# Study in Würzburg, Bavaria > 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. **Find a course:** https://app.whereismyuni.com/dashboard/map?area=BY&city=W%C3%BCrzburg ## Cost of living - Rent: ≈ €620 (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. - 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 - **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. ## 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. ## Sources - [MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026 (IW / MLP)](https://www.iwkoeln.de/studien/michael-voigtlaender-christian-oberst-philipp-deschermeier-mlp-studentenwohnreport-2026.html) - [University of Würzburg — costs and financing](https://www.uni-wuerzburg.de/en/studying-at-jmu/studienangelegenheiten/application-and-enrolment/international-degree-seeking-students/before-arrival/costs-and-financing/) - [University of Würzburg — enrolment & semester fees](https://www.uni-wuerzburg.de/en/international/studying-in-wuerzburg/exchange-students/before-arrival-exchange-students/enrolment-semester-fees/) --- Published by [Where Is My Uni?](https://whereismyuni.com) — every German university on one map. Canonical page: https://whereismyuni.com/study-in/bavaria/wurzburg. Last updated November 2026. 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