Address: Christoph-Probst-Platz, Innrain 52, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
Human Medicine, Dentistry, Molecular Medicine, Nursing Science
The Medical University of Innsbruck, in German Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, was formed from the medical faculty of the University of Innsbruck. The original university was established in 1669 by Emperor Leopold I. Under the University Act of 2002, the medical faculty became an independent university in 2004. The president is Gert Mayer.
The medical tradition of the region is older than the university. The record mentions that the first hospital of the Tyrol was founded in 1307 in nearby Schwaz. The Medical University is described as the most important medical research and training facility in western Austria, which gives it a regional role beyond its student numbers.
The infobox gives about 3,800 students, while the text gives about 3,000. The university employs about 1,800 people. Its endowment is 260 million euros. The record used here does not mention a university hospital, so applicants should look at the official pages for the clinical sites used in teaching.
Three Nobel laureates in chemistry are linked to the institution. Fritz Pregl received the prize in 1923 for the quantitative microanalysis of organic substances. Adolf Windaus received it in 1928 for his work on sterols and their relation to vitamins. Hans Fischer received it in 1930 for the synthesis of haemin. These names show how closely medicine and chemistry were linked in the history of the faculty.
For a prospective student, the specialised profile is the main point. The university teaches human medicine, dentistry and other health programmes, and admission is selective. The city of Innsbruck sits in the Alps, which attracts students who like mountain sports and a compact city. Teaching is mainly in German, so international applicants should check the language requirements on the official pages. Tuition for EU citizens is low. Check the current tariff.
The setting in the Alps adds to the appeal: Innsbruck combines a compact historic centre with mountain sports and a student population drawn from Austria, Germany and Italy. Applicants should read the official pages for the admission test, the dates for registration and the clinical sites used for teaching.
Domains taught:
Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Microbiology and Genetics
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Closely linked to the University of Innsbruck, from which it became independent in 2004.
Research:
Biomedical research and clinical medicine, the most important medical research and training facility in western Austria.
Famous Alumnis:
Fritz Pregl, Adolf Windaus, Hans Fischer
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1800
Current students***:
3800
Foreign students***:
N/A%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Independent since 2004, roots in a university founded in 1669, three Nobel laureates in chemistry linked to it, endowment of 260 million euros.
Cons
Medicine only, selective admission, teaching mainly in German.
Best For
Medical students looking for a specialised medical university in the Tyrol, in western Austria.
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Most Similar Schools Locally
For students who like the bioinformatics, microbiology and genetics and life sciences focus of this institution but want another option nearby, Medical University of Graz fits well: it is also a public institution, and runs the same bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
In terms of fields, Medical University of Vienna is the nearest neighbour, with bioinformatics, microbiology and genetics and life sciences again at the core; it teaches at the same levels, namely bachelor's, master's and doctoral, and covers bioengineering and statistics as well.
Most Similar Schools Abroad
Looking internationally, Anhui Medical University in China is where bioinformatics, microbiology and genetics and life sciences get a comparable treatment; it is far larger, with about 18,700 students against roughly 3,800 here, and is also a public institution.
University of Maryland, Baltimore offers an international parallel to this university, with bioinformatics, microbiology and genetics and life sciences as common ground; it is larger, enrolling about 7,137 students against roughly 3,800 here, and is also a public institution.
Looking internationally, Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran is where bioinformatics, microbiology and genetics and life sciences get a comparable treatment; it is also a public institution, and runs the same bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
Looking internationally, Hannover Medical School in Germany is where bioinformatics, microbiology and genetics and life sciences get a comparable treatment; it is also a public institution, and teaches at the same levels, namely bachelor's, master's and doctoral.
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, in the United States, takes a similar route through bioinformatics, microbiology and genetics and life sciences; it is also a public institution and also offers certificate programmes.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
Where is the Medical University of Innsbruck?
In Innsbruck, in the Tyrol, Austria.
When did it become independent?
In 2004, under the University Act of 2002.
When was the original University of Innsbruck established?
In 1669, by Emperor Leopold I.
Who is the president?
Gert Mayer.
How many students does it have?
About 3,800 according to the infobox.
How many people does it employ?
About 1,800.
How large is its endowment?
260 million euros.
Which Nobel laureates in chemistry are linked to it?
Fritz Pregl, Adolf Windaus and Hans Fischer.
What role does it have in the region?
It is the most important medical research and training facility in western Austria.
What does it cost?
Tuition for EU citizens is low. Check the current tariff.
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*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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