European Board of Urology (EBU)

What European Board of Urology (EBU) does

The European Board of Urology (EBU) is a non-profit regulatory body founded in 1992 and headquartered in Arnhem, Netherlands. It operates as a Specialist Section of the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes (UEMS), the EU-recognised organisation representing national medical specialist associations since 1958. EBU sets and administers standards for urological education, training, and professional development across approximately 30 European member countries, issuing the "Mark of Quality" trademark and the FEBU (Fellow of the EBU) credential.

EBU's portfolio comprises three service lines: (1) Examinations — the FEBU Part 1 Written Exam (110 MCQs, web-based via Televic's assessmentQ with live proctoring), the FEBU Part 2 Oral Exam (case-based, eight languages, capped at 320 candidates per sitting), the In-Service Assessment (100-MCQ formative test offered three times per year), and the FEBU International variant delivered with the Urological Society of India and the Egyptian Urological Association; (2) Certifications — Residency Training Programme in Urology (RTPU) certification for training centres, EUSP Host Centre certification in partnership with the European Association of Urology (EAU), and from 2025 a five-year revalidation cycle for the FEBU International title; (3) Accreditation — the EU-ACME CME/CPD credit management system operated jointly with EAU since 2004, plus the 2025 European Training Requirements (ETR) document. Technology is delivered through Televic's assessmentQ platform for examinations and the EU-ACME web portal for credit tracking.

Revenue is generated primarily via exam fees (€575/€525 for Part 1, €90/€65 for ISA), certification fees (€1,800 per RTPU certification, €1,250 re-certification, €350 per EUSP Host Centre application), and modest webshop and Diploma reprint sales. Distribution is split between self-serve online registration for individuals and channel partnerships with 30 national urological associations — including integrated national exit-exam status in Hungary, Poland, and Türkiye. The organisation employs 33 staff and has issued more than 7,000 FEBU titles cumulatively.

Name

European Board of Urology (EBU)

Legal name

European Board of Urology

Website

https://ebu.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The European Board of Urology (EBU) is a Netherlands-based non-profit regulatory body that sets European standards for urological training and administers the FEBU examination, certification of training centres, and CME/CPD accreditation across roughly 30 member countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Professional Certification & Board Examinations

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Assessment Platforms & Computer-Based Testing Authorities (EDADAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online/Distance Education Quality & Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAK), Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF), Cheating Prevention & Test Integrity Monitoring (EDAFALAD)

Keywords

• Urology board examinations
• Medical specialist certification
• Residency training accreditation
• Continuing medical education
• Urological professional standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnhem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Examination Fees: Revenue from administering FEBU examinations. Part 1 Written Exam: €575 regular fee, €525 reduced fee for residents at certified centres. Part 2 Oral Exam: fees to be announced. Cancellation fees apply.
2. In-Service Assessment Fees: Revenue from formative assessment tests. €90 regular fee, €65 reduced fee for applicants from certified centres.
3. Certification Fees: RTPU certification: €375 application fee + €1,800 certification fee + €1,250 re-certification. EUSP Host Centre: €350 per application. Revenue from certifying training programmes.
4. Product Sales: Revenue from sale of ISA booklets (€25), FEBU diploma reprints (€40 hard copy, €15 digital copy). Orders processed every two months for diplomas.

Pricing tiers

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Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EBU is a non-profit regulatory body that sets and assesses standards for urological education, training, and professional development across Europe. It administers the FEBU examination (Part 1 Written and Part 2 Oral), certifies urology residency training programmes (RTPU) and EUSP Host Centres, and accredits continuing medical education activities through the EU-ACME programme, awarding the "Mark of Quality" trademark to qualifying credentials and institutions.

Product overview

The European Board of Urology (EBU) offers a comprehensive portfolio of examination, certification, and accreditation programmes. The core offerings include the FEBU (Fellow of the EBU) examination with Part 1 Written and Part 2 Oral components, the FEBU International examination for non-European urologists, and the In-Service Assessment (ISA) for formative self-evaluation. EBU also provides Residency Training Programme in Urology (RTPU) certification and EUSP Host Centre certification in partnership with EAU. The CME/CPD accreditation system, operated through the EU-ACME joint initiative, accredits educational activities across Europe. The portfolio is delivered primarily through the assessmentQ platform for examinations and EU-ACME's web platform for accreditation management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FEBU (Fellow of the EBU) Examination The FEBU examination is a two-part assessment consisting of Part 1 Written Exam (110 MCQs) and Part 2 Oral Exam (case-based), evaluating knowledge and clinical competency in urology. Successful candidates receive the FEBU title, recognized as a Mark of Quality across Europe.
• FEBU Part 1 Written Exam A summative 110-MCQ closed-book exam delivered online via assessmentQ with live supervision, testing theoretical knowledge across all urological fields. Regular fee: €575; reduced fee for residents at certified centres: €525.
• FEBU Part 2 Oral Exam A case-based oral examination testing ability to evaluate and manage common urological cases in daily practice, evaluated by two urologists on four cases. Held annually in June with a maximum of 320 candidates. Available in 8 languages.
• FEBU International Examination International version of the FEBU examination open to certified urologists outside Europe, organized in cooperation with the Egyptian Urological Association and Urological Society of India, comprising Part 1 Written and Part 2 Oral exams.
• In-Service Assessment (ISA) A formative self-assessment of 100–110 MCQs covering all urology fields, taken online via assessmentQ. There is no pass/fail mark; results are combined for statistical analysis. Participation qualifies for 10 CME credits. Regular fee: €90; reduced fee for certified centres: €65. Offered three times per year as a 5-day assessment window.
• Residency Training Programme in Urology (RTPU) Certification Certification programme evaluating training programmes against European standards, involving application review and site visits. Minimum 5-year training programme meeting national standards. Application fee: €375; certification fee: €1,800; re-certification: €1,250 (excluding VAT).
• EUSP Host Centre Certification Joint EBU-EAU certification for training centres hosting European Urology Scholarship Programme scholars, covering specialties like andrology, BPH, oncology, stone disease, and others. Fee: €350 per application (excluding VAT); certification granted for 3 or 5 years.
• CME/CPD Accreditation System (EU-ACME) EBU's accreditation system for continuing medical education activities, developed under EU-ACME partnership with EAU and aligned with UEMS-EACCME guidelines. Web-based portfolio allows urologists to track and manage CME/CPD credits.
• European Training Requirements (ETR) in Urology Harmonized European standards for postgraduate medical specialist training in urology, covering trainee requirements, trainer qualifications, and institutional standards, including a 5-year minimum training duration.
• EBU Webshop Online store for purchasing ISA booklets (€25 each, includes 200 MCQs with correct answers, free shipping within Europe), FEBU diploma reprints in hard copy (€40) or digital format (€15, PDF).

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,000+ FEBUs worldwide providing Mark of Quality validation
• +3 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• TeleviccoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Technology partner providing the assessmentQ online examination platform used for In-Service Assessment, Part 1 Written Exam, and Part 2 Oral Exam. Platform includes online supervision (live proctoring), MCQ delivery, and statistical analysis of scores.
• European Association of Urology (EAU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Partnership established in 2004 to enhance Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) across Europe through the EU-ACME (European Urology-Accredited Continuing Medical Education) programme. Equal representation in EU-ACME Committee with clearly defined roles and responsibilities. Jointly operate the FEBU revalidation programme.
• Urological Society of India (USI)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational society partner for organizing FEBU International examinations in India. Handles candidate registration and eligibility verification for Part 1 Written Exam and Part 2 Oral Exam.
• Egyptian Urological Association (EUA)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational society partner for organizing FEBU International examinations in Egypt. Handles candidate registration and eligibility verification for Part 1 Written Exam and Part 2 Oral Exam.
• National Urological AssociationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner30 national urological associations represented on EBU Board through delegates. In Hungary, Poland, and Türkiye, FEBU exams serve as formal part of national exit examinations. Each country may nominate maximum two delegates.
• European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBU is a Specialist Section of UEMS, a non-governmental organization representing national medical specialist associations in the EU since 1958. UEMS establishes European Training Requirements and EACCME accreditation standards. EBU operates under UEMS framework for CME/CPD accreditation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• European Board of Radiology (EBR): European specialty board offering the European Diploma in Radiology and certifying radiology training centres. Operates under the same UEMS umbrella as EBU with a parallel structure of examinations, training centre certification, and CME accreditation.
• American Board of Urology (ABU): American specialty board that certifies urologists in the United States through qualifying and oral examinations. Directly comparable as the US counterpart to EBU, performing the same regulatory function (standardized examination, certification, recertification) for urology.
• European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO): European specialty board under UEMS administering the European Board Examination in Ophthalmology (EBOD) and Fellowship of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO). Operates essentially the same FEBU-equivalent model for ophthalmology with very similar structure, fee levels, and online proctored delivery.
• European Board of Cardiology (EBC): European cardiology board under UEMS that administers the European Diploma in Cardiology and certifies training programmes. Closely analogous in structure, scope, and governance model to EBU, focused on a different medical specialty.

Emerging players

• National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME): US organization that develops and administers medical licensing and assessment examinations. Adjacent comparable in assessment technology and psychometric capability; differs in operating as a broader assessment infrastructure provider rather than a specialty board.

Broad incumbents

• American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS): US umbrella organization for 24 medical specialty boards including ABU. Comparable to UEMS/EBU structure as the meta-regulatory body overseeing specialty certification in the United States, though serving as the parent rather than the specialty board itself.
• European Association of Urology (EAU): Largest European urological professional association operating the EU-ACME programme jointly with EBU. Adjacent/partner organization with overlapping community of urologists; broader scope includes congresses, guidelines, and research funding rather than assessment and certification.
• Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS): UK-based professional body that administers intercollegiate specialty examinations (including FRCS Urology) and accredits surgical training programmes. Comparable to EBU as a medical specialty examination authority, though broader in scope across multiple surgical disciplines.

Others

• General Medical Council (GMC) UK: UK statutory regulator for medical practitioners, including overseas registration pathways. Comparable in regulatory function for medical competence validation, though operating as a government-designated authority rather than a profession-led specialty board.
• Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes (UEMS): Parent organization of EBU and 40+ other medical specialty sections. Comparable as the overarching framework provider for European medical specialist standards, ETRs, and EACCME CME accreditation. EBU operates as a specialist section within UEMS.

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