In short
Würzburg has 3 universities and colleges offering 409 degree courses (144 Bachelor's, 174 Master's), and 24% of them are taught in English or bilingually. A student flat costs about €620 a month (30 m² flat incl. utilities (WG room ≈ €548), MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026). Tuition for non-EU students: €0 at JMU — JMU charges no tuition for regular degree programmes, including for non-EU students; you pay only the semester contribution, which includes a regional semester ticket. Bavarian universities may set non-EU fees, so check THWS and the music college programme by programme.
Würzburg is a mid-sized Franconian city on the Main river where students make up a huge share of the population. The Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU) is the big name — strong in medicine, life sciences and physics — alongside the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) and the University of Music. Vineyards climb right up to the old town, and evenings often end with a glass of wine on the Old Main Bridge.
Universities in Würzburg
Every university and college in Würzburg in our catalogue, biggest first.
- Website of University of Würzburg (opens in a new tab)
University of Würzburg
University 286 courses
- Website of Hochschule für Musik Würzburg (opens in a new tab)
Hochschule für Musik Würzburg
Art & music college 64 courses
- Website of Technische Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt (opens in a new tab)
Technische Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt
University of applied sciences 59 courses
Cost of living
What studying in Würzburg costs, from the latest figures we could source.
- Rent for a student flat
- ≈ €620 / month30 m² flat incl. utilities (WG room ≈ €548), MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026
- Tuition for non-EU students
- €0 at JMUPlus the semester contribution every student pays. The rules are summed up in In short.
- Proof of funds for a visa
- €992 / monthThe proof of funds German missions currently ask of student-visa applicants (€11,904 a year) — confirm with the German embassy or consulate handling your application.
Good to know
- Rents are higher than many cities of this size — apply to Studierendenwerk halls early and widen your search to the districts along the tram lines.
- Your semester contribution already includes a regional bus and tram ticket; add the Deutschlandticket only if you travel further.
- Join a 'Brückenschoppen' on the Old Main Bridge — it is the city's unofficial student meeting point on summer evenings.
Industries & employers
Big names that hire graduates, and offer internships and working-student jobs, in and around Würzburg.
Koenig & Bauer
Printing machinery
One of the world's oldest printing-press makers, headquartered in Würzburg.
s.Oliver
Fashion
Headquarters in Rottendorf, on the edge of Würzburg.
Vogel Communications Group
Media
B2B media and publishing house based in Würzburg.
ZF, Schaeffler & SKF
Automotive & bearings
Large plants in Schweinfurt, about 40 km away — home to THWS's second campus.
Culture & people
Würzburg is the heart of Franconian wine country: Silvaner in the distinctive round Bocksbeutel bottle, wine taverns in old hospital foundations, and vineyards on the slopes around the fortress.
With tens of thousands of students in a city of about 130,000, the old town feels young. Life is relaxed and walkable, and Franconians are known for being reserved at first but loyal once you know them.
Events & festivals
Africa Festival
Late May – June
One of Europe's largest festivals of African music and culture, on the Main meadows.
Kiliani-Volksfest
July
The city's big folk festival, with beer tents, rides and a parade.
Mozartfest
May – July
Classical concerts in the Residence and other historic venues.
Christmas market
Late Nov – Dec
Stalls around the Marktplatz and the Marienkapelle.
Places to see
Würzburg Residence
UNESCO
A Baroque palace with Tiepolo's vast ceiling fresco and court gardens.
Old Main Bridge
Landmark
Stone bridge lined with saints — grab a glass of wine and watch the sunset.
Marienberg Fortress
Fortress
Hilltop fortress above the vineyards with the best view of the city.
Käppele
Viewpoint
Pilgrimage church at the top of a long staircase, overlooking the Main valley.
Getting around
Trams and buses cover the city and are included in the regional semester ticket. Würzburg is an ICE hub: Frankfurt is about an hour away, Nuremberg under an hour and Munich around two hours. Frankfurt Airport is the nearest major airport, reachable directly by ICE in roughly 90 minutes.
Student experiences
First-hand posts from students in Würzburg, read by our team before they appear.
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Studying in Würzburg: FAQ
Which universities are in Würzburg?
Würzburg has the Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU), the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) and the University of Music Würzburg — 3 institutions with 409 degree courses in our catalogue.
Is Würzburg expensive for students?
It is mid-range for Bavaria: a 30 m² student flat costs about €620 a month and a shared-flat room about €548 (MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026).
Does the University of Würzburg charge tuition fees?
No. JMU charges no tuition for regular degree programmes, including for international students; everyone pays only the semester contribution, which includes a regional transport ticket.
Can I study in English in Würzburg?
Yes, mostly at Master's level. 24% of the courses in our Würzburg catalogue are taught in English or bilingually, for example in life sciences, physics and economics.
More guides in Bavaria
The whole state: Study in Bavaria
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Sources
- MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026 (IW / MLP) (opens in a new tab)
- University of Würzburg — costs and financing (opens in a new tab)
- University of Würzburg — enrolment & semester fees (opens in a new tab)
- University and course numbers: the Where Is My Uni? catalogue, rebuilt from official university data.
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