Freiburg
Germany
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Overview
Year Established
1974
Courses Offered
MBBS
Accreditation
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Freiburg, founded in 1457, is one of Germany's oldest and most prestigious medical schools. Located in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, it forms an integral part of the university's biomedical research unit alongside the University Medical Center Freiburg. The faculty has a rich history of excellence, with ten Nobel Prize winners in Physiology or Medicine associated with it, including renowned figures like Paul Ehrlich and Harald zur Hausen.
1,600
BEDDED HOSPITAL
IN CAMPUS
19
DEPARTMENTS
DIFFERENT NATIONALITY
STUDENTS
About
The faculty offers comprehensive medical education and research opportunities across various disciplines. Its main programs include medicine, dental medicine, molecular medicine, and nursing. With over 3,000 students enrolled, the medical program is the largest, admitting around 340 students annually. The faculty's commitment to academic excellence is evident in its highly competitive admission process and the consistently strong performance of its students in federal medical examinations.
Highlights
Research at the Faculty of Medicine spans a wide range of fields within medical science. Key research areas include molecular cell research, stem cell research, infectious diseases, immunology, oncology, functional genetics, neurosciences, and molecular imaging. The faculty's research capabilities are further enhanced by its involvement in various research clusters, centers, and initiatives, such as the Bioss Centre for Biological Signalling Studies and the Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies.
The faculty's facilities are spread across multiple locations in Freiburg. Pre-clinical institutes are situated in the Institutsviertel, while clinical departments and research facilities are primarily located at the University Medical Center Freiburg. This arrangement allows for easy access and collaboration between different departments. The University Medical Center itself is one of Germany's largest, handling over 55,000 in-patients and 357,000 out-patients annually.
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Freiburg consistently ranks highly in national and international rankings. It is particularly noted for its research output and funding, ranking 4th in Germany for life sciences research funding from the German Research Foundation. The faculty's reputation attracts top-tier academics from around the world, contributing to its status as a leading institution in medical education and research.
