone who is interested in renting a room please conyact me.

budavet2010 · 24-08-2011 7:58pm

Hi all,
I graduated from Budapest last year and my lovlely 3 bedroom apartment is lying empty. It's a great apt, great building and in a brilliant location in the centre of Budapest, but only a 10 minute walk to szie uni.
Anyone interested please let me know, can email pictures and details and can arrange to view in bp next week.

user1989 · 27-08-2011 2:53pm

Hi, could anyone tell me how to apply for veterinary in Budapest? Is it an exam? how hard is the exam? Are points considered? How competitive is it to get in?

Quest1 · 09-09-2011 2:22pm

Hi, I am hoping to sit the entrance exam next May in Dublin. Is anyone out there planning on doing it? or has already done it? How bad is it and whats the oral exam like?

Im 27 and have wanted to do veterinary for years and have just decided that i should go for it. Im going to enroll in Biology and chemistry classes for the year previous but im not sure of thats enough to cover the entrance exam?

Any advice or tips would be greaty appreciated!

EibhlisS · 19-11-2011 9:40pm

Hi, I'm planning on sitting the entrance exam next May. and was wondering if anyone has any tips about it? Is it hard? I'm doing biology and Chemistry for my leaving. Also I have no idea about fees and accommodation, how much would it cost per year for living and tuition and everything?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Quest1 · 21-11-2011 1:28pm

Hi Eibhlis,

I am also taking the entrance exam in May. Im 27 so im doing grinds in Chem and Biology to prepare but i think the content is similar to the Leaving cert so should be good. Fees are €10800 per year and renting costs start at about €250 per month. You should look up the college website for all the info you need in relation to applying. They are below:

www.studyhungary.hu/
www.univet.hu/english/education/0910/respermit09.pdf

nmamaliger · 21-11-2011 11:38pm

Hello!

Sorry if this seems random, but I am attending Szent Istvan University this coming February, I happened to find this thread while looking for help with accommodation, I'm a little nervous about looking for it. I am a US student that is transferring to Szent Istvan Vet and because I have previously taken some of the classes offered in the Sept semester, the university has offered me a February start. This sort of puts me in a weird position because of the late start, but I would like to find a room mate that can help me get around the city and the school.
I was wondering if you know about where I can find help to find a February room mate? Is there anywhere I can post?

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your help!

Quest1 · 23-11-2011 1:58pm

Hello!

Lucky you starting in February - thats great! Im not too sure about accomodation but I do know the college offer a housing service so they could help you find exactly what you are looking for so perhaps if you contact them.
I imagine as soon as you make a few friends you will probably be able to switch you arrangements to suit you anyway.

Congratultions and best of luck! I hope to see you next year!!!:)

Nolimits12 · 19-01-2012 2:25am

How do you apply for the entrance exams?

Gurdy · 22-01-2012 8:02pm

Nolimits12 wrote: »

How do you apply for the entrance exams?

Hi Nolimits12,

There's an agent in Cork who you can use to help you apply, and he'll tell you when and where the exam is.

His name is Tim O'Leary and his phone number is 028-28197. He helped me with my application (I'm studying Medicine in southern Hungary now), so I don't know how the University contact you about the exam, but I'm sure they'll let you know.

Good luck

Anthony16 · 22-02-2012 1:45pm

hey guys,
just curious,
Is the budapest vet degree transferable around the world?
Just curious as i know last year 80% of UCD vet grads could not get any work in ireland but they are able to work in australia,new zealand,USA.
Just curious if people here dont find work after graduating what happens?
Im guessing the medics in hungary have no problems with this,lucky f******:D
Thanks

Nolimits12 · 22-02-2012 1:53pm

Anthony16 wrote: »

hey guys,
just curious,
Is the budapest vet degree transferable around the world?
Just curious as i know last year 80% of UCD vet grads could not get any work in ireland but they are able to work in australia,new zealand,USA.
Just curious if people here dont find work after graduating what happens?
Im guessing the medics in hungary have no problems with this,lucky f******:D
Thanks

Hey I was talking to a girl in third year over there and she said that the graduates of last years class all had jobs. As far as I know it is transferrable but to work in usa it seems you need to do an internship and residency to specialise in your specific area otherwise all you can do is castrations. Worked with an equine vet from Spain when I was in USA and he studied in spain but did his internship in NY and his residency in PENN state.

My vet actually graduated from budapest and he works in Ireland.

Anthony16 · 22-02-2012 6:59pm

Interesting,im guessing those budavets have relations back home and got jobs that way or maybe got them in the uk?
Ill be starting Vet In UCD in september so just looking to keep an eye on the market,which looks to be getting flooded.
Am guessing a lot of vets will have to work abroad from now on so its good the degree is transferable

Nolimits12 wrote: »

Hey I was talking to a girl in third year over there and she said that the graduates of last years class all had jobs. As far as I know it is transferrable but to work in usa it seems you need to do an internship and residency to specialise in your specific area otherwise all you can do is castrations. Worked with an equine vet from Spain when I was in USA and he studied in spain but did his internship in NY and his residency in PENN state.

My vet actually graduated from budapest and he works in Ireland.

Nolimits12 · 22-02-2012 7:19pm

Anthony16 wrote: »

Interesting,im guessing those budavets have relations back home and got jobs that way or maybe got them in the uk?
Ill be starting Vet In UCD in september so just looking to keep an eye on the market,which looks to be getting flooded.

Yep, I think the low employment rate is because the UCD course was only recently made a degree recognised wordwide.

I have researched and spoke to people everywhere about the different veterinary options. I've been told Poland is good because of the practicality of the course in comparison with the UCD course structure. Hmm I'm leaving my applications off till autumn.

Anthony16 · 22-02-2012 10:43pm

Would u have any idea what the irish male/female ratio is for budapest vet students?
UCD seems to be mainly girls.
Also seems many vets(including men) dont want to be involved in large animal long term.
Vet i spoke to recently advertised a mixed animal position in a big town a while back and got 4 applications so far.people with 10 years experience applying but no large animal experience.

Nolimits12 wrote: »

Yep, I think the low employment rate is because the UCD course was only recently made a degree recognised wordwide.

I have researched and spoke to people everywhere about the different veterinary options. I've been told Poland is good because of the practicality of the course in comparison with the UCD course structure. Hmm I'm leaving my applications off till autumn.

Rachaelk20 · 29-02-2012 7:36pm

I just got accepted today! Anybody else heading over this year?

Budlight · 12-03-2012 1:01pm

Congrats Rachael on geting accepted. I am currently studying for the GAMSATS (Next week) at the moment to try and get UCD but I only gave myself 7 weeks to prepare. I know there is competition for places but im a little wary now that that application for Budapest is past (exams in May). Can anyone put my mind at ease to say that I still have time to apply if not... ****

Hope prep is going well for those preparing for exams.

AnnaJK · 12-03-2012 10:10pm

Hey RachaelK20, I got accepted this year as well!! And I also have the GAMSTAT to do!! And the representative said that there not in a hurry for applications I think you have until the end of April!!

kellyk213 · 13-03-2012 1:04pm

Hi guys,
Just got accepted for vet in Sept in Budapest, just wondering does anybody know of any grants or funding available for mature students? Bank not willing to give loan so bit worried about being able to accept my place!

AnnaJK · 13-03-2012 2:01pm

kellyk213 wrote: »

Hi guys,
Just got accepted for vet in Sept in Budapest, just wondering does anybody know of any grants or funding available for mature students? Bank not willing to give loan so bit worried about being able to accept my place!

Hi kellyk213 I've also been searching for funding I'm not a mature student but there doesn't seem to be much funding available to do courses over seas, well definitely not any for Hungary, I'm just currently looking for funding from businesses and educational trusts and that...you could try writing to some also? but also contact your local VEC and ask if you can apply for a grant as a mature student because i think you might be able to not 100% sure though!

8mile · 17-03-2012 11:24pm

From what ive heard it works out way cheaper to do veterinary in Warsaw,8k,cheaper to live also.

crazyaoifs · 27-05-2012 3:43pm

kellyk213 wrote: »

Hi guys,
Just got accepted for vet in Sept in Budapest, just wondering does anybody know of any grants or funding available for mature students? Bank not willing to give loan so bit worried about being able to accept my place!

Hi Kelly, I'm also heading over in sept! I'm a mature student, I contacted the citizens information bureau and according to them there is grants available for full/part fees paid and also a maintenance grant depending if your eligible or not. They take into account your previous study, Income, if ur dependant on your parents or not etc etc etc.
Budapest in the EU so there must be money somewhere for students wanting to study abroad.
Keep an eye on studentfinance.ie grant applications shud be up and running soon.
It's worth a try, nothing to lose!

little_bird_ · 24-06-2012 8:45pm

Hi all, got accepted too! So excited! Does anybody know how much it costs to live in Budapest as a student? wondering how much to budget per month, also where is the best place to go looking for accomadation? the university housing office? Any help gratefully recieved!

Owlman2 · 20-07-2012 6:58pm

Hi guys,

I'm totally new here, just made the account 5 minutes ago so apologies if I'm making a thread that's been done a million times before. I'm particularly looking for info from people who are currently doing vet med in budapest.

First off, how difficult is it to get accepted on the course? I intend to apply as a mature student soon to get on the course starting September 2013.
I'm 25 and have a degree in biochemistry and am currently finishing my PhD in immunology in the UK. I'm told I will likely be exempt from 1 year of the course because I already have a scientific background. Can anyone confirm this? I did enquire with Szent Istvan Uni but they didn't tell me much.

Considering the fees are approx 11k per year with living costs on top of that, I'm sure most people have to borrow the money. I'm no exception to this. Does anyone know roughly how much one would have to borrow to fund 4.5 years in Budapest?

While I'm here I may as well ask about the quality of the course itself? I have heard many good things and have no reason to doubt it, I'd just like to get as many opinions as possible. Thanks

neadstan · 25-07-2012 12:49am

Hi Guys

I currently have a room available in a 3 bed apartment. We are 2 female vet students 5th and 2nd yr. Apartment is 10 mins walk from college . If anyone is interested give me a shout

BantryJohn · 27-09-2012 8:01pm

Is it true that there is a high failure rate in Budapest? I read it in a UK student forum, and that there are a few people who left budapest and went to slovakia because they hated budapest. I'm thinking of applying next year, Warsaw because it's cheaper, but I'm keeping an open mind on budapest if I hear better things. Do any of ye know which of the two is better for practical learning in the final years? Cheers, John.

siobhan93 · 02-01-2013 11:00pm

Is there many irish people over there? And also, do they veterinary nursing there or just veterinary medicine?!

Monaghan Farmer 2 · 28-01-2013 9:30pm

Is anyone going over in September 13, I got accepted as a transfer student today!

LaurVet · 30-01-2013 2:44pm

Hi, I am also hoping to get a place in either Szent Istvan, Budapest or UVM Kosice. I was talking to someone who was doing veterinary in Budapest and had to transfer to UVM, and he already had a degree in Pharmacy.

Just wondering if many people know the difference in the standard of teaching, and does it affect your chances of getting a job? UVM is 6,500 per year and four years, whereas Budapest is 10,800 per year for 5.5 years. Does this mean that there are different standards?

There is a good thread on thestudentroom.co.uk on UVM Kosice is anyone is interested, some repliers are very helpful. It seems more personal and homely in Kosice than Budapest. http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=843253

KatieO17 · 18-02-2013 3:39pm

Monaghan Farmer 2 wrote: »

Is anyone going over in September 13, I got accepted as a transfer student today!

Hi I got accepted as a transfer student a few weeks ago too!! Apart from a girl who I've met through a friend in college your the only other person I can see who's said they've been accepted!

Nolimits12 · 19-02-2013 12:55pm

Hey! Are you sure the graduate course in Buda is 5.5 years? I thought it was only 4.. If its 5.5 I think I may go to UVM.

The main thing thats putting me off UVM right now is the distance. To get there you have to travel to Budapest and then get a 40 euro taxi to UVM Kosice. It worries me as it makes it really hard to go home, which I would like to do in the beginning when I'm homesick. But I guess if there are a lot of irish going over it wont be so bad..

LaurVet wrote: »

Hi, I am also hoping to get a place in either Szent Istvan, Budapest or UVM Kosice. I was talking to someone who was doing veterinary in Budapest and had to transfer to UVM, and he already had a degree in Pharmacy.

Just wondering if many people know the difference in the standard of teaching, and does it affect your chances of getting a job? UVM is 6,500 per year and four years, whereas Budapest is 10,800 per year for 5.5 years. Does this mean that there are different standards?

There is a good thread on thestudentroom.co.uk on UVM Kosice is anyone is interested, some repliers are very helpful. It seems more personal and homely in Kosice than Budapest. http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=843253

Szent István University - Veterinary MEGATHREAD

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