1.1 FEBU Part 1 Examination Structure & Logistics
Key Takeaways
The FEBU Part 1 Written Examination has 110 single-best-answer MCQs; the 2026 sitting lasts 120 minutes, giving an average of about 65.5 seconds per item.
The examination is remote and supervised through assessmentQ; follow the sitting-specific instructions for the computer, second camera, identification and connection checks.
The ordinary 2026 sitting is offered in German and English. Fees are €575 regular or €525 for eligible residents trained at EBU-certified programmes.
Part 1 must be passed before Part 2, with no more than five years between them. The FEBU title is an additional qualification, not a licence to practise.
FEBU Part 1 Examination Structure & Logistics
The Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) title is an additional qualification awarded through the European Board of Urology (EBU). It demonstrates completion of the Board's examination requirements; it does not itself confer a licence to practise urology. Candidates must still meet the requirements of the country in which they work.
The examination process has two parts:
- Part 1 Written Examination assesses knowledge across the full spectrum of urology, including basic science.
- Part 2 Oral Examination follows a successful Part 1 result. Passing Part 1 alone does not confer the FEBU title.
EBU permits no more than five years between Part 1 and Part 2. For candidates passing Part 2 from 2025 onward, the FEBU title has a five-year validity period and is subject to revalidation. These are different time limits: the first concerns progression between examinations, and the second concerns maintaining the awarded title.
Examination Structure and Timing
The written examination contains 110 single-best-answer multiple-choice questions. The 2026 sitting is scheduled for 12 November 2026, 14:30–16:30 Central European Time, a 120-minute examination. Candidates should convert the published time to their own location and follow their individual joining instructions.
The average time available is seconds per question. This is a pacing calculation, not a prescribed time limit for each item. A short factual question can leave time for a more demanding clinical vignette.
A practical pacing plan
The following is a suggested study strategy rather than an EBU rule:
- First pass, minutes 0–75: Work through the items, answering straightforward questions promptly. This allows about 41 seconds per item. If the examination interface permits review, mark difficult items and move on after choosing a provisional answer.
- Review, minutes 75–105: Reconsider difficult items, checking the actual question, clinical stage, contraindications and urgency. Thirty minutes allows about 90 seconds each if 20 items need review.
- Final check, minutes 105–120: Check for unanswered items and accidental selections, using the navigation functions demonstrated in the candidate instructions.
Important
EBU states that there is no negative marking. An incorrect choice does not attract a deduction. Answer every item, choosing the best supported option when uncertain. If an illustrative practice question has four equally plausible options, a random choice has a one-in-four probability; this example does not establish how many options appear in every official item.
Delivery Platform and Technical Preparation
The closed-book examination is conducted remotely through Televic assessmentQ and supervised by an online invigilator. EBU's published ProctorExam preparation guide describes the equipment and environment needed for supervised written examinations. Use the instructions sent for your sitting to confirm the setup and complete the requested system checks before exam day.
Equipment and connectivity
The published preparation guide specifies:
- A laptop or desktop computer capable of using the screen-sharing browser extension.
- Google Chrome and the required screen-sharing extension.
- A valid passport or national ID card bearing the candidate's name and photograph.
- A smartphone or tablet camera with the ProctorExam application for the second video feed.
- A steady internet connection with at least 1.5 Mbps upload speed. EBU's guide recommends an Ethernet connection for the computer, Wi-Fi for mobile streaming, and disconnecting a VPN.
Upload and download bandwidth are different measurements. A high advertised download speed does not prove that the upload connection can support two video feeds. If taking the examination in a hospital or clinic, check firewall access with the local IT team in advance.
The two cameras must show the candidate and surroundings clearly. Check the actual video feeds during setup and follow the positioning instructions provided. Do not substitute an assumed camera distance or angle for those instructions.
Room and examination conduct
EBU's ProctorExam guide requires a well-lit room in which the candidate is alone. Avoid backlighting that obscures the face. Cover irrelevant private information visible in the room before starting the check.
The guide prohibits extra devices apart from the required camera device, headphones, talking or singing, and toilet breaks. Plan practical needs before the session because the candidate must remain within the camera frame. As this is a closed-book examination, arrange a clear workspace and use only items expressly allowed by the sitting's instructions.
Check that the name used at registration matches the identification document. EBU's 2026 information states that an ID mismatch can lead to denial of access without a refund. EBU also makes candidates responsible for adequate connectivity and for following the assessmentQ instructions; technical failure or inability to connect is not a reason to assume an automatic rescheduling or refund.
Eligibility, Fees and Languages
Ordinary FEBU participation is limited to candidates trained and/or certified in an EBU member country. The separate FEBU International examination pathway is intended for specialists certified in non-member countries.
- Final-year residents: Applicants must be enrolled in an officially recognised national urology programme in an EBU member country. For the 2026 sitting, training must finish no later than October 2027. EBU requires a signed statement using its template.
- Certified urologists: Applicants must hold a national specialist qualification issued in an EBU member country and be registered on the relevant specialist register. A copy of the specialist diploma is required.
- Fees: The 2026 regular fee is €575. The reduced €525 fee applies to residents trained at an EBU-certified residency training programme; residency status alone does not establish eligibility for the reduction.
- Languages: The ordinary 2026 sitting lists German and English. Additional arrangements apply where the examination is integrated into national exit examinations; consult the responsible national authority for those routes.
Specification Summary
| Parameter | Published position | Preparation implication |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 110 single-best-answer MCQs | Practise mixed-topic decisions |
| Duration | 120 minutes in the 2026 sitting | Average about 65.5 seconds per item |
| Scoring | Cohort-based standard setting; no negative marking | Answer every item; do not assume a fixed pass percentage |
| Delivery | Closed-book, remote assessmentQ examination | Complete the sitting's technical checks |
| Supervision | Online invigilation; EBU publishes a ProctorExam setup guide | Follow the current candidate instructions |
| Fees | €575 regular; €525 eligible EBU-programme residents | Check the programme's certification status |
| Languages | German and English for the ordinary 2026 sitting | Check national-route arrangements separately |
Official sources checked 6 November 2026
A candidate is preparing for the remotely supervised FEBU Part 1 Written Examination. Which setup follows the equipment and environment requirements in EBU's published ProctorExam preparation guide?
A private home study with a clear desk, a single laptop, an active secondary monitor displaying reference notes, and a transparent water bottle
A well-lit private room with the candidate alone, a computer with the screen-sharing setup, a second camera showing the candidate and surroundings, and valid photo identification
A hospital resident call room where colleagues occasionally walk in, provided the candidate wears noise-cancelling headphones and keeps the webcam active
A private office with an open guideline textbook and handwritten reference notes for renal clearance calculations during the closed-book examination
A final-year European urology resident is scheduling the FEBU Part 1 Written Examination. Which of the following statements accurately characterizes the structural format, administration, and financial requirements for this examination?
The exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions administered over 180 minutes at national paper testing centers, costing €750
The exam comprises 100 extended matching questions administered over 90 minutes with negative marking for incorrect choices, costing €400
The exam consists of 80 oral clinical vignettes conducted via video conference with EBU examiners, costing €525 for certified residency trainees
The exam consists of 110 single-best-answer questions administered over 120 minutes on Televic assessmentQ with ProctorExam, costing €525 for EBU-certified residency trainees
During the FEBU Part 1 Written Examination, a candidate reaches minute 100 of the 120-minute session. The candidate has answered 95 questions confidently, has 10 flagged complex items remaining, and has not yet viewed the final 5 questions. Which strategy makes best use of the published no-negative-marking rule?
Immediately answer the remaining unviewed questions, then spend the remaining time attempting every flagged question without leaving any item unanswered due to zero negative marking
Focus entirely on the 10 flagged questions to ensure high diagnostic precision, leaving the final 5 items unselected because blank responses carry no scoring penalty
Submit the completed 95 questions immediately to receive a speed bonus applied during cohort standard setting
Randomly select the first available option for all remaining questions and close the browser, as cohort standard setting only calculates scores from the first 80 answered items
Sections you finish are checked off in the contents.