RWTH Aachen University Hospital

RWTH Aachen University Hospital (Universitätsklinikum Aachen, UKA) is a premier supra-maximum care teaching hospital in Aachen, Germany, closely integrated with RWTH Aachen University’s Faculty of Medicine. Established in 1966 and officially opened in its current facility in 1985, the hospital is among the largest hospital buildings in Europe and offers a synergistic environment combining clinical care, research, and education.

Its main business is delivering advanced tertiary and quaternary medical services through over 30 specialized clinics, 33 research institutes, and multiple interdisciplinary centers. It treats complex conditions in fields such as oncology, neurology, cardiology, transplantation, trauma, and rare diseases. The hospital is a major hub for translational research, where scientific innovations are rapidly translated into patient care.

The hospital serves a diverse patient population — inpatients and outpatients from across Germany and abroad who require high-complexity medical treatment. In addition, it educates thousands of medical and research professionals, playing a key role in training the next generation of clinicians. UKA operates across two main locations: the Hauptgebäude (main building) and the Franziskus campus, expanding its clinical reach in Aachen.