Detailed introduction of Hannover Medical School:

Introduction

Founded in 1965, Hannover Medical School is a world-leading medical center and regional medical center. It is also one of the only two famous independent medical schools in Germany. It has made remarkable achievements in scientific research, medical care and teaching. Its medical specialty ranks third in Germany, second only to Heidelberg University and Munich University.

Overview

Students and faculty: There are about 3,600 registered students, including about 3,000 in the Department of Medicine and about 500 in the Department of Dental Science. The school has 419 academic staff (2009 data) and 8,499 administrative staff (2021 data).

Affiliated Hospital: The affiliated hospital of Hannover Medical School has a large number of world-leading equipment and platforms, complete discipline construction, 35 specialized departments and 43 research institutions, as well as a comprehensive treatment center for malignant tumors, an organ transplant center, a rare disease center, a personalized infectious disease center, a perinatal center and many other interdisciplinary centers and clinical excellence centers that are important in Germany and even Europe.

History and establishment time

The establishment of Hannover Medical School dates back to June 1961, when the National Science Committee recommended the establishment of 7 new medical schools in the Federal Republic of Germany to increase the number of medical students in the country. Within a few months, the Lower Saxony State Parliament decided to establish a state medical school and established the Hannover Medical School Committee in December 1961. In February 1962, the committee decided to locate the school in Hannover. In 1963, the Lower Saxony State Government announced the establishment of Hannover Medical School. In 1965, the administrative and teaching structure of the Hannover Medical School was basically established, the campus was built, and the founding ceremony was held at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover on May 17.

School Strength

Scientific Research Strength: The annual scientific research funding obtained has always been the first among German medical schools, and it is one of the most research-intensive schools in German universities. The school is strong in the fields of transplantation and stem cell research, regenerative medicine, infection and immunity research, and public health and healthcare system research. It has more than 30,000 square meters of laboratories for more than 1,400 scientists.

Clinical Medicine: The affiliated hospital of the Hannover Medical School performs about 450 solid organ transplants each year, ranking first in Germany, and the number of lung transplants performed each year ranks among the top in the world. In addition, its affiliated hospital is world-renowned for its largest cochlear implant program in the world.

Teaching achievements: Hannover Medical School has a unique teaching model. The "group clinical" principle explored in the early days of the school has effectively mobilized the students' initiative, enhanced their self-confidence, and improved the teaching effect through students' joint cooperation and surgical training under the guidance of teachers. It has now been fully implemented.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

The Hannover Medical School takes "Unitas in necessariis, Libertas in dubiis, Caritas in omnibus" as its purpose, that is, "Unity in necessary matters, freedom in doubtful matters, and compassion in all matters". It emphasizes that students should not only have solid professional knowledge and skills, but also have a humanistic spirit, teamwork ability and a deep understanding of medical ethics, and is committed to cultivating all-round medical professionals for the society.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Medicine, dentistry, biochemical engineering, biological sciences, public health sciences and other disciplines are its traditional advantageous disciplines. It also has strong strengths in the medical sub-fields such as heart and cardiovascular system, gastroenterology and hepatology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology and genetics, neuroscience and behavior, oncology, pharmacology and toxicology, radiology, etc. The scientific research results and clinical treatment levels of multiple disciplines are in the leading position internationally.

Key laboratories: The school has a number of advanced scientific research laboratories, which provide strong support for the research of various disciplines, such as the Institute of Cellular Biochemistry, the Institute of Clinical Biochemistry, the Institute of Experimental Diabetes, the Institute of Medical Microbiology and Epidemiology, the Institute of Virology, the Institute of Immunology, etc.

Department Settings

The Hannover Medical School has a Department of Medicine, a Department of Dental Science, and a number of medical-related research centers and institutes, including the Center for Anatomy and Cell Biology, the Center for Biochemistry, the Center for Physiology, the Center for Pharmacology and Toxicology, the Center for Public Health and Healthcare, etc., covering basic medical research, clinical applications, and public health.

Ranking

In the 2022-2023 US News Global Best University Rankings, the Hannover Medical School ranked 439th and 178th among the best global universities in Europe. Ranked 28th among the best global universities in Germany.

In the 2021 Academic Ranking of World Universities by Soft Science, it ranks 501-600.

Expenses

Tuition fees: German public universities generally do not charge tuition fees, but may require a certain semester fee for student services and facility maintenance, which is about 300 euros per semester.

Living expenses: The cost of living in Hannover is relatively moderate, including accommodation, food, transportation, etc., which costs about 800-1000 euros per month.

Campus

Geographic location: Located in Hannover, the capital of Lower Saxony, Germany, the city is an important industrial city and transportation hub in Germany, with a developed economy and rich culture, providing students with good internship, employment and cultural experience opportunities.

Campus layout: The campus is presented in a campus style, with clinical medical schools and related research institutes adjacent to each other, ensuring the organic combination of treatment, teaching and scientific research, facilitating students' learning and practice, and promoting exchanges and cooperation between different disciplines.

Teaching facilities: The school has modern teaching facilities and advanced scientific research equipment, including laboratories, computer centers, libraries, etc., to meet students' learning, research and life needs.

Campus life: The school organizes various colorful campus activities, such as academic lectures, cultural festivals, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life and promote exchanges and cooperation between students.