Quick Summary
Based in Würzburg, Germany, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg is a public research university with roots dating back to 1402. Ranked #246 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 28200 students including 11% from outside Germany. Known for strengths in Physics, Biological Sciences, Medicine, it maintains an acceptance rate of 18%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of the oldest universities in Germany with a rich Nobel Prize history and low cost of living compared to Munich.
Subject Strengths
PhysicsBiological SciencesMedicineChemistryPsychologySpace Science
Founded1402
TypePublic Research University
Total Students28200
Intl Students11%
Faculty Ratio42
CampusUrban / Decentralized
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsUniversitätsklinikum Würzburg (UKW)
AccreditationSystem Accreditation by German Accreditation Council
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#246
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#175
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#201
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science, State Examination, PhD
Programs
Graduate School of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Graduate School of Humanities
PhD Programs
Virtuelle Hochschule Bayern (VHB) partnership
Online Programs
Rudolf Virchow Center, Biocenter, Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen Research Center for Complex Material Systems
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
System Accreditation by German Accreditation Council
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate18%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL88
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International applicants should check 'Numerus Clausus' (NC) limits and apply through uni-assist where applicable.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
Living Cost
€10,800/yr
per year · EUR
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€10,800/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableDeutschlandstipendium, DAAD Scholarships, BayBIDS
Avg Scholarship$3,900
Financial AidBAföG available for eligible domestic and EU students
Work-StudyAvailable as Studentische Hilfskraft (HiWi)
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science, State Examination, PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Human Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Psychology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Physics | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Biology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Business Management | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$58,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong career service center with industry ties in Bavaria
Industry Connections
Collaboration with FraunhoferMax Planck Societyand regional tech firms
Notable Alumni
Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, Klaus von Klitzing, Harald zur Hausen
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Yes (via Studentenwerk Würzburg)
Sports Facilities
Hochschulsport facilities (gyms, outdoor tracks, water sports on Main)
Student Clubs
Over 120 student initiatives and cultural groups
Library Resources
University Library (Zentralbibliothek) with over 3.5 million volumes
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Coimbra Group, Global Exchange Program
Summer Programs
International Summer School in Life Sciences