Universitätsmedizin Göttingen Medizinische Fakultät

- Göttingen, Germany
Abroad

General Information

The University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) is the medical faculty of the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, one of Germany's most venerable research institutions. The UMG operates under an Integration Model, meaning the Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospital form a single, unified entity. It is world-renowned for its proximity to several Max Planck Institutes, creating a unique "Göttingen Campus" density of Nobel-caliber research in Neuroscience and Molecular Biology.


General Info

  • Established: 1737.
  • Primary Location: > Robert-Koch-Straße 40, 37075 Göttingen, Germany.
  • Academic Model: Staatsexamen (German State Examination).
  • Structure: A 6.3-year program (12 semesters + Practical Year).
  • Pre-clinical (Years 1–2): Subject-oriented teaching in foundational sciences with early clinical exposure through "Introduction to Clinical Medicine."
  • Clinical (Years 3–5): Modular and interdisciplinary curriculum. It concludes with an "Exam preparation semester" where students revisit all content through symptoms and clinical findings.
  • Practical Year (PJ): The final 48 weeks of rotation at the UMG or its extensive network of teaching hospitals.
  • Instruction: 100% German. C1 level proficiency (DSH-2 or TestDaF 4x4) is mandatory.
  • Research Focus: Three main pillars: Neuroscience, Cardiovascular Research, and Oncology. It also hosts the Cluster of Excellence "Multiscale Bioimaging."
  • Admission: Highly competitive (Numerus Clausus). UMG utilizes a specific selection procedure including the TMS and, notably, personal selection interviews for top-tier applicants.

Campus Facilities

The UMG is the heart of the "Göttingen Campus," where university facilities are intertwined with elite non-university research institutes.

  • STÄPS (Simulation Center): A high-tech training center where students practice medical procedures, from basic venous access to complex emergency scenarios.
  • Lernzentrum (Learning Center): A dedicated student hub offering quiet zones, group rooms, and a massive digital library of medical journals and textbooks.
  • Molecular Imaging Hub: Part of the "Multiscale Bioimaging" cluster, providing access to super-resolution microscopy and advanced PET-MRI scanners.
  • Anatomical Collection: One of the oldest and most significant in Germany, used actively for both historic and modern morphological study.
  • Biomedical Physics Lab: Where medical students collaborate with physicists to develop new diagnostic tools, leveraging Göttingen's strong physical science heritage.
  • Gene Technology Lab: Dedicated to the study of molecular mechanisms in cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases.
  • Core Facility Proteomics: Provides students and doctoral candidates with high-end mass spectrometry for protein analysis.
  • Digital Health Lab: Focuses on the integration of AI in diagnostics and the digitalization of patient data within the hospital.
  • Research Training Groups (GRK): Structured programs that allow medical students to begin research early, often leading to MD/PhD tracks.
  • The "North Campus": While the UMG is central, medical students frequently utilize the natural science facilities on the North Campus for interdisciplinary projects.

Hospital & Medical Facilities

Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

The University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) is a maximum-care facility with a vast regional reach:

  • Capacity: Roughly 1,600 beds and over 60 departments and institutes.
  • Clinical Volume: Treats over 60,000 inpatients and 225,000 outpatients annually.
  • Specialization: A national leader in Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Pediatric Oncology.
  • Modernization: The UMG is currently undergoing a multi-billion euro structural master plan (UMG 2032) to rebuild its core clinical facilities.

Fee Structure

State University Affordability

Göttingen is a public university. There are no tuition fees for the primary medical degree for either EU or non-EU students.

Fee Category

Amount in EUR

Notes (for 2026)

Semester Fee

~466 €

Paid every 6 months; includes student union and transit ticket.

Semester Ticket

Included

Provides free unlimited transport across Lower Saxony and beyond.

Tuition (Medicine)

0 €

Free for the 6.3-year State Exam program.

Living Budget

~850 € – 1,150 €/mo

Göttingen is a classic university town with moderate living costs.

Scholarship 

  • Deutschlandstipendium: 300 €/month for high achievers with a focus on social commitment.
  • Lower Saxony Scholarship: A one-time grant of approx. 500 € for students in financial need or with high grades.
  • STIBET Grants: Short-term financial aid for international students in their final phase of studies (Abschlussstipendium).
  • Emergency Grants: Provided by the "Universitätsbund Göttingen" for students facing unexpected financial hardship.

City Details

  • The Vibe: Göttingen is the quintessential "City of Science." It is small, incredibly safe, and vibrant. It feels like one large campus where everyone cycles to their next lecture.
  • Connectivity:
  • High-Speed Rail: Located on the main north-south ICE line; Hannover and Kassel are reachable in < 20 mins.
  • Bicycles: The primary mode of transport. The city is flat and perfectly designed for students on wheels.
  • Safety: Very high; it is widely considered one of the safest cities in Germany for international students.

Hostel & Mess

  • Accommodation: Managed by Studentenwerk Göttingen.
  • Student Dorms: Very popular; rent ranges from 250 € to 500 €/month. Application early is critical.
  • Private Housing: As a student-dominated city (approx. 20% of the population), there are many shared flats (WGs) costing 350 € – 600 €/month.
  • Dining: The Zentralmensa is one of the largest in Germany, and the Mensa am Turm is a student favorite near the medical faculty. Subsidized meals cost 3.50 € – 7.50 €.

Miscellaneous

  • APS Certificate: Mandatory for applicants from India, China, and Vietnam.
  • TestAS: Highly recommended for non-EU applicants to boost their admission score.
  • Application Periods:
  • Winter Semester: March 1 to April 30.
  • Summer Semester: September 1 to October 31.

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