The faculty is unique because it is an "inner-city clinical campus" where all major facilities are connected.

• WTZ (West German Cancer Center): Germany's oldest and one of its most prestigious centers for oncology, providing students with exposure to experimental cancer therapies.
• West German Heart and Vascular Center: A high-end clinical and research facility specializing in interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery.
• Medical Research Center (MFZ): A central building dedicated to laboratory research, facilitating communication between basic scientists and clinical doctors.
• SkillsLab Essen: A simulation center where students practice invasive procedures (like intubation or suturing) on high-tech manikins before entering the wards.
• ELH (Essen Learning Hub): A digital learning platform that integrates virtual microscopy and case-based e-learning modules.
• Deutsches Konsortium für Translationale Krebsforschung (DKTK): A partner site that allows medical students to participate in national cancer research networks.
• ZBA (Zentrum für Biologische Arzneistoffe): A hub for the study of biological drugs and modern pharmacology.
• Digital Pathology Core: Features high-speed scanning systems for tissue samples, used in both student training and high-level diagnostics.
• Anatomy Teaching Collection: A modern facility that combines classical dissection with advanced 3D anatomical modeling.
• Central Library of Medicine: Located directly on the clinical campus with extensive 24/7 digital access and specialized "Silent Rooms" for exam preparation.

The University Hospital Essen (UK Essen) is a powerhouse of European medicine:

• Capacity: Roughly 1,300 beds and over 30 specialized clinics.
• Clinical Volume: Treats over 50,000 inpatients and 200,000 outpatients annually.
• Specialization: One of the world’s leading centers for Bone Marrow Transplantation and Liver/Kidney Transplantation.
• Affiliated Clinics: Includes the Ruhrlandklinik (Lungs) and the LVR-Klinikum (Psychiatry).

UDE is a public university; there are currently no tuition fees for the medical degree for EU or non-EU students.

Scholarship

• Deutschlandstipendium: 300 €/month for students with excellent grades and social engagement.
• UDE-Scholarship (Scholarship Fund): Specifically for international students with high academic merit or those in the final phase of their studies.
• Stiftung Universitätsmedizin Essen: Provides specific funding for medical student research projects and doctoral theses.
• DAAD Grants: Various graduation and emergency grants available through the International Office.

• The Vibe: Essen is a former industrial giant turned "Green Capital." It is the heart of the Ruhr area, home to the UNESCO site Zollverein and the beautiful Grugapark.
• Connectivity:
• U-Bahn U17: Stops directly at "Holsterhauser Platz," right next to the clinic.
• Centrality: You can reach Düsseldorf, Dortmund, or Bochum in 15–30 minutes by regional train.
• Safety: Very safe; Essen is a multicultural, welcoming city with many student-friendly districts like Holsterhausen.

• Accommodation: Managed by Studierendenwerk Essen-Duisburg.
• Student Dorms: Very affordable. Rent ranges from 300 € to 480 €/month. Many dorms are within walking distance of the hospital.
• Private Housing: A room in a shared flat (WG) typically costs 350 € – 550 €/month. Essen has one of the best value-for-money ratios in Germany.
• Dining: The Mensa am Klinikum is located directly on the medical campus, providing subsidized meals (approx. 3.50 € – 7.00 €).

• APS Certificate: Mandatory for applicants from India, China, and Vietnam.
• Uni-assist: International students must apply via uni-assist for a VPD (Preliminary Review) before the July 15 deadline.
• Selection Interview: UDE is one of the few schools that uses personal interviews to select a portion of its students this is a great chance for applicants whose grades are just below the top tier but who have high medical motivation.