University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover

The TiHo stands for long-standing competence in the field of veterinary medicine. It is an eminent scientific institution connecting modern science with university tradition. Since its founding in 1778 as the Schule it has kept its independent status up until today thereby assuming an exceptional position in Germany. At the beginning of 2003 the TiHo was transformed to a university foundation .

There is a great demand for the course of studies at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation. About 250 undergraduate places are available every year for more than 1,000 applicants. Including graduate students in biology as well as PhD and doctoral students there are approximately 2,400 students registered. Furthermore, the TiHo educates in cooperation with the Leibniz Universität Hannover and the Hannover Medical School biology students (bachelor).

Research at the TiHo stands for research on and for animals – and in a translational manner for human research. Main research interests of the TiHo are:

• Infection medicine
• Systems neuroscience
• Animal health and food quality
• Clinical research

Job opportunities in practical trainingOur institute performs the physical practical trainingfor students in the winter semester. Students and doctoral students are repeatedly wanted for the experimental support. Anyone who has the time (Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) and would like to earn a few Euro, should get in touch with Dr. Lüpke in good time (at the end of the summer semester).During the summer semester, the practical experiments in radiology are performed on Mondays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. Again, we are always looking for students and doctoral students to give experimental support. If interested, please contact us at the end of the winter semester.