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The beginning of the academic year traditionally takes place in the winter semester. The University of Bonn provides information about dates and the exact schedule on its event pages.
The university celebration is a central ceremony for graduates of all faculties of the University of Bonn. More detailed information on the procedures, the venue and other conditions of participation can be found here.
You can complete your practical year either at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) or at one of the UKB's training hospitals.
You can find all of the UBK's training hospitals here.
AMBOSS is a digital reference tool for students and doctors. All students of human medicine at the University of Bonn receive free access to AMBOSS as part of this standard campus license.
Certain criteria need to be fulfilled for your application. You can find these here.
If you wish to enrol in a degree program (Bachelor | Staatsexamen) at the University of Bonn and come from a non-EU/EEA country, you must meet a number of formal requirements. In addition to providing proof of German language skills, you must complete an application form and submit documents to the Student Administration Office at the University of Bonn.
If you have any problems, the International Students Team will also help you (+49 228 / 73-4464 or 4491, intstud@verwaltung.uni-bonn.de)
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Bonn offers various degree programs with different application procedures. Find out more here.
The University of Bonn's application guide will guide you to the right application procedure step by step.
Since October 2021, there is a free campus license for students for the arznei-telegramm®. Further information can be found here.
In addition to political representation, consultation and service are the main responsibilities of the AStA. The services offered cover many different areas: BAföG consultation, consultation for students with children, social and legal consultation, consultation for foreign students, consultation in the queer department - students can find advice and help for almost any issue at the AStA.
The Faculty of Medicine offers a Bachelor of Science in Midwifery Sciences.
The Office for Educational Support of the Studierendenwerk Bonn AöR is responsible for processing BAföG applications from our students. Here you will find information on whether you can expect to recieve financial aid, based on you or your parents' or spouse's income, and the approximate amount you can expect to receive. The staff at the Office for Educational Support need information about the family's financial situation (e.g. income, number of children) in order to provide advice.
BASIS is the University of Bonn's central campus management system. You can find the university's course catalog there and, as a student, you can register for courses, view your grades and much more. The system is also used throughout the university for a variety of other processes.
The Biomedical Center I (BMZ I) has the building number A13 and is located near the North bus stop and the North parking garage. There are two lecture halls in BMZ I, which are primarily intended for courses. Further information can be found here.
Block placements are courses lasting one to six weeks, and cover the differential diagnosis and treatment of the most important clinical symptoms under the circumstances of everyday clinical and outpatient medical practice (see ÄApprO 2002, § 2 Courses, (3)).
At the medical faculty of the University of Bonn, the block internships are on offer from the 3rd clinical semester.
As part of the Bonn-Siegen cooperation program, block internships in selected subjects are offered twice a year during the lecture-free period at the four teaching hospitals in Siegen.
Students who are unable to take an examination or complete coursework as planned due to a disability or chronic illness or due to maternity protection regulations can apply to the Examination Office for compensation for disadvantages.
If medical students have previously studied another subject at a university, a graded certificate of achievement may be eligible for recognition as an elective I, if a relation to medical studies can be established.
You can apply for certifications for the BAföG office, transcripts of records, letters of recommendation or other certifications here
If you want to change universities, you must enquire about the current admission situation and the application and enrolment deadlines at the target university approx. 4 - 5 months before the start of the semester. The information booklet, which describes the current admission situation for the subjects at the University of Bonn and gives all dates and deadlines, is available from the Student Secretariat or the Central Student Advisory Service from around the beginning of June or the beginning of December. Further information can be found here.
If you are a transfer student from another German or European university or a lateral entrant wishing to start a higher semester of medical studies at the University of Bonn, you can apply online to the Student Secretariat of the University of Bonn. For the summer semester, applications are possible until March 15 for a 2nd or 4th semester, for the winter semester until September 15 for a 3rd semester of pre-clinical studies. Please note, however, that experience has shown that the chances of success are extremely low due to the extremely small number of places available and the large number of applications.
You can find all information on changing universities on the website of the University of Bonn.
University transfer students who wish to continue their studies in Bonn in their previous degree program or course interruptors who wish to resume their studies after a break must apply for a study place in the respective higher semester if it is an admission-restricted subject. This also applies to lateral entrants. No application is required for degree programs without admission restrictions. You can find all information here.
Applications for clinical traineeships should be sent to the respective institute or clinic director, see www.ukbonn.de. The State Examination Office (LPA) is responsible for the recognition of clinical traineeships, including those abroad. More detailed information on the procedure and duration can be obtained from the LPA. Study certificates and transcripts of records, which are often required for clinical traineeships abroad, are available from the Office of Student Affairs of the Dean of Studies
There are various commissions and committees at the Faculty of Medicine, many of which deal with specific topics and help make decisions for the Dean's Office and the Faculty Council.
As a partner university of competitive sport, the University of Bonn has set itself the task of bringing studies and competitive sport into better harmony.
In order to ensure the compatibility of your commitment to competitive sport and your academic education, we will support you individually.
Further information can be found on the Examination Office website:
We are happy to advise you in all phases of your studies.
Prospective students can inform themselves here.
Enrolled students can find the information under contact persons.
Our staff are here to help with any questions about teaching.
Our staff are here to help with any questions about your studies
Our staff are here to help with any questions about teaching.
As part of the Bonn-Siegen cooperation program, the Faculty of Medicine cooperates with the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Siegen and four training hospitals in Siegen. In the pre-clinical study section, some courses are offered as an elective I. In the clinical study section, block internships are held twice a year in selected subjects at the training hospitals in Siegen. You can find more information on the page of the Bonn-Siegen cooperation program.
There are also research networks at the Faculty of Medicine. You can find an overview here.
All courses can be found in the University of Bonn´s course listing.
The data protection policy of the University of Bonn contains information on the processing of information and data. This primarily includes personal data such as name, address, e-mail address and IP address.
The Dean of Studies of the Faculty of Medicine is responsible for teaching and study matters.
The Dean of Studies Office is the point of contact for questions relating to medical training and the further development of studies and teaching.
Dentistry deals with the diagnosis and treatment of dental, oral and jaw diseases on a scientific basis. Malpositioned teeth and missing teeth are also covered. You can find more information about the degree program here.
We offer didactic training to improve the quality of studies and teaching sustainably. The workshops are aimed at interested lecturers and students who are involved in medical teaching.
Further information and the current program can be found on the DoT.Med page
Students who are impaired in their studies due to a chronic physical and/or mental illness can find advice and support from the representative for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses.
Information concerning support by the Medical Faculty can be found here
Students who are prevented from taking an examination or completing coursework as intended due to a disability or chronic illness, or due to maternity protection regulations can apply to the Examinations Office for disadvantage compensation.
Further information can be found here:
eCampus is the learning platform at the University of Bonn. Students and lecturers can find all information about courses, facilities and more here. An ID from the University of Bonn is required for registration. Students are issued this after successful enrollment, while lecturers should apply for an ID at the HRZ of the University of Bonn.
The Elective I comprises at least 2 semester hours per week in the pre-clinical section and must be completed with a grade. It is not timetabled and is usually completed during the 2nd to 4th semester. It can, for example, be chosen freely from the pre-clinical courses of the Faculty of Medicine, which are not part of the prescribed curricular courses, or on application from the entire range of courses offered by the University of Bonn.
All information concerning the clinical elective can be found here.
You can find the range of clinics and subjects offered for the elective subject in the PJ here.
At the beginning of your studies, your first step will take you to the Registrar's Office at the University of Bonn, where you will be enrolled. If you have applied for a subject with restricted admission and have been offered a spot, you will find your enrolment deadline in your letter of admission.
Information on enrollment can be found on the University of Bonn's website.
If you have a foreign university entrance qualification, there are a few things you need to bear in mind that are important for your application and your future studies. here you can find out which aspects you need to consider.
Various areas of academic education are evaluated for the Faculty of Medicine.
Courses at the Faculty of Medicine have been evaluated since the early 1990s. The evaluation results are regularly analyzed and reported back to those responsible for teaching. The survey is now carried out online by the Center for Evaluation and Methods (ZEM).
In addition to the courses, the tertials in the practical year at the UKB and the external teaching hospitals are also evaluated. The ZEM also provides support here.
Click here for the evaluation portal.
Examination access is granted as a courtesy by the departments, without them being obliged to do so. If you wish to inspect your examination, please contact the lecturers first.
If you also wish to inspect your examination documents, please submit a written request (an email is not sufficient) to the Examinations Office
If you do not agree with the evaluation of an examination because the content of the evaluation is incorrect or procedural errors have been violated, you can submit a written objection (an email is not sufficient) to the Examinations Office. The examination board will then decide whether the examination should be reassessed or repeated.
The examination board is the examination authority for university examinations.
The examination dates for the university examinations in the Human Medicine degree program, the Dentistry degree program (new study and examination regulations) and the Midwifery Sciences degree program are published at the beginning of the lecture period, unless otherwise specified.
UCAN (Umbrella Consortium for Assessment Networks) is a non-profit organization that acts as an umbrella organization for various assessment networks and examination associations. The UCAN partners organize themselves in subject-specific assessment networks, such as the Medical Assessment Network or those of the professional associations. Together, they promote inter-institutional exchange through networking, consultation, conferences and various research projects.
The study and examination regulations for the Dentistry degree program can be found here.
The study and examination regulations for the Human Medicine degree program can be found here.
The study and examination regulations for the Midwifery Sciences degree program can be found here.
Contact to the examination office can be found here
As a certified family-friendly university, the University of Bonn has actively created structures for balancing family, studies and career. You can find an overview of the university's numerous support services here.
The Faculty of Medicine also places great importance on ensuring that pregnancy, childcare or caring for relatives causes as few disadvantages as possible for your studies and would like to support you wherever possible in continuing your studies. Information and contact persons can be found here
Many questions are asked concerning the topic of examinations. On the Websites of the Examination Office for Human Medicine, Dentistry and Midwifery Sciences we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions.
The question “How do I finance my studies?” is an important and sometimes crucial one. Financing your studies can sometimes be a considerable challenge, but there are individual solutions to this problem. What studying at the University of Bonn costs and what financing options are available in addition to or as an alternative to financial support from parents is explained here.
Proof of completion of a first aid course is required for admission to the 1st section of the medical examination. These are offered by the DRK, Malteser-Hilfsdienst and similar organizations. The first aid course can be completed before the degree course or during the pre-clinical part of the course, in which case it must have been completed no more than three years before the first section of the medical examination.
The first section of the medical examination (M1) - also known as the Physikum - can be taken after four semesters at the earliest. It consists of a written and an oral-practical part.
Further information (dates, application) can be found on the Preclinical Medicine website
Information and assistance for international students is provided by the Advice and Contact Point for International Students in the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Medicine, office hours by appointment, Dr. Stephanie Alvino, Tel. 287-11534 or by E-Mail.
For some years, equality has existed between German and EU students. Information and assistance for foreign students, including language courses, is offered by the International Office of the University of Bonn. The Dean's Office of the Faculty of Medicine can provide you with information about the application process and the opportunities for studies with Erasmus.
You can find the forms for applications to the Examination Office here:
Information on events can be found on the websites of the individual clinics and institutes.
Further training courses for the PJ, insofar as these are passed on by the clinics and institutes, can be found on the PJ further training courses page.
The Gender Equality Office campaigns for greater gender equality and provides advice and support in cases of discrimination and sexual harassment
The Master's program Global Health Risk Management & Hygiene Policies is offered by the University of Bonn in cooperation with the Institute for Environment and Human Security (EHS) at the United Nations University (UNU) and is largely based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The grading scale determines the grade achieved in a multiple-choice exam. The grade is based on the number of points required to pass the exam (pass mark). The pass mark is determined by Section 20 (4) of the Study and Examination Regulations for the degree program "Human Medicine" or Section 21 (5) of the Study and Examination Regulations for the degree program "Dentistry" and is at least 50% of the points to be achieved or is determined by the relative pass mark (see Info A-Z: relative pass mark).
The grading scale is regulated in § 20 para. 5 of the study and examination regulations for the degree program “Human Medicine”. Accordingly, the grade is
very good, if at least 75%
good, if at least 50% but less than 75%
satisfactory, if at least 25% but less than 50% and
sufficient, if none or less than 25%
of the points above the required minimum score (pass mark) have been achieved.
Guest auditors may be admitted to individual courses upon application. Guest auditors are not enrolled. They will therefore not register during the enrolment periods, but around the beginning to end of October for the winter semester and the beginning to end of April for the summer semester. Guest auditors are not entitled to acquire credits and take examinations. Applications must be submitted to the Registrar's Office. Further information can be found here.
You can use the service platform Hochschulstart to apply for a spot on a state examination course in human medicine or dentistry. Hochschulstart coordinates the allocation procedure for this.
Human medicine provides basic knowledge about bodily functions and human diseases. The course focuses on the development of skills for medical practice in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. A further focus is on health promotion, prevention and rehabilitation. You can find more information about the course here.
ILIAS is a high-performance learning platform (Learning Management System) that the University of Bonn uses to implement individual learning strategies and training courses with the integrated tools. The University of Bonn's learning platform is called eCampus.
As the central institution of the federal states, the Institute for Medical and Pharmaceutical Examination Issues (IMPP) supports the state examination offices in conducting the nationally standardized written examinations in accordance with the licensing regulations for doctors and pharmacists as well as the respective state examination office. Students register for the examination there, thenreceive the invitation to the examination, and the examination certificate after the examination. The state examination offices and the IMPP work closely together to ensure that the nationwide examinations are conducted uniformly and thus guarantee equal opportunities.
Welcome to Bonn! All Incoming Erasmus students in the field of Medicine (0912) can find further information about application procedures, semester dates, subjects, ECTS ecc. here: Erasmus Incoming Student Mobility
All human medicine students interested in the Erasmus program are cordially invited to the annual Erasmus information event in November. The date will be announced here in late summer.
Counseling and information services for international students and Erasmus students at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn can be found here.
The HRZ at the University of Bonn operates the information technology services for research, teaching and studies, which are to be organized in a centralized manner, and provides its expertise in the field of information technology (IT) as a service provider.
Students who are enrolled at another German university and have successfully applied for a PJ place at the Faculty of Medicine do not have to enrol as a second student at the University of Bonn. They will remain enrolled as a first-year student at their home university and provide proof of this status to the PJ office at the start of the tertial.
Further information can be found here
Registration for late enrollees:
If you are admitted to medical studies at a later point , you can find further information on the timetable and planning group allocation from
Dr. Martin Breitbach, Preclinical Studies Coordinator, Tel. 0228-73 2476 (office hours Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 4 pm, Preclinical Studies building, Nussallee 10).
Knowledge of Latin is not a prerequisite for studying medicine. Participation in a medical terminology course at the beginning of the degree course is also compulsory for students with knowledge of Latin.
Students who want to or need to interrupt their studies for an important reason can apply for a leave of absence at the Registrar's Office.
Further information can be found here.
The first section of the medical examination is not a reason for a leave of absence. A doctorate can be a reason for leave of absence under certain circumstances. For more information, please contact the Medical Dean's Office (Doctoral Office).
You are entitled to retake examinations during your leave of absence. In the Human Medicine and Dentistry degree programs (new study and examination regulations), automatic examination registration is not interrupted by a leave of absence.
You can find the lecture halls on the UKB campus in the location plan. The Office of the Dean of Studies only manages the lecture halls in the teaching building and in BMZ I.
The Student Affairs Office issues letters of recommendation and study certificates for clinical traineeships abroad, internships abroad, for the Foreigners' Office, etc. The original and a copy of the Physikum certificate must be submitted to the Student Affairs Office or sent as a PDF file via email to Student.Office@ukbonn.de.
The University and State Library Bonn has a branch (Departmental Library for Medicine, Natural Sciences & Agriculture - MNL) at Friedrich-Hirzebruch-Allee 4 (formerly Nußallee 15a).
All information on opening hours, available space, reservation options, lending etc. can be found on the ULB website.
The licensing regulations (ÄApprO & ZApprO) for human medicine and dentistry are legal ordinances that regulate admission to the academic medical professions.
Life & Brain has the building number C76 and is located near the bus stop Uniklinikum Süd and the parking garage Süd. There are two seminar rooms in Life & Brain, primarily intended for teaching events. Further information can be found here.
Directions and map of the University of Bonn and Bonn University Hospital.
The performance-oriented allocation of funds (abbreviated to LOMV or LOM) is designed to provide financial support for mandatory teaching on the one hand and to strengthen the quality of academic teaching at the Faculty of Medicine, and initiate or support improvements in teaching with financial incentives on the other.
Further information can be found on the LOM portal.
The tasks of the LPA include the organization of medical, psychotherapeutic and pharmaceutical state examinations, as well as the recognition and accreditation of academic achievements in Germany and abroad.
The first section of the medical examination (M1) - also known as the Physikum - can be taken after four semesters at the earliest. This consists of a written and an oral-practical examination section.
Further information (dates, application for admission) can be found on the Preclinical Medicine website.
Generally, the second section of the medical examination (M2) can be taken after 10 semesters.
Further information can be found here.
After successfully completing the practical year, the third section of the medical examination (final examination) can be taken.
Further information (dates, application) can be found on the practical year website.
The Maternity Protection Act also applies to female students. It ensures that students do not suffer any disadvantages during their studies while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Further information can be found here
The degree programs Global Health Risk Management & Hygiene Policy, Medical Immunosciences and Infection and Neuroscience are offered as a Master of Science (M.Sc.).
The Medical Immunosciences and Infection degree program deals with immunological topics from a medical perspective. The main objective of the research-oriented, international degree program is to train students for a future career in medical research.
You can find more information about the program here.
The pre-clinical mentoring program was organized by students of medicine and dentistry to give first-year students (pre-clinical semesters) an insight into the clinical phase of their studies and to support them in their preparations for the Physikum.
E-mail address: mentorenprogramm@uni-bonn.de
The Midwifery Sciences degree cours is offered as a dual degree course, which enables students to obtain a dual qualification as a state-recognized midwife and a Bachelor's degree (B. Sc.).
38,000 students, 6,500 employees of the university and around 5,500 employees of Bonn University Hospital need to get to work and study (almost) every day. Mobility is a big issue here! We are well connected within the region via many different transportation routes.
Enrolment for multiple admission-restricted degree programs at the same time is only possible if this is absolutely necessary for a professionally qualifying degree. Applications should be sent to the Student Secretariat. They can also provide information about permitted combinations.
The Master's degree program in Neurosciences is a research-oriented, international degree program with the main goal of comprehensively training talented students in the rapidly growing field of neuroscience. Students receive preparation for research or a career in a related medical or biological field.
Further information can be found here.
The newsletter on examinations and examination law can be found here
The learning objectives catalogs NKLM (Nationaler Kompetenzbasierter Lernzielkatalog Medizin) and NKLZ (Nationaler Kompetenzbasierter Lernzielkatalog Zahnmedizin) define skills based on the job description of a doctor and dentist that should be fulfilled upon completion of the respective degree program. In addition to knowledge and skills, these also include overarching learning objectives such as attitudes, scientific skills and so-called soft skills.
MFT Medical Faculty Association of the Federal Republic of Germany e.V., https://medizinische-fakultaeten.de/
If you would like to study medicine at the University of Bonn and come from a non-EU/EEA country, there are some formal requirements to be met, which can be found here. It is therefore essential that you read this information carefully before submitting your application in order to improve your chances of being admitted.
A three-month (90-day) nursing service must be completed before the start of studies or during the pre-clinical phase of studies. Proof of this must be provided when registering for the preliminary medical examination. You can find the forms for the certificate here. Information on applying for a nursing internship at the UKB can be found here.
The Occupational Health Service provides occupational health care for employees of the University and University Hospital Bonn. This also includes students, pupils, trainees and interns.
Information for students of human medicine and dentistry - Occupational Health Service of the University Hospital Bonn
Written examinations may be offered as online examinations at the Faculty of Medicine. They either take place as face-to-face examinations and are organized in cooperation with the HRZ or - depending on the relevant regulations in the examination regulations - can be offered as online examinations. The online exams are also organized in cooperation with the HRZ.
Our online self-assessments (OSA) are subject-specific study orientation tests that give you an insight into the respective subject. Using tasks and questions, you can check online whether your expectations of your chosen subject are realistic and whether the subject matches your interests and abilities - in short: how well the subject suits you.
Only you can see your result and your “score” has no influence on your chances of admission or application! The OSA is an offer designed to help you with your study orientation.
The traditional examination interview is frequently replaced by practical exercises and presentations in the Faculty of Medicine. OSCE stands for objective structured clinical examination. Accordingly, examination procedures are standardized by OSCE.
Practical clinical skills that are relevant to the doctor's later work are specifically tested, such as doctor-patient communication, examination techniques, the assessment of findings in the form of ECG or X-ray images and, resuscitation measures. In the OSCE exam, examiners use checklists to assess students' skills as objectively as possible. Real-life procedures are simulated in medical examinations.
As part of the ERASMUS program, you have the possibility to study medicine as a student at a partner university abroad.
Further information can be found here.
Under certain conditions, it is possible to have partially completed coursework and examinations recognized internally.
It is important that the work completed is equivalent to the work to be completed.
Partial recognition is at the discretion of the lecturer. The lecturer can decide whether he/she wishes to recognize the work already completed as partial credit in his/her subject. Please note that partial recognition does not mean that the entire certificate is recognized as passed, but only a partial achievement, such as regular or successful participation
You can find the forms for partial recognition here:
Certificates of achievement and certificates of study for stays abroad, immigration authorities and the BaföG office are issued in the Student Affairs Office. The current student ID, examination certificates and the certificates since the last examination taken must be submitted in original and copy.
The first section of the medical examination (M1) - also known as the Physikum - can be taken after four semesters at the earliest. This consists of a written and an oral-practical examination section.
Further information (dates, application for admission) can be found on the Preclinical Medicine website.
The North Rhine Medical Association in Düsseldorf is responsible for specialist training, including foreign applicants. Foreign licenses are recognized by the Cologne district government. When foreign doctors apply, it is important that, in addition to sufficient language skills, they also provide proof of funding for the duration of their stay in Germany. Applications for specialist training should be sent to the relevant clinic. The addresses of the clinics and institutes of the University Hospital Bonn can be found here.
The pre-clinical study section covers four semesters and concludes with the 1st medical examination. In addition, you must complete training in first aid and a 90 calendar day nursing internship before starting your studies or during the non-teaching periods in the pre-clinical study section.
You can find more information here.
The practical year (PJ) is the final year of medical studies.
You can find all the necessary information about the practical year on the website.
Please check the homepage of the State Examination Office (LPA) first, where you will also find all the forms for the PJ abroad. The prerequisite for recognition abroad is that the foreign dean of studies certifies that the student has the same rights and obligations as the students there.
Further information can be found on the Website of the PJ.
As a certified family-friendly university, the University of Bonn has actively created structures for balancing family, studies and career. You can find an overview of the university's numerous support services here.
The Faculty of Medicine also places great importance on ensuring that pregnancy and childcare have as few disadvantages as possible for your studies and would like to support you as much as possible in continuing your studies. Information and contact persons can be found here.
Thank you for your interest in studying at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Bonn. In addition to the degree courses in human medicine and dentistry, the Faculty of Medicine also offers international Master's degree courses in the areas of immunology and neuroscience, as well as the consecutive Master's degree course in Global Health. Discover all the degree programs offered by the Faculty of Medicine here.
In a personal consultation, you can seek advice - also preventatively - on psychological concerns, uncertainties or problems that could affect your quality of life or academic success. During the consultation, you will be supported in developing new perspectives and your own constructive solutions and alternative ways of dealing with the situation. If necessary, we can also advise you on finding psychotherapy and/or refer you to other appropriate contacts. In addition, you can take advantage of our topic- and target group-related group offers.
The following applies to examinations in the Human Medicine and Dentistry degree programs (new study and examination regulations): If you fail an examination or withdraw from an examination, you will automatically be registered for the next examination date (also across semesters). It is not necessary for you to register.
The relative pass mark for multiple-choice examinations is defined in Section 20 (4) of the Study and Examination Regulations for the “Human Medicine” degree program and Section 21 (4) of the Study and Examination Regulations for the “Dentistry” degree program.
Accordingly, a candidate has passed the examination if he or she does not fall below the average examination score of all candidates taking part in the examination by more than 22%. The relative pass mark does not apply if it is less than 50% of the maximum number of points allowed. If less than 50% of the maximum number of points is achieved, the examination is failed in any case. If the relative pass mark is more than 60% of the maximum number of points planned, the relative pass mark is also not applied and the pass mark is 60% of the maximum number of points planned.
A class is officially canceled if the lecturers do not appear more than 15 minutes after the official start time. Students do not need to wait longer than this. An informal collection of signatures is sufficient as proof of attendance (for courses requiring attendance). The time limit of 15 minutes cannot be extended by an announcement (notification by the lecturer after ten minutes of delay that a representative will appear within the next 15 minutes).
Re-registration takes place by transferring the semester fee using the transfer form prepared by the Student Secretariat. The deadlines can be found on the University of Bonn website under Dates and Deadlines. Students who fail to meet the re-registration deadline may lose their place on the degree course in Medicine. Further details on the re-registration procedure can be found in the documents that students receive from the Student Secretariat.
If you have failed an examination, you can retake the examination on the next date on which it is offered. Registration for the repeat examination and the frequency with which examination dates are offered depends on the respective examination regulations.
The rooms in the teaching building, as well as the lecture halls in the BMZ and two seminar rooms in Life & Brain are primarily intended for events related to teaching at the Faculty of Medicine. Further information on booking these rooms can be found here.
"Small" secondary auditors:
Students who are enrolled at a German university and wish to complete credits at our faculty (‘small secondary auditors’) must register with the University of Bonn and pay an enrollment fee.
"Large" secondary auditors:
Students who are enrolled at another German university and have successfully applied for a PJ place at the Faculty of Medicine do not have to enrol as secondary auditors at the University of Bonn. They remain enrolled as first-year students at their home university and prove this status at the PJ office at the start of the tertial.
Further information on small and large secondary auditors can be found here.
In degree programs with restricted admission, such as medical studies, admission to a second degree program is limited. Out of consideration for those who do not yet have a German degree, there is a special quota of 3% of study places. If the first degree has been completed by the application deadline, the application will be considered within this quota.
All information can be found here.
At the University of Bonn and many other universities, the academic year is divided into two semesters. The winter semester begins in the fall, the summer semester in the spring. The formal semester commencement times are not identical to the lecture periods. These change every year.
The semester times are determined individually for the clinical study section of Human Medicine. You can find the current overviews here.
The timetable for the cohorts in the practical year can be found here.
Students at the University of Bonn have to pay a fee each semester, which is decided democratically by student representatives. More than half of the semester fee is used to finance the semester and NRW ticket. Around a third goes to the Studierendenwerk, which contributes to the maintenance of the canteens, for example, provides accommodation for students or organizes educational support. Smaller amounts go to student self-administration (AStA), the student councils and university sports. Student social institutions and aid funds are also supported.
The amount of the student welfare contribution for the current semester is listed on the University of Bonn website.
Students who want to or need to interrupt their studies for an important reason can apply for a leave of absence at the Registrar's Office.
Further information can be found here.
The 1st section of the medical examination is not a reason for leave of absence. A doctorate can be a reason for leave of absence under certain circumstances. For more information, please contact the Medical Dean's Office (Doctoral Office).
You are entitled to retake examinations during your leave of absence. In the Human Medicine and Dentistry degree programs (new study and examination regulations), automatic examination registration is not interrupted by a leave of absence.
The following applies to examinations in the degree programs Human Medicine, Dentistry (new study and examination regulations) and Midwifery Science: If you are unable to take an examination due to illness, please submit an application to withdraw from the examination.
Please use the required form for the declaration of withdrawal. Please use this form for the medical certificate confirming that you are unable to take the examination due to illness.
Further information on withdrawing from examinations can be found in the FAQs on the respective page of the Examination Office under Human medicine, Dentistry und Midwifery sciences.
The SkillsLab Bonn is an interdisciplinary and interprofessional facility of the Faculty of Medicine, supporting the clinics and institutes in the communication of practical skills as well as the development and implementation of simulation-based, communicative or interprofessional course concepts. The work takes place in cooperation and as an interface between different healthcare professions and training models.
Students who are enrolled at a German university and wish to take courses at our faculty (“Small auditors”) must register with the University of Bonn and pay an enrolment fee. Information on this and the forms can be found here.
The University of Bonn's application guide covers the most important application procedures.
We have compiled information for other special application concerns here
The North Rhine Medical Association in Düsseldorf is responsible for specialist training, including foreign applicants. Foreign licenses are recognized by the Cologne district government. When foreign doctors apply, it is important that they provide proof of funding for the period of their stay in Germany as well as sufficient language skills. Applications for specialist training should be sent to the relevant clinic. The addresses can be found on the website of the University Hospital Bonn.
If you have any problems relating to everyday student life, you can contact the AStA social department, the counseling center at the University of Bonn or the Studierendenwerk Bonn. You can find an overview of the services available at the University of Bonn here.
The Secretariat of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs in Bonn provides information on the awarding of scholarships. The bvmd - Bundesvertretung der Medizinstudierenden in Deutschland and the DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer Ausstauschdienst support stays abroad, including clinical traineeships and PJ tertials.
The Nursing Directorate is responsible for applications from student assistants in the field of nursing. Please send your application directly to the Student and Internship Office of the Nursing Directorate
A student council is made up of the students enrolled in a particular subject. Once a year, the student body elects the student representatives (FSV) and - depending on the size of the student body, directly or indirectly via the FSV - the student council. It is usually referred to simply as the student council and represents the interests of the students both internally and externally. Its members mediate between students and the institute management, but are also often involved in committees with student participation. These include, for example, the executive boards and study commissions of the institutes, in which, among other things, the conception and further development of study programs is discussed and decided upon, as well as examination boards, in which questions regarding the application of study and examination regulations are discussed and detailed regulations are decided upon.
The University of Bonn is a public university, so there are no tuition fees; applying for a place is also free of charge. However, all students pay a fee once a semester, which is decided democratically by student representatives.
You can find contact persons for all questions relating to your medical studies here.
At the University of Bonn, you can also take benefit from a wide range of consultation and services at all stages of your studies. The university's advisory and service network is available to help you with all aspects of study orientation, application and enrolment, study progression, study problems, personal challenges, organization of stays abroad and career advice. The offer is complemented by the student advice centers and the services of the Studierendenwerk Bonn in the areas of finance, housing and social affairs. Further information can be found here.
When exchanging with an exchange partner, you must apply for the exchange of study places at the respective Student Secretariat. Important preconditions are equality of semesters and apparent equality. Admission via exchange of studies is at the discretion of the Student Secretariat. There is no legal entitlement. Further information can be found here.
Find all the information you need about studying dentistry here.
Find all the information you need about studying human medicine here
BASIS is the central campus management system of the University of Bonn. You can find the university's course catalog there and, as a student, you can register for courses, view your grades and much more. The system is also used throughout the university for a variety of other processes.
Before the start of studies or during the first stage of studies (former pre-clinical phase) up to registration for the first stage of the medical examination, first aid training and a three-month nursing service must be completed. Civilian service may be recognized.
Structure of the medical degree program:
- First study phase of two years (4 semesters), concluding with the first section of the medical examination.
- Second study phase I (clinical-theoretical) of one year (2 semesters).
- Second stage II (clinical-practical) of two years (4 semesters).
- Second stage III: Practical year at the university hospitals, in a teaching hospital or a general medical teaching practice, concluding with the second stage of the medical examination.
More detailed information is available from the Dean's Office, the Central Student Advisory Service and the Job Information Center (BIZ) of the Employment Office.
From Bonn to the world. Are you planning a stay abroad as part of your studies? Make use of the information and advice offered by the Erasmus Office in the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Medicine.
The Study Commission has the task of supporting the Dean of Studies in all tasks related to teaching and studies.
You can see the members of the Study Commission here.
The current study and examination regulations for the degree programs at the Faculty of Medicine can be found here:
Go abroad with Erasmus+! The Erasmus program offers students of the Faculty of Medicine the opportunity to complete a temporary, free study visit in a regulated procedure at one of the numerous partner universities or an internship in another European country.
Are you thinking about studying medicine in Bonn? Find out more about our various degree programs.
As a certified family-friendly university, the University of Bonn has actively created structures for balancing family, studies and career. You can find an overview of the university's numerous support services here.
The Faculty of Medicine also places great importance on ensuring that pregnancy and childcare have as few disadvantages as possible for your studies and would like to support you as much as possible in continuing your studies. Information and contact persons can be found here
Under certain conditions, it is also possible for experienced professionals without a general higher education entrance qualification to commence their studies at the Faculty of Medicine. Further information can be found here.
The teaching facility (building number A10) is located near the bus stop Uniklinikum Nord and the parking garage Nord. Information about the teaching facility can be found here.
The Institute for General practicioners provides information concerning teaching practices.
You will need a tertial certificate for each stage of your training to provide proof of your PJ.
After successfully completing the practical year, the third section of the medical examination (final examination) needs to be completed.
Further information (dates, application for admission) can be found on the practical year website.
UCAN (Umbrella Consortium for Assessment Networks) is a non-profit organization that acts as an umbrella organization for various assessment networks and examination associations. The UCAN partners organize themselves in subject-specific assessment networks, such as the Medical Assessment Network or those of the professional associations. Together, they promote inter-institutional exchange through networking, consultation, conferences and various research projects.
In addition to the average grade of the university entrance qualification, the result of the TMS (test for medical degree courses) and completed vocational training play a role in the allocation of study places in the subjects of human medicine and dentistry. You can find all information on this on the Application & Admission page
Registrations for the American state examination can be countersigned in the Dean of Studies Office.
In accordance with the the Infection Protection Act (IfSG), all persons working in healthcare facilities are required to be vaccinated for both Covid-19 and measles. This also includes all students of the Faculty of Medicine who work in these institutions for the purpose of training (human medicine, dentistry and master's degree programs). You can find more information here.
In the degree programs Human Medicine and Dentistry (new study and examination regulations), you can withdraw from courses up to one week after the start of the course without giving a reason. After that, you can only withdraw for a valid reason.
You can use a standardised form to withdraw from a course. To withdraw for a valid reason, please enclose written proof (e-mail is not sufficient).
You cannot withdraw from examinations. You can only withdraw from an examination if you are unable to take it due to illness or for any other valid reason (see FAQs Examination Office - Withdrawal).
If you are deregistered from the course, you are automatically deregistered from the respective examination.
The following applies to examinations in the degree programs Human Medicine, Dentistry (new study and examination regulations) and Midwifery Sciences: If you are unable to take an examination due to illness or for a valid reason, please submit an application to withdraw from the examination.
Further information on withdrawing from examinations can be found in the FAQs on the respective page of the Examinations Office under Human Medicine, Dentistry and Midwifery Sciences.