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The Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences (VLI) at the Estonian University of Life Sciences is starting the 2024 academic year with several significant changes in admission numbers at both the bachelor's and master's levels. Below is a comparison of the admission statistics between 2023 and 2024:

Bachelor's Programs:

• Animal Science:

  • 2023: 125 applications, with a competition rate of 6.25. A total of 26 students were admitted, filling all available spots.
  • 2024: 53 applications were submitted, with the competition rate dropping to 2.65. A total of 28 students were admitted through the regular selection process.

• Circular Bioeconomy (starting in 2024):

  • 2023: This program was not yet available.
  • 2024: The new program attracted significant interest, with 121 applications, a competition rate of 4.03, and 24 students admitted.

• Food Technology:

  • 2023: 80 applications, with a competition rate of 3.20. All 27 available spots were filled.
  • 2024: 102 applications were received, with the competition rate increasing to 4.08. A total of 26 students were admitted through the regular selection process.

• Veterinary Medicine (in Estonian):

  • 2023: A highly popular program with 334 applications and a competition rate of 9.82. A total of 34 students were admitted.
  • 2024: Slightly fewer applications, with 308 submitted, but the competition rate remained high at 8.56. A total of 37 students were admitted through the regular selection process.

• Veterinary Medicine (in English):

  • 2023: 49 applications, with a competition rate of 1.29. All 38 available spots were filled.
  • 2024: 71 applications were submitted, with the competition rate rising to 1.87. All 38 spots were filled through the regular selection process.

Master's Programs:

• Animal Science (part-time studies):

  • 2023: 6 applications, with a low competition rate of 0.40. A total of 3 students were admitted.
  • 2024: The number of applications slightly increased to 7, with a competition rate of 0.47. A total of 5 students were admitted.

• Food Technology (part-time studies):

  • 2023: 16 applications, with a competition rate of 1.07. A total of 9 students were admitted through the regular selection process.
  • 2024: The number of applications decreased to 15, with a stable competition rate of 1.00. A total of 8 students were admitted.

The admission statistics indicate that interest in the programs offered by the Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences at the Estonian University of Life Sciences remains strong, despite some programs experiencing a slight decline in the number of applications and filled study places. Meanwhile, the new Circular Bioeconomy program attracted the expected high level of interest.

We wish everyone a wonderful and inspiring new academic year!