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As a dynamic growth sector, the life sciences industry holds a very special position. Furthermore, the healthcare industry is Hannover's number one growth market.

At a Glance

47,000 students
Standing out in the field of medicine
World-renowned institutions
Transfer of knowledge and technology between the research sector and the business community
First-ever detection of gravitational waves at the Albert Einstein Institute in Hanover

Life sciences as a growth driver

As a dynamic growth sector that has already created more than 60,000 jobs in the Hannover region, the life sciences sector holds a very special position, thanks in part to internationally renowned institutions such as Hannover Medical School (MHH), the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover (TiHo), and the International Neuroscience Institute (INI). With its wide range of laboratory and office space combined with first-class infrastructure at Hannover Medical Park, the city offers ideal conditions for both established companies and innovative startups in the life sciences sector that are planning to set up operations in this region.

Hannover continues to invest in its healthcare facilities

Hannover Medical School — Download for editorial use: Image in print-ready resolution (300 dpi) Copyright: Kaiser / MHH

Furthermore, Hannover continues to invest in its healthcare facilities. This is evident, among other things, from three new buildings in the medical sector. Covering an area of 6,000 square meters, the Hannover Clinical Research Center (CRC) serves as a hub for clinical trials, patient-driven research, epidemiological studies, and the Hannover Medical School’s central biobank.

Center of Excellence for Research and Teaching

The INI building — International Neuroscience Institute (INI)

The higher education institutions in Hannover—which include four universities, one university of applied sciences and arts, as well as various highly ranked private academies—offer degree programs in virtually every conceivable subject and are renowned for their excellent academic quality. Thanks to the forward-looking and practical focus of many programs, numerous graduates from Hannover’s universities also begin their careers right here. The state capital is home to around 40,000 students, including 6,000 from abroad.

Leadership in Medicine

University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover: Operating Room at the Small Animal Clinic — Download for editorial use: Image in print-ready resolution (300 dpi) Copyright: TiHo

Hannover Medical School has carried out pioneering work in the field of transplantation and has a worldwide reputation for excellence. With more than 3,300 students, it is also the largest medical training center in Germany. Particularly in the biotechnology sector, it cooperates closely with companies in the nearby Medical Park. This is also where the striking building of the International Neuroscience Institute (INI) is located. Hannover University of Veterinary Medicine, which has more than 2,400 students and dates back to 1778, is also a leading international institution.

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