University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein
Hospitals and Health CareSchleswig-Holstein, Germany1001-5000 Employees
The Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH) operates as a university hospital network with sites in Kiel and Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is described as one of Europe’s largest medical care centers, delivering comprehensive medical services and high-level diagnostics and therapies, particularly for patients with complex diagnostic and treatment needs. The institution links patient care with research and teaching, ensuring that scientific findings inform clinical practice, and it spans the full spectrum of medicine across numerous clinics and institutes, including university outpatient clinics and emergency services. UKSH is the largest employer and training provider in Schleswig-Holstein, reflecting its central role in regional healthcare workforce development. In June 2024, the hospital network partnered with North and K.U.M. to organize what was described as the region’s largest workshop on unexploded ordnance remediation.