Introduction

University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) is a large comprehensive medical center in Groningen, the Netherlands. Formerly the University Hospital of Groningen, it is one of the main hospitals in the Netherlands and one of the largest transplant centers in the world.

Overview

Scale: With nearly 17,000 employees and about 1,400 beds, it receives a large number of patients every year and provides high-level medical services to the northern Netherlands and surrounding areas.

Service scope: In addition to basic medical services, it also provides very professional diagnosis, examination and treatment, and is a referral center for complex and rare diseases in the northern Netherlands.

History and establishment time

University Medical Center Groningen was officially established in 1997, but its history of medical education and research can be traced back to 1614. , closely linked to the history of the Medical School of the University of Groningen.

School Strength

Faculty: It has many expert professors with rich experience and profound attainments in the field of medicine. They not only play an important role in clinical medicine, but also actively participate in medical education and scientific research, providing professional guidance and training for students and researchers.

Scientific research results: It has achieved fruitful results in medical research. On January 3, 2024, Professor Fu Jingyuan and his collaborators published a study entitled "Host genetic regulation of human gut microbial structural variation" in Nature magazine. The research team publishes a large number of high-quality academic papers every year. Its research results have a wide influence in the international medical field and have promoted the development of medical science.

Clinical medicine: As a large comprehensive hospital, it is equipped with advanced medical equipment and technology, and can carry out various complex operations and treatments, such as organ transplantation. Its medical level is in a leading position in the Netherlands and even in the world.

Nature of the institution

The University Medical Center Groningen is a medical research and teaching institution affiliated to the University of Groningen. It is a public medical center. Its medical education and research activities are strongly supported by the Dutch government and the University of Groningen.

Educational philosophy

Cultivating medical professionals: Focus on cultivating medical professionals with solid basic medical knowledge, clinical practice skills and scientific research capabilities. Through systematic curriculum setting and practical teaching, students can master medical professional knowledge and skills, and lay a solid foundation for future medical practice and research.

Emphasis on the combination of scientific research and education: Closely combine medical research with education, encourage students to participate in scientific research projects, cultivate students' scientific research thinking and innovation ability, so that students can not only learn in the learning process Mastering existing medical knowledge, you can also understand the latest research progress and development trends in the medical field, and contribute to the development of medical science.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: It has many well-known research institutions such as the European Institute of Aging Biology. These laboratories conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of aging-related diseases, neuroscience, molecular biology, etc., providing important support for the scientific research work of the medical center.

Advantageous disciplines: The medical center has significant advantages in many disciplines, such as cardiovascular surgery, liver, kidney and intestinal transplantation, neonatal and pediatric surgery and intensive care, neurosurgery, pediatric oncology, etc. The clinical medical and scientific research levels of these disciplines are in a leading position internationally.

Faculty

As a medical teaching and research institution of the University of Groningen, its medical-related majors belong to the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Groningen, which is responsible for organizing and implementing medical education, scientific research and clinical training activities.

Ranking

The University Medical Center of Groningen has a high reputation and status in the Dutch and even international medical fields, but there is currently no clear single comprehensive ranking that can fully reflect its strength in all medical fields. However, from the perspective of its scientific research results, clinical medical level, and education quality, it is at the world-class level.

Expenses

Tuition fees: For students majoring in medicine at the University of Groningen, undergraduate tuition fees are approximately between 9,000-12,000 euros per year, and master's tuition fees vary depending on the specific major, generally between 10,000-15,000 euros per year.

Living expenses: The cost of living in Groningen is relatively low, including accommodation, food, transportation, etc., which costs about 800-1200 euros per month.

Campus

Geographic location: Located in the city center of Groningen, a city in the north of the Netherlands, with convenient transportation and complete living facilities around.

Architectural design: The campus building design is unique, with light and air as the design theme, and 32 elevators have different themes. The hospital has many shops, coffee shops, restaurants, barber shops, bookstores, libraries, etc., creating a comfortable and warm medical and learning environment, so that patients and visitors do not feel like they are in a hospital.

Wards and facilities: Patient wards are located outside the building. Each room has a window to enjoy the scenery outside the window. The ward also has a balcony. The surgery center, intensive care unit and staff rooms are located in the center of the building. The overall layout is reasonable and fully functional.