The IDOH Partner Universities

Students on this programme gain international experience by studying at each of our academic partner universities—immersing themselves in diverse research environments and global perspectives.

Université de Tours

Université de Tours (UT) is situated in the picturesque Loire Valley, a centre of learning since the Renaissance. Your time at UT will allow you to become familiar with French language and culture and you will be taught by international experts in infectious diseases.

UT is part of a multidisciplinary network aiming at fighting pathogens and infectious diseases, which gather research units from 5 universities located in the Centre-Val de Loire region or in neighboring regions. UT works also closely with INRAE (French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment), the number one agricultural institute in Europe.

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

UAB is a young university based at a modern campus on the outskirts of Barcelona, in the Catalonian region of Spain. You will be exposed to the Catalan lifestyle, learn the Spanish language. Your teachers will be at the forefront of research in the application of the concepts of One Health.

UAB was the best Spanish university in the 2015-2016 edition of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. UAB has strong links with CReSA, one of the most important animal health research centres in Southern Europe.

Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Located in Hannover, the vibrant capital of Lower Saxony, Germany, MHH thrives in a city where nature and progress go hand in hand. Nestled within Europe’s largest urban forest, the Eilenriede, Hannover blends green spaces with cutting-edge urban life—perfect for inspiring minds.

At MHH, we’re shaping the future of medicine. Our research powerhouse is built on three pillars: transplantation, regenerative medicine, and infection biology—driving breakthroughs from lab to patient. We’re pioneering virus-based therapies to treat genetic disorders and cancer, advancing high-throughput diagnostics, and pushing the boundaries of genome editing.

Here, you’ll train in state-of-the-art facilities, mastering translational medicine, precision diagnostics, and the next generation of biomedical innovation.