30 Great European Universities for Studying Healthcare Abroad
30 Great European Universities for Studying Healthcare Abroad
Posted November, 2014
We started with more than 170 top European universities, as listed on the QS World Rankings site, and then collected data on seven points: percentage of international students, percentage of international faculty, student-to-faculty ratio, faculty value in the life sciences/medicine, university reputation with employers, and number of medical programs available to bachelor’s degree students. For universities in the United Kingdom, we took advantage of data on the UNISTATS website by also ranking them according to the average student satisfaction in courses related to the health sciences and percentage of health sciences students employed/furthering their education within six months of graduation. Note that if this data was not available for schools, it did not help or hurt their outcome in our ranking.
After equally weighting all categories, we ended up with the following list of 30 European universities. You may be excited to see that in many cases (at least compared to U.S. private schools) it is less expensive to attend school overseas. You will also find links to the schools’ websites, all of which are in English. Happy reading, and if it works out, bon voyage!
30. University of York
Heslington, England, United Kingdom
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The University of York is one of the youngest institutions of higher education in the United Kingdom, and is one of just six colleges under 50 years old that consistently make world ranking lists. Students enjoy the extremely inclusive student atmosphere as well as the stunning architecture, which includes Roman, Viking, and Medieval buildings. York is also a research-intensive university that has one of the highest research incomes per capita in the UK. Popular areas of research include immunology and infection, HIV/AIDS, neuroimaging, and other topics of interest to healthcare professionals. Healthcare students often choose to major in Biochemistry, Biology, the Biomedical Sciences, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry, Genetics, Medical Sciences, or Nursing.
29. University of Nottingham
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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The University of Nottingham is one of the most global institutions in Britain, and boasts additional campuses in China and Malaysia. It scores very well on measures of the percentages of both international students and international faculty, an indication of its commitment to developing a strong worldwide presence. Nottingham also has a very favorable reputation with companies that employ recent grads, and nearly 90% of students are fully employed or are continuing their studies within six months of graduation. The institution offers a number of essential courses for students interested in healthcare, such as Biochemistry and Genetics, Biology, Chemistry, Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology, Food Science and Nutrition, Human Genetics, and Medicine.
28. University of Warwick
Coventry, England, United Kingdom
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The University of Warwick is a top-rated school in several categories, including the percentage of international students and reputation with employers. The school participates with the International Foundation Programme and offers over 300 international students access to campus, and in addition hosts more than 500 overseas students for study abroad opportunities. Healthcare students at Warwick can select from an array of courses, including Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Health and Social Policy, Medical Microbiology and Virology, and Psychology. Like York, Warwick is one of the younger universities in the UK but has developed a strong international reputation in that time. Priding itself for its entrepreneurial spirit, Warwick champions independent thinking and commitment to education.
27. University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
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UCD is one of the most research-intensive universities in Europe and has taken on a pivotal role in the development of modern Ireland. It proudly claims a number of successful alumni, including James Joyce! UCD has intentionally sought to establish a strong global reputation and has been ranked as a top 20 school for measures of both international students and faculty. Students can choose from more than 60 undergraduate courses in both traditional and professional healthcare subjects, such as Human Nutrition; Medicine; Biomedical, Health, and Life Sciences; Physiotherapy; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Neuroscience; Health and Performance Science; Nursing; Midwifery; and Radiography.
26. Technische Universität München
München, Germany
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The only German university to make the list, TUM has been repeatedly named the number one technical university in the country. It is also widely known for its commitment to international education, offering double degree agreements with more than 20 universities and partnerships with more than 170 institutions worldwide. Out of approximately 36,000 students, nearly 10% come from abroad, making the school a magnet for students from all over the world. TUM has high rankings for student-to-faculty ratio, employer reputation, and life sciences/medicine faculty value. Healthcare students are often attracted to the school’s Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Sports Science programs, and also have the opportunity to go on to graduate and professional programs in the health sciences.