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EBO Application 2025

EBO 2025 Exam Announcement:

In 2025, the EBO will be running 2 examinations for those seeking to achieve the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma:

Please ensure that you apply on-time, late application requests will not be considered

For online exams, a remote-proctoring system will be used (a third party service that will monitor candidates taking exams through their devices). Applicants should be sure that their device and broadband will be capable of taking an examination online. Most modern laptops (Windows 10 or Apple Mac) should be adequate, but we will provide a test so that you can check

PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE APPLYING FOR EITHER EXAM

• Please note there is a limited capacity of places for the EBO Exam. Therefore, in the event of high demand a ‘first come first served’ policy will be implemented. So it is in your interest to submit your application urgently.
• Please ensure you read the examination eligibility criteria in advance of completing your application – http://www.ebo-online.org/ebo-exam/eligibility-to-sit-exam/ If you are still unsure about your eligibility please contact ebo@ebo-online.org before submitting an application.
• Please select the application link according to your qualification status (Specialist/Resident)
  Specialist applicants – must be a Specialist at the time of application. Resident applicants – must have begun the final year of residency at the time of the EBO examination. http://www.ebo-online.org/ebo-exam/eligibility-to-sit-exam/ 
• German Specialists are required to upload a copy of their Specialist certification during the application stage, please have it ready before applying
• French Specialists are required to upload a copy of their CV during the application stage, please have it ready before applying
• All Residents are required to upload an approval letter from their programme chair/ Head of department during the application stage. Resident applications are not complete without this letter, please have it ready before applying online. Please see sample of an approval letter Approval Letter Sample
• Please note you will be required to upload your photo during the application process. Applications are not complete without this photo so please ensure you have it ready before applying online. Photo should be head and shoulders passport style in Jpeg format.
• Residents from EBO accredited centres will have a reduced exam fee of €450, accredited centres are listed on the resident application form
• Please note it is very important to respond to all email correspondence regarding the exam without delay. In the event of delayed responses, we may be forced to cancel your application.
• The fee to sit the 2025 EBO exams is €500 and is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please ensure that you are eligible and available to sit the 2025 EBO Exam before applying, as no refunds/transfers will be processed.
• The EBO 2025 exam is published in English only. Please ensure that your understanding of English is at an acceptable level to sit this exam as no alternatives are available.

 

Spring Exam: Online May 16th 2025, Exam Application:

Electronic Spring exam: MCQ and CC at home on the computer of the candidate, English language

Applications Open October 3rd 2024

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 13th 2024 at 18.00 CET

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN:

Autumn Exam: In person in Berlin, September 25th 2025, Exam Application:

Berlin onsite: MCQ on tablets, VV face to face with 2 examiners using English language

Applications will open on March 26th 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 4th 2025 at 18.00 CEST or when capacity has been reached, whichever comes first

Applications now Closed