Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg
Würzburg, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- #202
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 28,000
- International students
- 12%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) is a public research university in Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany, founded in 1402. As a comprehensive university (Volluniversität), JMU offers more than 280 degree programs spanning medicine, natural sciences, humanities, law, economics, and artificial intelligence. The university hosts two Excellence Clusters (NUCLEATE and ctd.qmat) and is ranked 202nd globally in the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities 2026. JMU is a member of the German U15 group and has produced 14 Nobel Prize laureates.
Fields of study
- Medicine
- Life Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Computer Science & AI
- Law
- Psychology
- Humanities
- Economics
Accreditation: Akkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Winter Semester: July 15, Summer Semester: January 15
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- studierendenkanzlei@uni-wuerzburg.de
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Free / semester
From about Free / year
Domestic students
Free / semester
No tuition fees are charged at JMU for most programs. Students pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) which includes a public transport (ÖPNV) semester ticket. No separate tuition fee for international students was found in official sources.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museologie und materielle Kultur (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Promotionsstudium (opens in a new tab) | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Synopsis Kolleg (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.