# Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (MHH)

> public · 30625 Hannover · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 7 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter semester — direct study application, non-EU international applicants | 31 May | Applications open 1 April and close 31 May. This window applies specifically to non-EU international applicants; national and EU applicants go through the separate central medical-admissions portal (Hochschulstart) instead. Source: https://www.mhh.de/studierendensekretariat/termine-fristen |
| Winter semester — application for a preparatory year (Studienkolleg), non-EU international applicants | 15 July | Applications open 1 April and close 15 July. For applicants whose school certificate is not directly recognised and who must first complete a one-year preparatory course (Studienkolleg). Source: https://www.mhh.de/studierendensekretariat/termine-fristen |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 30625 Hannover
- **Region:** Niedersachsen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** law
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** http://www.mh-hannover.de
- **Address:** Carl-Neuberg-Straße 1, 30625 Hannover
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Hannover is a mid-sized German city with solid student infrastructure: affordable accommodation, good public transport, and a mix of cultural venues and technical industry. The city sits at the crossroads of northern Germany's economy, so hospital networks and pharmaceutical connections are strong. It's not trendy, but it's reliable and livable on a tight budget.

## Strengths

- Public university with €0 tuition for non-EU students, rare even in Germany where most Länder charge semester fees.
- Specialises exclusively in medicine and health sciences, giving it a depth of clinical and research focus that generalist universities cannot match.
- IELTS 7.0 entry threshold signals internationally oriented programmes with instruction accessible in English.
- An EU diploma from a German public university is recognised across the Schengen zone and simplifies future licensing or employment in Europe.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa, giving medicine and health graduates time to secure a licensed position in a high-demand sector.
- Hannover is a major Lower Saxony city with a large student population, a lower cost of living than Munich or Frankfurt, and good public transport.

## Watch out for

- Medicine programmes in Germany are almost entirely taught in German; daily clinical work and most coursework require C1–C2 level German regardless of IELTS.
- Non-EU applicants must prove roughly €11,904 in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) before a student visa is issued, requiring significant upfront capital.
- Admission to state medicine programmes in Germany is highly competitive, with selection under a cap on the number of places (numerus clausus) based on Abitur-equivalent grades and waiting time.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before qualifying for full admission.
- Medical licensing (Approbation) after graduation involves a German-language oral exam and recognition process that can take additional months for foreign graduates.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €160–330
- **Private housing:** €380–620
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Hannover
- **How to apply:** Apply online via the Studentenwerk Hannover 'Wohnheimantrag' portal, optionally requesting MHH's dedicated campus dorms (Karl-Wiechert-Allee, dorms L/M/C2, Stadtfelddamm); placement follows waitlist order (average wait 14–18 months). ERASMUS+ and exchange students can also be placed through the MHH International Office working with Studentenwerk.
- **Notes:** MHH is explicitly eligible and additionally operates dedicated on-campus dormitories (Karl-Wiechert-Allee, Stadtfelddamm, dorms L/M/C2) right next to the medical campus; Stadtfelddamm is the only Studentenwerk residence also open to MHH trainees/apprentices. Apply as early as possible given 14+ month waitlists.
- **Source:** https://www.studentenwerk-hannover.de/mhh

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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