Universitätsmedizin Göttingen Medizinische Fakultät

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.

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.

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

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.

• 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.

• 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 €.

• 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.