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EBO Application 2027

EBO 2027 Exam Announcement

In 2027, the EBO will be running two examinations for those seeking to achieve the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma:

  • Spring examonline on Friday 14 May 2027 
  • Autumn examIn Person in Berlin on Friday, 1 October 2027 (limited seats for In Person Exam — please apply early to avoid disappointment)

Spring exam (Online): Applications open 1 October 2026 and close 15 December 2026 at 18:00 CET

Autumn exam (In Person in Berlin): Applications open 15 March 2027 and close when capacity has been reached or on 31 May 2027 at 18:00 CEST whichever comes first.

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 ensure that their device and broadband connection are capable of taking an examination online. Most modern laptops (Windows 10+ or Apple Mac) should be adequate, and a test will be provided so you can check in advance.

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. It is in your interest to submit your application urgently.
  • Please ensure you read the examination eligibility criteria in advance of completing your application. Eligibility to sit the 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.
  • German Specialists are required to upload a copy of their Specialist certification during the application stage.
  • French Specialists are required to upload a copy of their CV during the application stage.
  • Polish Residents: candidates applying from Poland must comply with national statutory deadlines regarding the validity of their residency training.
    Candidates currently in residency training are eligible to apply under standard EBO regulations.
    However, applicants who have already completed their residency training must accurately declare their completion date.Those who completed their training more than 5 years prior to the date of the EBO examination must submit a formal
    “Certificate of Eligibility” or an official decision from the Centre for Medical Examinations (CEM / Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych).
    Applications without this validation will not be processed.
  • Spanish Residents are required to upload a copy of their CV during the application stage.
  • Spanish Specialists are required to upload a copy of their CV and Specialist Diploma during the application stage.
  • UK Residents are required to upload your training number and Deanery during the application stage.
  • UK Specialists are required to upload your General Medical Council Specialist Registration number during the application stage.
  • All Residents are required to upload an approval letter from their programme chair / Head of Department during the application stage.
    See sample:
    Approval Letter Sample
  • Please note you will be required to upload your photo during the application process (head-and-shoulders, passport style, JPEG).
  • Residents from EBO accredited centres will have a reduced exam fee of €400.
  • Please respond to all email correspondence regarding the exam without delay.
  • The fee to sit the 2027 EBO exams is €600 and is non-refundable and non-transferable.
    No refunds/transfers will be processed.
  • The EBO 2027 exam is published in English only.

Spring Exam — Online (14 May 2027): Exam application

Electronic Spring exam: MCQ/SBA and CC at home on the candidate’s computer, English language.

Spring Exam Applications open: 1 October 2026

Spring Exam Application deadline: 15 December 2026 at 18:00 CET

Applications are not confirmed until the approval process has been completed.
Applicants will be informed of the outcome by the end of February 2027.
 
Please ensure that you apply on time. Late application requests will not be considered.

Autumn Exam — Onsite in Berlin (1 October 2027): Exam application

Berlin onsite Autumn Exam: MCQ/SBA on tablets provided by EBO, VV face to face with 2 examiners, English language.(limited seats for In Person Exam — please apply early to avoid disappointment)

Autumn Exam Applications Open: 15 March 2027 

Autumn Exam Applications Deadline: when capacity has been reached or on 31 May 2027 at 18.00 CEST, whichever comes first.

Applications are not confirmed until the approval process has been completed.
Applicants will be informed of the outcome by the end of July 2027.

Please ensure that you apply on time. Late application requests will not be considered.


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