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Public • Founded 1402
25281 students
Updated October 7, 2026
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg for International Students

BEFORE YOU APPLY

The University of Würzburg is a public university that charges no tuition fees. Every student pays a semester contribution of 182.10 EUR from winter 2026/27, which includes a regional semester ticket but no Deutschlandticket. Applicants with foreign qualifications first get a VPD from uni-assist, then apply through WueStudy; Bachelor deadlines are 15 July (winter) and 15 January (summer), while Master deadlines are set per programme. 27 programmes are taught in English or bilingually.

Key Facts

Type

University, Public

Students

25281

City

Würzburg, Bavaria

English-taught

27 programmes

Application

uni-assist (VPD), then WueStudy (direct)

How much does Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg cost for international students?

The university's costs page for international degree students states: "There are no tuition fees at the University of Würzburg." The page makes no distinction between EU and non-EU students.

Every student pays the semester contribution of 182.10 EUR from winter 2026/27: 110.10 EUR for the semester ticket and 72 EUR for the Studierendenwerk. The semester ticket is a regional solidarity ticket, valid in the city of Würzburg and the districts of Würzburg, Kitzingen and Main-Spessart; it is not a Deutschlandticket. A student referendum in 2026 proposed extending its validity to the whole NVM transport area.

ItemCost for international students
Tuition feeNone (2026)
Semester contribution182.10 EUR (from winter 2026/27)
of which Studierendenwerk72 EUR (winter 2026/27)
of which regional semester ticket110.10 EUR (winter 2026/27)
DeutschlandticketNot included (2026)

For your visa you also need proof of funds of 11,904 EUR for the year (2026), usually in a blocked account.

What are the application deadlines?

DegreeIntakeDeadline (non-EU)
Bachelor, state examination (teaching, law)Winter15 July
Bachelor, state examination (teaching, law)Summer15 January
MasterWinter and summerSet per programme

The university publishes these dates without a year. Applicants with foreign qualifications first get a preliminary review documentation (VPD) from uni-assist, then apply through WueStudy. For a Master's programme, check the deadline on that programme's own page.

How many programmes are taught in English?

27 programmes are taught in English: 21 fully in English and 6 bilingually. The main ones are:

  • Diversity, Ethics and Religions (B.A.)
  • EAGLE (Master)
  • Artificial Intelligence and Extended Reality (Master)
  • Biochemistry (Master)
  • Chemistry (Master)
  • Computational Humanities (Master)
  • English Speaking Cultures (Master)
  • FOKUS Life Sciences (Master)
  • Global Challenges for Sustainability (Master)
  • Management International (Master)
  • Mathematics International (Master)
  • Physics International (Master)
  • Quantum Engineering (Master)
  • Satellite Technology (Master)
  • Translational Neuroscience (Master)
  • Digitalization and Law (LL.M.)

About Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg

Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg is a public university in Würzburg, Bavaria, first founded in 1402 and with about 25,281 students. It covers natural sciences, medicine, law, economics, humanities and theology.

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 · verified October 7, 2026
 · verified October 7, 2026