The European Board of Urology (EBU) is the professional urological

Urology

Urology is the medical and surgical specialty that focuses on the urinary tracts of males and females, and on the reproductive system of males. Medical professionals specializing in the field of urology are called urologists and are trained to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with urological...

 (genito-urinary surgery) education and regulation authority in Europe, with head offices at Arnhem

Arnhem

Arnhem is a city and municipality, situated in the eastern part of the Netherlands. It is the capital of the province of Gelderland and located near the river Nederrijn as well as near the St. Jansbeek, which was the source of the city's development. Arnhem has 146,095 residents as one of the...

, The Netherlands. The Board is responsible for setting standards for the training of urologists in Europe. In a joint venture with the European Association of Urology

European Association of Urology

The European Association of Urology is a non-profit organisation committed to the representation of urology professionals worldwide...

 (EAU), it offers postgraduate degrees in urology.

It awards the designation of Fellow

Fellow

A fellow in the broadest sense is someone who is an equal or a comrade. The term fellow is also used to describe a person, particularly by those in the upper social classes. It is most often used in an academic context: a fellow is often part of an elite group of learned people who are awarded...

of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) after vigorous examination. This exam is held annually and consists of a written exam and a practical exam held six months later. The qualification of FEBU is a symbol of excellence in the subject of urology.