Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg

Sanderring 2, Würzburg

  • #=428 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 21,253Total Students
  • 1,197Faculty
  • 1,886Int'l Students

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A city surrounded by vineyards, Würzburg is among the warmest places in Bavaria. 40,000 students from the three local universities live in Würzburg, making it a young and active city. It is a city of ease with vibrant and safe neighbourhoods, magnificent old buildings and a great connection to metropolises like Munich and Frankfurt. The JMU, the city of Würzburg, and the entire region of Main Franconia are attractive places for students and staff members to live, learn, and work.   

JMU’s Language Centre offers German courses for beginners to advanced speakers throughout the semester for enrolled students. Moreover, all enrolled students can benefit from a multitude of programmes and offers when planning their career path, e.g., with individual advising, special lectures and workshops at the Career Centre.

With no tuition fees, it is easy to finance your studies in Würzburg. The Semester Ticket allows allows you to use public transportation as often as you like for your ride to the university and to explore the gorgeous surroundings of Würzburg.

The Service Centre International Affairs supports international students  before their arrival, upon arrival, and after they have settled in.

About

A city surrounded by vineyards, Würzburg is among the warmest places in Bavaria. 40,000 students from the three local universities live in Würzburg, making it a young and active city. It is a city of ease with vibrant and safe neighbourhoods, magnificent old buildings and a great connection to metropolises like Munich and Frankfurt. The JMU, the city of Würzburg, and the entire region of Main Franconia are attractive places for students and staff members to live, learn, and work.   

JMU’s Language Centre offers German courses for beginners to advanced speakers throughout the semester for enrolled students. Moreover, all enrolled students can benefit from a multitude of programmes and offers when planning their career path, e.g., with individual advising, special lectures and workshops at the Career Centre.

With no tuition fees, it is easy to finance your studies in Würzburg. The Semester Ticket allows allows you to use public transportation as often as you like for your ride to the university and to explore the gorgeous surroundings of Würzburg.

The Service Centre International Affairs supports international students  before their arrival, upon arrival, and after they have settled in.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #292
  • 2014
    #=325
  • 2015
    #=341
  • 2016
    #401-410
  • 2017
    #421-430
  • 2018
    #481-490
  • 2019
    #521-530
  • 2020
    #=462
  • 2021
    #=437
  • 2022
    #=378
  • 2023
    #=410
  • 2024
    #=440
  • 2025
    #=428

Student & Staff

Total students
21,253

60%
40%

International students
1,886

77%
23%

Total faculty staff
1,197

243
954

Total students
21,253

60%
40%

International students
1,886

77%
23%

Total faculty staff
1,197

954
243
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Campus locations

Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg,

Sanderring 2 , Würzburg , Germany , 97070

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