Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg Theodor Fontane

MHB facilities are integrated directly into hospital environments and historic town centers, offering a "boutique" academic atmosphere.

• SkillsLab (Neuruppin & Brandenburg): Advanced simulation centers where students practice clinical skills (venipuncture, sonography, emergency response) on high-fidelity mannequins.
• Institute of Translational Immunology: Focused on cardiovascular and tumor immunology, bridging basic lab science with clinical routines.
• JBI Center for Evidence-Based Practice: One of only a few in Germany, focusing on the synthesis of clinical evidence to improve bedside decision-making.
• ZVF-BB (Centre for Health Care Research): A research hub focused specifically on improving medical care in rural and aging populations.
• Digital Learning Infrastructure: Provides remote access to all lecture materials, case studies, and a specialized digital medical library (MHBib).
• Institute of Anatomy: Features modern dissection labs and digital tables, utilizing prosected specimens to support early clinical relevance.
• Psychology Clinic Days: A unique German feature where psychology students start working with patients in clinical settings very early in their Bachelor’s.
• New Town Center Campus (Neuruppin): A recently opened facility in the historic heart of Neuruppin, housing social psychology and general psychology departments.
• Joint Faculty of Health Sciences: A collaborative research umbrella with the University of Potsdam and BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
• Language & Career Support: Integrated counseling to help international graduates transition into the German residency system.

The MHB is unique because it is owned and operated by its cooperating clinics:

• University Hospital Ruppin-Brandenburg (Neuruppin): A primary training site for internal medicine and surgery.
• Municipal Hospital Brandenburg an der Havel: The largest clinical hub in western Brandenburg (approx. 500 beds).
• Immanuel Klinikum Bernau (Heart Center): A world-class center for cardiovascular surgery and cardiology.
• Immanuel Klinik Rüdersdorf: Specialized in psychiatry, psychotherapy, and psychosomatics.

As a private, non-profit institution, MHB charges tuition to cover its intensive, small-group teaching model.

Scholarship

• Cooperating Clinic Scholarships: Hospitals in the network often pay a significant portion of the tuition (e.g., 80,000 €) in exchange for a commitment to work at that hospital after graduation.
• Reverse Generational Contract (Chancen e.G.): A "study now, pay later" model where tuition is paid back as a percentage of your future income once you start working.
• Deutschlandstipendium: 300 €/month for students with exceptional motivation and social commitment.

• The Vibe: Neuruppin is the "Fontane City," a historic Prussian garrison town on the shores of Lake Ruppin. It is quiet, safe, and student-focused.
• Connectivity:
• Regional Rail: The Prignitz-Express (RE6) connects Neuruppin to Berlin-Spandau in about 60 minutes.
• Brandenburg an der Havel: Well-connected to Berlin and Potsdam via the RE1 line.
• Safety: Extremely high; these are small, community-oriented cities where students are highly integrated.

• Accommodation: Provided via Studierendenwerk West:Brandenburg and hospital-owned housing.
• Student Dorms: Rent is approximately 320 € – 350 €/month (e.g., Zanderstraße in Brandenburg).
• Shared Flats: Available on hospital campuses for approx. 350 €/month.
• Dining: Hospital cafeterias and student mensas provide subsidized meals (approx. 3.50 € – 6.50 €).
• Quality of Life: Neuruppin is a scenic lakeside town, offering a peaceful study environment with high air quality and water-sports opportunities.

• APS Certificate: Mandatory for applicants from India, China, and Vietnam.
• Intake: Winter Semester (Deadline: April 30) and Summer Semester (Deadline: October 31).
• Selection Days: Applicants are invited to campus for group tasks and individual interviews.