About University of Targu Mures Medical Campus Hamburg (UMCH), Germany

UMCH is a medical university in Hamburg, Germany, that recently established a cooperation agreement with the Targu Mures University of Romania. Targu Mures University is the largest medical university in Romania. More than 11,000 students are enrolled there. It comprises 3 faculties related to medicine – Faculty of Human Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry and Faculty of Pharmacy.

University Medical Campus Hamburg (UMCH) is the first branch of the University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Targu Mures. It was founded due to the rising international interest in this university so that students can now study medicine in English in Hamburg, Germany, without admission restrictions based on school grades.

UMCH’s campus is situated in Hamburg’s Bahrenfeld neighbourhood, nicknamed “Science City”. Bahrenfeld belongs to the Altona district and is one of the most attractive educational centres in Germany. It is easily accessible by car and public transportation; it’s one of the greenest regions of Hamburg and offers a high-quality living environment.

The campus offers students the most modern facilities, such as multimedia lecture halls, learning and IT areas with excellently equipped workstations. In laboratories with the latest medical technology and equipment, students learn the required medical skills and have the opportunity to conduct research-based experiments. These include laboratories for biology, chemistry and microscopy.

The medical students also take advantage of the help of the Anatomage Table – a virtual 3D anatomy and dissection table – the most technologically advanced system for anatomy visualisation. The use of this innovative technology helps medical students to explore the anatomy of the human body in a varied and vivid way. With the help of 3D representations, anatomical structures can be interactively conveyed and organs, blood vessels and nerve fibres can be viewed from every angle.

The university address is Albert-Einstein-Ring 11-15, 22761 Hamburg, Germany.

Extracurricular and Leisure Activities

The University of Targu Mures in Hamburg has created the Junior Researcher Academy to excite students about scientific work. Aspiring doctors are participating in international and interdisciplinary research teams. Scientifically gifted students receive enormous support in the form of workshops, meetings, and hackathons.

University Medical Campus Hamburg Tuition Fees

Here you can study a 6-year medical programme in English, and each year 150 new students join UMCH’s ranks. This is a very competitive course; hence Medlink Students guarantees to support you throughout the admission procedure. Enquire now to learn more about this option. As for tuition fees, there are two available options to choose from:

• Route A
  Year 1-2: 25000 EUR/year at UMCH
  Year 3-6: €28,000/year at UMCH
• Route B
  Year 1-2: 25000 EUR/year at UMCH
  Year 3-6: €6,000/year at Targu Mures University, Romania (Still in English)

There’s no graduate entry programme here, but transfers are possible.

Additional costs include 2 one-time fees:

Admission fee: €450
Enrollment fee: €3,500

University of Targu Mures Medical Campus Hamburg Admission & Entry Requirements

The admission process here requires you to have at least B’s in Biology and Chemistry in your high-school diploma. Then you have to attend a 20-min motivation-based interview online or on-site, followed by a 90-min knowledge evaluation. The latter consists of multiple-choice biology, chemistry and general knowledge questions in English, all weighted equally. You will get your results in no more than 48 hours.

At Medlink Students, we specialise in guaranteeing your acceptance into medical school. We can assess your documents, help you pass the entrance exams with high scores, and get an advantage over the rest of the candidates. As we have attended interviews ourselves, we can guide you through the examination process.

We can also ease your application process, support you throughout your entire education, and help you practise as a doctor in Europe or in the UK.

Student Accommodation

UMCH students can take advantage of comfortable and properly equipped student apartments located in a modern building complex in Hamburg-Wandsbek. The building comprises 328 studio apartments, which are fully furnished, and have their own bathroom and a small kitchen. There are also a few common rooms where you can spend your free time playing foosball or having a drink at the bar or lounge.

In the vicinity of the UMCH campus, you can find a large recreational facility that belongs to the association Aktive Freizeit e. V. (VAF). VAF offers special conditions to UMCH students where the latter will not pay registration fees and get a 10% discount on membership and course fees. The facility consists of a swimming pool, wellness area, gymnasiums, spinning room and a fitness centre.

UMCH Germany Curriculum & Syllabus

Preclinical study section (years 1 and 2)

The first 2 years of study are called preclinical, consisting of lectures and seminars that aim to prepare you for the clinical part. During this time, you will be learning the biochemical, biophysical, molecular and cell biological basis of medicine.

After you are done with the basis of medicine, you will be learning the anatomical and physiological structures of the human body.

Clinical study section (years 3 to 6)

This period focuses mainly on the different diseases of the human body. You will gain theoretical knowledge of clinical medicine and partake in clinical internships in UMCH teaching hospitals. This will help you to gain insight into direct work with patients and also explore the different various medical specialities.

Central subjects include pathology, immunology, pharmacology, neurology, ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, gynaecology, urology, and pneumology.

Here’s a short breakdown of what each academic year will feature:

• Year 1 – introduction to medicine and the human body, anatomy, physiology, cell and molecular biology and biochemistry
• Year 2 – genetics and histology, first aid, doctor-patient communication, behavioural sciences
• Year 3 – pharmacology, medical and surgical semiology, pathology, bacteriology, immunology and scientific research methods
• Year 4 – internal and emergency medicine, endocrinology, urology, orthopaedics, traumatology, general and pediatric surgery
• Year 5 – paediatrics, ophthalmology, pneumology, neurology, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, oncology and rheumatology
• Year 6 – infectious diseases, epidemiology, obstetrics and gynaecology, medicine

University Accreditation

Just like most European universities, you will get an international degree in medicine when you complete your studies at UMCH successfully. The degree is accepted in all European Union states, the European Economic Area and of course by the General Medical Council (GMC), the World Health Organization, and more. UMCH is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).

Life as a Medical Student in Hamburg, Germany

The city of Hamburg originated as a castle built by Charlemagne in the ninth century. The original structure was named Hamburg, and while little remains of it, the name stuck to the city.

Hamburg has a rich history as an important trade port in the Hanseatic League and an industrial centre. In addition, the city has given much to the world, including Johannes Brahms, Felix Mendelsohn, Karl Lagerfeld, and last but not least, the hamburger itself.

Today, the city hosts more than 100,000 university students. While the quality of German education is indisputable, the entertainment potential of the town could easily impair the academic focus of aspiring doctors.

Hamburg has over a hundred musical venues such as concert stages, nightclubs, bars, and opera houses. The local music scene has deep roots and international recognition. The Beatles themselves lived and played in Hamburg for two years.

In addition, the city is remarkably green, thanks to an urban plan that’s been active for more than a century. Hamburg has clean waterways, tree-lined streets, and many enormous city parks. The central Planten und Biomen is right in the city centre, and it contains several themed gardens. The Japanese garden there even has its own koi pond! 

The city itself has no skyscrapers and only a few high-rise buildings. The spires of the skyline belong primarily to churches, and governmental and cultural buildings.

Furthermore, Hamburg has numerous English-speaking communities. The British diaspora in the city is very active. They have established several societies, including cricket clubs, the Hamburg Exiles Rugby Club, The Professional Women’s Forum, and The British Decorative and Fine Arts Society.

Term Dates

The official start of the academic year 2020/21 will take place at UMCH in Hamburg On September 28th, 2021.