The Medical University of Vienna is one of the most traditional medical educational establishments with 8,600 students and approximately 6,500 members of staff and is already one of the most important top-level research establishments in Europe in the biomedical sector.
Its international outlook is one of its most important pillars in the present – and for the future: By 2025, MedUni Vienna intends to be among the most innovative, dynamic and globally known medical education and research establishments and most attractive university employers.
MedUni Vienna has consolidated its position as one of the world’s top 50 medical universities and is considered to be a highly attractive life sciences hotspot on the university map of Europe. MedUni Vienna is committed to recruiting the world's best brains in research, science and education, in order to advance its scientific research and to guarantee its patients the best possible care.
"It is our ambition for the Medical University of Vienna to be internationally recognized as one of the top universities and to be perceived as both cosmopolitan and diverse."
Internationality as a factor for success
Internationality is an important factor for success and a driving force in many areas at the Medical University of Vienna: for scientific collaboration with other institutions and universities, for international competition for the best brains and strong partnerships and for achieving strategic, internationally-oriented goals.
The internationality of MedUni Vienna creates a breeding ground for diversity, scientific Think Tanks and innovative approaches in all areas, as well as being the integrative basis for exchange and diversity. Having a cosmopolitan outlook is a fundamental attitude and a general commitment to international exchange – irrespective of organisational structures or specialisms.