The University Hospital Tübingen
Founded in 1805, University Hospital Tübingen is one of Germany’s 34 university hospitals, successfully integrating high-quality patient care, scientific research, and medical education.
The hospital is among six university medical centers in Germany accredited by the government to conduct advanced research in the field of healthcare.
According to an independent study conducted by the German research institute Munich Inquire Media, 45 physicians from University Hospital Tübingen are included in the list of the TOP 100 doctors in Germany. Rankings of the best hospitals and physicians are published annually in the renowned analytical magazine FOCUS.
Patients from all over the world travel to Tübingen to benefit from its high standards of medical care.
Key Centers and Departments
University Hospital Tübingen offers a wide range of specialized centers and departments, including:
- Oncology Center
- Department of Perinatal Medicine
- Department of Gynecology
- Center for Pediatrics
- Department of Geriatric Medicine
- Pediatric Oncology Center
- Rheumatology Center
- Center for Rare Diseases
- Center for Personalized Medicine
- Transplantation Center (kidney, liver, pancreas, intestinal, and uterus transplantation)
- Interregional Pain Management Center
- Stroke Intensive Care Unit
- Department of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, including Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
- Epilepsy Surgery Center
In 2008, the hospital’s central surgical unit was expanded with two additional operating rooms. By 2028, the operating facilities are scheduled for complete restructuring. The new layout will allow for 22 operating rooms within the existing space, compared to the previous 20.
International Recognition
The Department of Gynecology at University Hospital Tübingen has been recognized as one of the world’s leading gynecological centers in a publication by Newsweek. According to expert evaluations, it ranked:
- 4th worldwide in “Gynecology and Obstetrics”
- 1st within the European Union
Research and Innovation
Continuous research into diseases is a core focus of the University Hospital Tübingen. The institution is dedicated to advancing medical science while translating innovations into clinical practice.
Patient Care
At University Hospital Tübingen, patients receive care based on the latest diagnostic and treatment methods, supported by over 200 years of medical experience.