University of Veterinary Sciences Brno
Veterinární univerzita Brno | |
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1918 |
| Rector | Alois Nečas |
| Location | , 49°13′2.21″N 16°35′45.2″E / 49.2172806°N 16.595889°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Nickname | VFU, VETUNI |
| Website | www |
The University of Veterinary Sciences Brno (Czech: Veterinární univerzita Brno, abbreviated VFU or VETUNI) is a public university located in Brno, Czech Republic.
It was founded on December 12, 1918, as the Veterinary College, and its first rector was Edward Babak. It is a natural science university that educates experts in the veterinary field. It is the only university in the Czech Republic offering a study program in veterinary medicine. The university campus has specialized clinics for small animals, birds and exotic animals, horses, ruminants, and pigs, other institutes of pre-clinical disciplines, and a library.