The Fellowship Directory lists 19 Ophthalmology fellowships in Germany at 12 institutions. The main training cities are Munich, Sulzbach and Mainz. 21% say they accept international medical graduates and 0% describe a visa route. The most common length is 2 years. Every listing links to the programme's official page, where you should confirm dates and requirements.
Frequently asked questions
How many Ophthalmology fellowships are there in Germany?
19 listings at 12 institutions are listed, each researched from official sources.
Can international medical graduates apply?
4 of the 19 programmes say they accept international applicants, and 0 describe a visa route such as J-1, H-1B or a work permit. Requirements differ by programme; eligibility and visa information do not guarantee acceptance or sponsorship.
When are the next application deadlines?
None of these programmes publishes a specific upcoming deadline. Check each official page for the next intake.
Multiple / comprehensive ophthalmology 6
DEUGuest Doctor Observership (Hospitation als Gastarzt)University Hospital Würzburg, Department of Ophthalmology (Augenklinik und Poliklinik) · Würzburg, GermanyDEUHospitation / ObservershipGoethe University Frankfurt, Department of Ophthalmology · Frankfurt am Main, GermanyDEUMainzer Curriculum – Specialist Training in OphthalmologyUniversity Medical Center Mainz, Department of Ophthalmology (Augenklinik und Poliklinik) · Mainz, GermanyDEUSpecialist Training Curriculum in Ophthalmology (Assistenten-Curriculum zur Facharztreife Augenheilkunde)Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Department of Ophthalmology (Campus Benjamin Franklin and Campus Virchow-Klinikum) · Berlin, GermanyDEUSpecialist Training Curriculum in Ophthalmology (WBO 2020)Ortenau Klinikum Offenburg-Kehl, Eye Clinic · Offenburg, GermanyDEUVisiting Doctor / Hospitation for Applicants from AbroadUniversity Eye Hospital Tübingen (Universitätsklinikum Tübingen) · Tübingen, GermanyGlaucoma 4
DEUDOG/BVA Fellowship in Glaucoma Surgery (Glaukomchirurgie)Deutsche Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft (DOG) and Berufsverband der Augenärzte Deutschlands (BVA) – delivered at DOG-certified training centres · Munich, GermanyDEUEGS European Glaucoma Fellowship and EGS Observership (EGS-accredited glaucoma centre)University Eye Hospital Bonn (Universitäts-Augenklinik Bonn) · Bonn, GermanyDEUEGS European Glaucoma Fellowship and EGS Observership (EGS-accredited glaucoma centre)University Medical Center Mainz, Department of Ophthalmology · Mainz, GermanyDEUGlaucoma Fellowship (International Visiting Ophthalmologists)Augenklinik Sulzbach (Knappschaft Hospital Saar) · Sulzbach, GermanyCornea, cataract & refractive 3
DEUCornea Fellowship (International Visiting Ophthalmologists)Augenklinik Sulzbach (Knappschaft Hospital Saar) · Sulzbach, GermanyDEUDOG/BVA Fellowship in Corneal Surgery (Hornhaut-Chirurgie)Deutsche Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft (DOG) and Berufsverband der Augenärzte Deutschlands (BVA) – delivered at DOG-certified training centres · Munich, GermanyDEUDOG/BVA Fellowship in Lens and Refractive Surgery (Linsen- und Refraktive Chirurgie)Deutsche Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft (DOG) and Berufsverband der Augenärzte Deutschlands (BVA) – delivered at DOG-certified training centres · Munich, GermanyOculoplastics 2
DEUDOG/BVA Fellowship in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery of the Ocular AdnexaDeutsche Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft (DOG) and Berufsverband der Augenärzte Deutschlands (BVA) – delivered at DOG-certified training centres · Munich, GermanyDEUEye Lid Surgery Fellowship (International Visiting Ophthalmologists)Augenklinik Sulzbach (Knappschaft Hospital Saar) · Sulzbach, GermanyGeneral and subspecialty ophthalmology 1
DEUInternational Guest Doctor and ICO Fellowship Programme (Gastärzte und Hospitation)LMU Klinikum München – Eye Hospital (Augenklinik und Poliklinik) · Munich, GermanyGeneral ophthalmology 1
DEUSpecialist Training Curriculum in Ophthalmology ('Ulmer Curriculum')Department of Ophthalmology, Ulm University Hospital · Ulm, GermanyUveitis & ocular immunology 1
DEUDOG/BVA Fellowship in Uveitis (Spezielle Uveitis)Deutsche Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft (DOG) and Berufsverband der Augenärzte Deutschlands (BVA) – delivered at DOG-certified training centres · Munich, GermanyVitreoretinal surgery 1
DEURetina Fellowship (International Visiting Ophthalmologists)Augenklinik Sulzbach (Knappschaft Hospital Saar) · Sulzbach, Germany