Introduction

The University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation (TiHo) is a prestigious veterinary school in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is famous for its long history, excellent teaching and scientific research in the field of veterinary medicine. It is committed to cultivating professional veterinary talents and promoting the development of veterinary science.

Overview

Student size: In the winter semester of 2019-2020, there are 1,638 veterinary students, 49 biology master students, and 737 doctoral students.

Course settings: The courses cover all areas of veterinary medicine, including basic veterinary knowledge, animal disease diagnosis and treatment, animal health management, animal nutrition, etc. There are also 4 English-taught master's programs, namely veterinary medicine, veterinary public health, animal biology and biomedical sciences, and tropical animal medicine.

History and establishment time

The school was founded in 1778 and was originally established as the Royal School of Equine Medicine. Since its establishment, it has maintained an independent status. In early 2003, the school was transformed into a university foundation.

School strength

Faculty: It has 56 Professors, 3 junior professors and many experienced teaching and research staff, who have profound expertise and rich practical experience in the field of veterinary medicine, provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Teaching resources: The school has 6 professional centers, integrating 6 clinics, 19 research institutes and 3 special units, and also has 3 hospitals in Rut in the south of Hannover, Bakum near Vechta and Büsum on the North Sea. Field workstations provide rich resources and venues for students' practical teaching and scientific research projects.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on the combination of theory and practice, emphasize the cultivation of students' solid veterinary professional knowledge and proficient practical skills, so that students can deal with various animal health issues in their future careers, while paying attention to animal welfare and the harmonious relationship between humans and animals, and cultivating students' sense of responsibility and professional ethics.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Infectious medicine and neuroinfection, animal health and food quality, biodiversity and other disciplines are the key development directions of the school. The research results in the fields of microbiology, animal and plant sciences are remarkable. Its veterinary major has a high reputation in Germany and even Europe.

Key laboratories: The school has the European Union reference laboratory for European classic swine fever and other pest viruses, etc., which plays an important role in the research and detection of related fields.

Department

The school has not clearly divided the traditional departments, but from the perspective of professional settings and research institutions, it mainly conducts teaching and research around different fields and directions of veterinary medicine, such as animal medicine, animal biology, veterinary public health, etc.

Ranking

2022-2023 US News Global Best University Ranking: No. 1281st; 474th among the best global universities in Europe; 63rd among the best global universities in Germany.

2022-2023 subject rankings: Microbiology ranked 233rd, Animal and Plant Sciences ranked 254th.

Expenses

Tuition fees: For EU citizens, there is usually no tuition fee; for non-EU citizens, some English-taught courses are 3375 euros per semester, such as Veterinary Public Health, while Animal Biology and Biomedical Sciences are free.

Other expenses: Students are responsible for their own living expenses, textbook fees, laboratory equipment fees, etc. The cost of living in Hannover is moderate, and the monthly living expenses budget is about 800-1000 euros.

Campus

Location: Located in the vibrant city of Hannover in Lower Saxony, Germany, the city is one of Germany's important transportation hubs and industrial centers, providing students with rich internship and employment opportunities and a broad space for cultural exchanges.

Campus facilities: The school has two main campuses, which combine urban and suburban elements to provide students with a unique learning environment. The campus is equipped with advanced teaching facilities and scientific research equipment, such as modern laboratories, animal hospitals, operating rooms, libraries, etc., to meet the learning and research needs of students.