History
After its original founding in 1402 – the fourth founding of a university in present-day Germany and the first founding of a university in Bavaria – Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU) Würzburg was permanently endowed and established in 1582 on the initiative of Prince-Bishop Julius Echter von Mespelbrunn. The name “Julius” in JMU traces back to the Prince-Bishop.
Education
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) is an internationally acclaimed university offering a wide range of subjects. Our university has strong roots in Würzburg and the region of Main Franconia, and our research and teaching activities have led to achievements of global significance.
The university is committed to strengthening interdisciplinary cooperation and investigating emerging disciplines at the interface between different branches of science. Working towards sustainable development across all subjects, JMU has initiated ongoing quality improvement processes.Research
True to its motto ‘Science for Society’, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) is committed to advancing research in a wide range of disciplines.
Currently, JMU has about 29,000 students who are enrolled in ten faculties. Its academic and administrative staff comprises more than 4,000 people. Approximately 420 professors are active in research and teaching at the university and the university hospital.
On an international level, the University of Würzburg ranks in the top bracket of academic institutions in many scientific disciplines including biology, medicine, physics, and psychology.Career
The University of Würzburg uses the CareerLink recruiting platform for external vacancies. CareerLink is a free online service that helps employers connect with JMU students and alumni. Employers can post vacancies on CareerLink and receive applications from our students directly via the platform, per email, or via the careers sections of their own websites.
Student services
There are several offices for the different questions/issues students might have.
The official “International Office” is the first office for international students to approach in questions regarding visa, enrollment and further administrative processes.
Each study program has a central study coordinator that assists students in any detailed questions concerning the study program and organizational questions.
The examination office is responsible for all issues concerning the grading and the examination certificates.
Housing services
Affordable housing in a central location is highly sought after. We recommend you start searching for a flat or house early on.
- We support your search for a flat or house and provide information on the housing market in Würzburg and the local area.
- Please do not hesitate to contact the Welcome Centre if you have any questions concerning the different suburbs of the city or the villages surrounding Würzburg and transport connections to the university.
- If you encounter any language difficulties in your communication with landlords you can ask the staff of the Welcome Centre for help.
Library services
The University Library offers a wide range of services including:
- borrowing books and other media (e.g. journals, CDs, DVDs)
- working areas
- PCs
- printing, photocopying and scanning
ICT services
The University of Würzburg offers its students excellent IT services and has high-quality and modern computer equipment.
The computer center is located on the Hubland South campus and provides comprehensive services for electronic data processing:
- 10 user facilities with more than 100 PCs with Windows and Linux;
- Acces to printers, scanners and further hardware;
- A selection of software for different applications;
- Abundance of free computer courses for students of all faculties.
Many departments also have small computer labs internet access available for students.
Once you are enrolled, you will receive your university email address and your access authorization for the computers of the University.
Medical services
All students in Germany MUST have health insurance. Proof of health insurance must be presented at time of enrollment.
Campus life
Buildings of the University are in different locations in the city, but clustered by fields of study. Law and humanities sciences are located downtown and partially hosted in historic meaningful buildings (Würzburg Residence; UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Education of medical students and connected studies are located in and around the clinic (close to the city center), while natural sciences are located on one of the Würzburg-surrounding hills with a great view over Würzburg. All of the different locations have canteens, cafeterias, and supermarkets close or even in the different buildings. Other facilities are max. five minutes’ walk from the institutes.
Sports facilities
The sports center at Hubland has the following sports facilities: game hall, multi-purpose hall, fitness center, stadium, side field, artificial turf field, tennis courts, beach volleyball courts, hard court, skate court, street soccer arena, outdoor fitness tower.