# Study in Schweinfurt, Bavaria

> Schweinfurt is a district-free city in Bavaria with 54,481 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). It has one university: Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) (Schweinfurt). Summers average 18.5 °C and winters 1.5 °C, with about 592 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Schweinfurt is a compact university city in Bavaria: explore student housing, transport, industrial careers and local culture.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,481 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 35.7 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 1 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS), Schweinfurt (0 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €413–444 per month — Published rent for a single room in a two-person shared flat at Marie-Curie-Platz, including an advance payment for operating costs and internet; undated operator page checked November 2026. This is a residence-specific range, not a citywide average. | [source](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/wohnen/wohnheime/marie-curie-platz) |
| Mean temperature | 9.9 °C (summer 18.5 °C, winter 1.5 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 592 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,626 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## About Schweinfurt

Schweinfurt is a city on the Main in Lower Franconia, with a strong industrial identity. Bearings, automotive components and engineering are part of its local economy ([THWS](https://fm.thws.de/austauschstudierende/)). This guide covers the independent city, rather than the surrounding Landkreis Schweinfurt.

There is also a substantial art scene: Museum Georg Schäfer focuses on German art centred on the nineteenth century, while the Kunsthalle presents modern and contemporary art in a former swimming pool ([Museum Georg Schäfer](https://www.museumgeorgschaefer.de/Homepage), [Kunsthalle Schweinfurt](https://www.kunsthalle-schweinfurt.de/)).

- **Innenstadt**: The central neighbourhood extends towards the Main, with Schweinfurt Mitte station on its southern side ([Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Innenstadt_%28Schweinfurt%29)).
- **Musikerviertel**: West of the city centre, this neighbourhood contains THWS Campus 1, making it worth considering when comparing accommodation with your teaching location ([Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musikerviertel_%28Schweinfurt%29)).

## Universities

Schweinfurt is a teaching location of the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS), with an engineering-oriented academic environment and English-taught options ([THWS](https://fm.thws.de/austauschstudierende/)). It is a sensible choice for students who want their studies close to industrial employers. Würzburg is a realistic rail commute: DB’s published examples take approximately 22–38 minutes between the main stations, before travel to your actual campus ([Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/schweinfurt/wuerzburg.shtml)). Check your programme’s teaching location before choosing a home.

- **Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS)** (Schweinfurt) — 64 courses

## Housing

Start searching early: THWS explicitly warns that residence places are limited, and the Studierendenwerk lists two residences in Schweinfurt ([THWS accommodation](https://international.thws.de/en/thws-international/ways-to-thws/formalities-and-finances/accommodation/), [Studierendenwerk](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/wohnen)). These sources do not establish whether the wider private rental market is relaxed or tight. For incoming international full-time students, Marie-Curie-Platz is particularly relevant; Florian-Geyer-Straße is normally unavailable to that group ([Marie-Curie-Platz](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/wohnen/wohnheime/marie-curie-platz), [Florian-Geyer-Straße](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/wohnen/wohnheime/florian-geyer-strasse)).

**How to find a place**

- Apply through the Studierendenwerk’s official online housing portal; applications are not accepted through its general housing email address ([Studierendenwerk](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/wohnen)).
- Check the Studierendenwerk’s private-room service and select Schweinfurt; it carries offers for the city and surrounding area ([Private accommodation](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/wohnen/weitere-wohnungsangebote)).
- Search WG-Gesucht and Main-Post classifieds alongside residence applications; both are listed in the Studierendenwerk’s local housing guidance ([Housing search resources](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/wohnen/weitere-wohnungsangebote)).
- Include the municipal housing company SWG in your search, and compare each address with your teaching location ([Local housing contacts](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/wohnen/weitere-wohnungsangebote)).

**Student residences**

- [Marie-Curie-Platz](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/wohnen/wohnheime/marie-curie-platz) (Studierendenwerk Würzburg): Furnished apartments and rooms in two-person shared flats, used primarily for incoming international full-time students ([Official residence page](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/wohnen/wohnheime/marie-curie-platz)).
- [Florian-Geyer-Straße](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/wohnen/wohnheime/florian-geyer-strasse) (Studierendenwerk Würzburg): Furnished apartments and rooms in three-person shared flats near Campus 1; normally unavailable to incoming international full-time students ([Official residence page](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/wohnen/wohnheime/florian-geyer-strasse)).

## Cost of living

For budgeting, Florian-Geyer-Straße lists monthly rents of €330–362 including advance operating costs, subject to eligibility and availability ([Studierendenwerk](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/wohnen/wohnheime/florian-geyer-strasse)). THWS currently lists a Schweinfurt semester contribution of €117.70 including the local semester ticket ([THWS finances](https://international.thws.de/en/thws-international/ways-to-thws/formalities-and-finances/)). In 2026, the regular Deutschlandticket costs €63 monthly; NVM lists a €35.05 monthly upgrade for eligible Schweinfurt students who already hold their semester ticket ([NVM](https://www.nahverkehr-mainfranken.de/tickets-und-preise/deutschlandticket/)). Future applicants should also budget for THWS’s announced fees for new non-EU entrants from winter semester 2027/28: €750 per bachelor’s semester or €1,000 per master’s semester, plus €50 per application ([THWS finances](https://international.thws.de/en/thws-international/ways-to-thws/formalities-and-finances/)).

## Jobs & employers

Engineering and manufacturing are useful starting points for internship and student-job searches. THWS identifies local employers in bearings, automotive components and medical technology ([THWS](https://fm.thws.de/austauschstudierende/)). ZF offers routes including internships, working-student positions and holiday jobs, although availability depends on the location and recruitment round ([ZF student careers](https://www.zf.com/mobile/de/careers/students/students.html)). THWS also points students towards its job exchange, the employment agency and local shop or café notices ([THWS job guidance](https://international.thws.de/en/thws-international/ways-to-thws/formalities-and-finances/student-jobs/)).

- Industrial internships and working-student positions: search the student-career routes at employers such as ZF and filter for Schweinfurt ([ZF](https://www.zf.com/mobile/de/careers/students/students.html)).
- Holiday work with industrial employers, subject to the current recruitment round ([ZF](https://www.zf.com/mobile/de/careers/students/students.html)).
- Café and hospitality work advertised through local notices and student job channels ([THWS](https://international.thws.de/en/thws-international/ways-to-thws/formalities-and-finances/student-jobs/)).
- Shop and grocery-store work; THWS recommends checking notices in these businesses ([THWS](https://international.thws.de/en/thws-international/ways-to-thws/formalities-and-finances/student-jobs/)).

- **ZF** (Automotive and mobility technology): Its Schweinfurt operation includes development, testing and manufacturing across powertrain, chassis, commercial-vehicle and aftermarket activities ([ZF Schweinfurt](https://www.zf.com/germany/de/company/zf_schweinfurt/schweinfurt.html)).
- **Schaeffler Technologies** (Bearings and industrial technology): Schaeffler lists an operating site on Georg-Schäfer-Straße; THWS identifies the company with Schweinfurt’s bearing industry ([Schaeffler location](https://www.schaeffler.de/de/meta/weltweit/standorte_weltweit/standorte_weltweit_detail/?companyids=80096), [THWS](https://fm.thws.de/austauschstudierende/)).
- **Fresenius Medical Care** (Medical technology): Schweinfurt is a dialysis-machine production and development location; the current careers portal also lists engineering and production-related roles in the city ([Technology centre](https://www.fresenius.com/node/5177), [Fresenius Medical Care careers](https://jobs.freseniusmedicalcare.com/jobs?filter%5Bcountry%5D%5B0%5D=Germany)).

## Getting around

Local buses are operated by Stadtwerke Schweinfurt. The THWS Schweinfurt semester ticket covers their services, but excludes trains and transport in Würzburg ([Studierendenwerk ticket rules](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/infos-fuer-studierende/semesterticket)). DB’s published direct regional connections take approximately 22–38 minutes to Würzburg and 28–41 minutes to Bamberg, station to station; check your actual travel date and allow additional campus travel time ([DB to Würzburg](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/schweinfurt/wuerzburg.shtml), [DB to Bamberg](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/schweinfurt/bamberg.shtml)). The Deutschlandticket covers local and regional public transport, including these regional trains, but not ordinary long-distance services ([NVM](https://www.nahverkehr-mainfranken.de/tickets-und-preise/deutschlandticket/)).

- Station: Schweinfurt Hauptbahnhof — regional connections towards Würzburg and Bamberg ([DB Würzburg route](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/schweinfurt/wuerzburg.shtml), [DB Bamberg route](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/schweinfurt/bamberg.shtml)).
- Station: Schweinfurt Mitte — a useful central railway stop on the southern side of Innenstadt ([Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Innenstadt_%28Schweinfurt%29)).
- Nearest airport: Nuremberg Airport (Albrecht Dürer Airport) — The nearest major passenger airport in the city’s published airport-distance list ([City of Schweinfurt](https://www.schweinfurt.de/rathaus-politik/die-stadt/zahlendatenfakten/14357.Strukturdaten-Wirtschaftsstandort-Schweinfurt.html)). Plan your rail journey to Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof, then take the U2; the airport gives approximately 12 minutes for that final underground journey ([Nuremberg Airport](https://www.airport-nuernberg.de/en/getting-here)).

## Weather & seasons

- Winter: 1.5 °C, 46 mm rain a month, 1.7 h sun a day
- Spring: 9.8 °C, 42 mm rain a month, 5.6 h sun a day
- Summer: 18.5 °C, 60 mm rain a month, 7.2 h sun a day
- Autumn: 9.6 °C, 49 mm rain a month, 3.3 h sun a day

Expect cold, often grey winters, changeable spring weather and warm summers with occasional hot spells and rain. Layers and waterproof clothing are useful for walking or cycling to class. Autumn brings cooler evenings as the semester begins. The Wildpark remains an outdoor option throughout the year, while the museums provide indoor alternatives ([Wildpark](https://www.schweinfurt.de/kultur-freizeit/tourismusfreizeit/wildpark), [Kunsthalle](https://www.kunsthalle-schweinfurt.de/)).

## Culture & language

Schweinfurt combines industrial traditions with art museums and Franconian food culture. The Kunsthalle occupies the former Ernst-Sachs-Bad swimming pool, while the local Schlachtschüssel is a communal pork meal associated with gathering around the table ([Kunsthalle](https://www.kunsthalle-schweinfurt.de/), [Schweinfurt tourism](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-genieen/schlachtschuessel)).

The Stadtfest brings live music and evening entertainment into the centre in August ([City event listing](https://www.schweinfurt.de/kultur-freizeit/events?ev%5Bid%5D=257588)). For everyday social life, joining university activities and checking individual venues’ programmes is a more useful starting point than expecting a large metropolitan nightlife scene.

English-taught study options provide an academic starting point, but THWS explicitly recommends German for finding accommodation, dealing with city hall, making friends and finding work. Its FAQ says several English-taught programmes require German A2 by the end of the second semester; check your own programme’s rules ([THWS FAQ](https://international.thws.de/en/faqs/)). Keep learning beyond the minimum needed for your course. The traditional local dialect, Schweinfurterisch, belongs to East Franconian ([Dialect background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schweinfurter_Dialekt)).

## Local food

- **Schweinfurter Schlachtschüssel**: A communal meal built around boiled pork, sauerkraut and bread; the tourism office promotes it as a group experience from September to April ([Schweinfurt tourism](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-genieen/schlachtschuessel)).
- **Franconian Silvaner**: A regional wine closely associated with the surrounding Franconian wine country and featured in the local tourism office’s wine guide ([Schweinfurt wine country](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-genieen/schweinfurter-weinland)).
- **Regional asparagus**: Asparagus is one of the Schweinfurt region’s highlighted agricultural specialities, alongside herbs and other local produce ([Regional specialities](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-genieen/regionale-spezialitaeten)).

## Events

- **Schweinfurter Volksfest** (Late spring or early summer): A fair with rides, food stalls and entertainment. The organiser currently advertises the next edition for 28 May–6 June 2027 ([Official Volksfest website](https://volksfest-schweinfurt.de/)).
- **Stadtfest Schweinfurt** (August): A city-centre festival with live music, food and activities. The city lists the 2026 edition in August and announces a return on the last weekend of August 2027 ([City of Schweinfurt](https://www.schweinfurt.de/kultur-freizeit/events?ev%5Bid%5D=257588)).
- **Waldweihnacht im Wildpark** (December, third Sunday of Advent): The Wildpark’s recurring Christmas event; the city identifies the third Sunday of Advent as its annual date ([Wildpark Schweinfurt](https://www.schweinfurt.de/kultur-freizeit/tourismusfreizeit/wildpark)).

## Places to see

- **Museum Georg Schäfer** (Museum): A collection of German painting centred on the nineteenth century, spanning movements from late rococo to impressionism and secessionism ([Museum Georg Schäfer](https://www.museumgeorgschaefer.de/Homepage)).
- **Kunsthalle Schweinfurt** (Art): Modern and contemporary art displayed in a converted municipal swimming pool, including the former pool hall ([Kunsthalle Schweinfurt](https://www.kunsthalle-schweinfurt.de/)).
- **Wildpark an den Eichen** (Nature): An animal park and outdoor recreation area with free admission throughout the year; a useful option for a low-cost study break ([City of Schweinfurt](https://www.schweinfurt.de/kultur-freizeit/tourismusfreizeit/wildpark)).

## FAQ

### Is Schweinfurt a good place to live as a student?

Schweinfurt is worth considering if you want an engineering-oriented study environment near industrial employers. THWS describes local links to bearings, automotive components and medical technology, and the city also has art museums and outdoor recreation ([THWS](https://fm.thws.de/austauschstudierende/), [Kunsthalle](https://www.kunsthalle-schweinfurt.de/), [Wildpark](https://www.schweinfurt.de/kultur-freizeit/tourismusfreizeit/wildpark)).

### Is there a university in Schweinfurt?

Yes. Schweinfurt is a teaching location of the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS), with engineering-related programmes and English-taught options ([THWS](https://fm.thws.de/austauschstudierende/)).

### How do I get from Schweinfurt to Würzburg?

Direct regional trains connect Schweinfurt Hauptbahnhof with Würzburg Hauptbahnhof; DB’s published examples take approximately 22–38 minutes ([Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/schweinfurt/wuerzburg.shtml)). The Schweinfurt semester ticket does not cover this train journey ([Studierendenwerk](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/infos-fuer-studierende/semesterticket)).

### How much does student housing cost in Schweinfurt?

At Marie-Curie-Platz, the operator currently lists €413–444 monthly for a room in a two-person shared flat, including advance operating costs and internet, checked November 2026 ([Studierendenwerk](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/wohnen/wohnheime/marie-curie-platz)). This is a residence price, not an average for private rooms across the city.

### Can I study in Schweinfurt without fluent German?

THWS offers English-taught options, but German remains useful for housing, administration and employment. Its FAQ also sets German-language requirements for English-taught programmes, so check the rules for your chosen course ([THWS FAQ](https://international.thws.de/en/faqs/)).

### What jobs can students look for in Schweinfurt?

Industrial internships, working-student positions and holiday work are relevant search routes; ZF publishes these entry options ([ZF student careers](https://www.zf.com/mobile/de/careers/students/students.html)). THWS also recommends its job exchange and local café, shop and grocery-store notices; a listed employer does not guarantee a current vacancy ([THWS job guidance](https://international.thws.de/en/thws-international/ways-to-thws/formalities-and-finances/student-jobs/)).

## Sources

- [THWS: Schweinfurt academic and industrial context](https://fm.thws.de/austauschstudierende/)
- [Innenstadt neighbourhood](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Innenstadt_%28Schweinfurt%29)
- [Musikerviertel neighbourhood](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musikerviertel_%28Schweinfurt%29)
- [Studierendenwerk: housing in Schweinfurt](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/wohnen)
- [Marie-Curie-Platz residence and rents](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/wohnen/wohnheime/marie-curie-platz)
- [Florian-Geyer-Straße residence and rents](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/wohnen/wohnheime/florian-geyer-strasse)
- [Private accommodation and local housing contacts](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/wohnen/weitere-wohnungsangebote)
- [THWS: accommodation guidance](https://international.thws.de/en/thws-international/ways-to-thws/formalities-and-finances/accommodation/)
- [THWS: finances and announced tuition fees](https://international.thws.de/en/thws-international/ways-to-thws/formalities-and-finances/)
- [Schweinfurt semester-ticket coverage](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/infos-fuer-studierende/semesterticket)
- [NVM: Deutschlandticket and student upgrade](https://www.nahverkehr-mainfranken.de/tickets-und-preise/deutschlandticket/)
- [DB: Schweinfurt–Würzburg](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/schweinfurt/wuerzburg.shtml)
- [DB: Schweinfurt–Bamberg](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/schweinfurt/bamberg.shtml)
- [City of Schweinfurt: airport connections](https://www.schweinfurt.de/rathaus-politik/die-stadt/zahlendatenfakten/14357.Strukturdaten-Wirtschaftsstandort-Schweinfurt.html)
- [Nuremberg Airport: public transport access](https://www.airport-nuernberg.de/en/getting-here)
- [THWS: student-job search guidance](https://international.thws.de/en/thws-international/ways-to-thws/formalities-and-finances/student-jobs/)
- [ZF: Schweinfurt location](https://www.zf.com/germany/de/company/zf_schweinfurt/schweinfurt.html)
- [ZF: student career routes](https://www.zf.com/mobile/de/careers/students/students.html)
- [Schaeffler: Schweinfurt location](https://www.schaeffler.de/de/meta/weltweit/standorte_weltweit/standorte_weltweit_detail/?companyids=80096)
- [Fresenius Medical Care: current German careers portal](https://jobs.freseniusmedicalcare.com/jobs?filter%5Bcountry%5D%5B0%5D=Germany)
- [Fresenius: Schweinfurt dialysis technology centre](https://www.fresenius.com/node/5177)
- [Museum Georg Schäfer](https://www.museumgeorgschaefer.de/Homepage)
- [Kunsthalle Schweinfurt](https://www.kunsthalle-schweinfurt.de/)
- [City of Schweinfurt: Wildpark and Waldweihnacht](https://www.schweinfurt.de/kultur-freizeit/tourismusfreizeit/wildpark)
- [Schweinfurt tourism: Schlachtschüssel](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-genieen/schlachtschuessel)
- [Schweinfurt tourism: regional specialities](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-genieen/regionale-spezialitaeten)
- [Schweinfurt tourism: Franconian wine](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-genieen/schweinfurter-weinland)
- [Schweinfurter Volksfest organiser](https://volksfest-schweinfurt.de/)
- [City of Schweinfurt: Stadtfest](https://www.schweinfurt.de/kultur-freizeit/events?ev%5Bid%5D=257588)
- [THWS: international student FAQ](https://international.thws.de/en/faqs/)
- [Schweinfurter dialect](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schweinfurter_Dialekt)
- [Commons: frozen Main panorama](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Panorama_zugefrorener_Main.jpg)
- [Commons: Schweinfurt town hall](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rathaus_Schweinfurt_20200626_001.jpg)
- [Commons: Kunsthalle Schweinfurt](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kunsthalle_Schweinfurt_im_April_2020.jpg)

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