Veterinary faculties across Türkiye have been evaluated using a range of objective criteria, including academic staff strength, graduate success rate, scientific publication performance, and educational infrastructure.

Following a comprehensive analysis, Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Faculty of Veterinary Medicine achieved remarkable success, ranking 4th among the best veterinary faculties in Türkiye based on its high performance scores.

OMU: A Pioneer in Education and Science

With its strong academic staff, modern laboratory and clinical infrastructure, hands-on training opportunities, and high employment rate among graduates, OMU Faculty of Veterinary Medicine continues to be one of Türkiye’s leading institutions in veterinary education.

Top 5 Veterinary Faculties in Türkiye According to 2024 Admission Scores:

1. Ankara University
2. İstanbul University - Cerrahpaşa
3. Bursa Uludağ University
4. Ondokuz Mayıs University
5. ⁠Aydın Adnan Menderes University

Evaluation Criteria

The faculty rankings were based on the following:

• Academic publication and research performance
• Graduate employment rates in the sector
• Laboratory and clinical infrastructure capacity
• Practical training opportunities
• National and international academic collaborations

OMU Faculty of Veterinary Medicine’s outstanding performance across these criteria reflects the university’s research-oriented vision and student-centered educational approach.

Rector Prof. Dr. Fatma Aydın: “We Embrace a High-Impact, Practice-Oriented Education Model”

Commenting on the achievement, OMU Rector Prof. Dr. Fatma Aydın stated:

“The fact that our Faculty of Veterinary Medicine ranks among the top four in Türkiye is a testament to OMU’s quality academic vision and long-standing dedication. We embrace a model of education that is highly productive scientifically, strong in practical application, and responsive to the needs of the era. I sincerely congratulate all academic and administrative staff, students, and alumni who contributed to this success.”

About OMU Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Founded in 1995, OMU Faculty of Veterinary Medicine stands among Türkiye’s top veterinary schools thanks to its strong academic legacy, robust infrastructure, and experienced teaching staff.

The faculty includes:

• 64 professors
• 13 associate professors
• 6 assistant professors
• 31 research assistants

It currently educates 560 undergraduate students.

The faculty aims to train qualified veterinarians with a high knowledge generation and dissemination capacity who can follow scientific developments and solve sectoral problems.

One of Türkiye’s Premier Animal Hospitals

As the only veterinary faculty providing education in the Black Sea region, OMU also operates the region’s only animal hospital, which has achieved significant milestones in 2024:

• Over 30,000 animal examinations
• More than 1,000 successful surgical operations

The hospital includes:

• 4 modern operating rooms
• 2 radiology units
• 6 patient care rooms
• A vaccination room for small animals
• 6 isolation units
• 2 wildlife rehabilitation units
• 9 intensive care cabins
• 2 endoscopy units
• 2 ultrasound devices
• A routine biochemistry laboratory

Accreditation and Internationalization

OMU Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is accredited by the National Accreditation Board VEDEK, and has become one of the most preferred faculties in the country.

It offers graduate programs in nearly all departments and provides both domestic and international academic opportunities through the Erasmus, Farabi, and Mevlana exchange programs.