University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf

The University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) is one of Europe's leading academic medical institutions, founded in 1889 in the vibrant city of Hamburg. With 1,738 beds and a staff of over 14,000 including more than 5,000 physicians and scientists, UKE operates at the intersection of world-class clinical care and pioneering medical research. UKE holds KTQ and ISO 9001 certifications and consistently ranks among Germany's top hospitals in national and international surveys. The center's modern campus underwent a major transformation with the construction of a new main building in 2009, creating one of Europe's most advanced hospital facilities with state-of-the-art infrastructure and cutting-edge medical technology. The oncology department is internationally recognized for its multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment, including immunotherapy, targeted therapies, proton therapy, and precision medicine. The cardiac surgery program performs complex procedures including heart transplantation and minimally invasive valve repair. The transplantology department covers kidney, liver, lung, and bone marrow transplants with outstanding survival rates. The hematology department is a European reference center for blood disorders and bone marrow transplantation. Neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, and urology departments utilize robotic-assisted techniques and advanced imaging for precision surgery. International patients benefit from a dedicated International Office providing multilingual coordination, accommodation assistance, visa support, and comprehensive follow-up care programs.