University of Würzburg

Mariya Jismy JigyJanuary 21, 2022

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University of Würzburg

About University of Würzburg

Julius-Maximilians-Universitat-Würzburg: The history of the University of Wurzburg dates back to 1402. The University has opened up new research areas and possibilities for innovative degree programs and has collaborated with various research centers and research training groups. Also, the university provides appropriate resources and facilities for doctoral candidates to enhance their education. The University offers degree programs in various fields such as medicine, philosophy, theology, and law; Nanostructure Technology, Functional Materials, Games Engineering, Modern China, Digital Humanities, Media Communications, Human Factors in Computing Systems, and Museology, etc.

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Overall Ranking- University of Würzburg

The University is ranked 223 of 14160 in the world; 77 of 2789 in Europe; 20 of 370 in Germany; 4 of 45 in Bavaria; 1of 3 in Wurzburg. The University stands at the 217th position among 6,548 universities in the field of Biology. Source

JMU belongs to the U15 group of German Universities for its status as a research-intensive and leading medical institution.

Facts and Figures – University of Würzburg

The University enrolls around 28,000 students and consists of around 10 faculties. The University offers around 63 Bachelor’s degree programs, 73 master’s degree programs, and 8 Ph.D. programs.

Programs Offered by The University

The university offers degree programs at different levels across various fields such as:

Social Sciences
Life Sciences
Arts and Humanities
Law
Business and Economics
Physical Sciences
Clinical, Pre-clinical, and health
Psychology
Computer Science
Education

Internships and Jobs offered by the University

The University provides students with external vacancies using the CareerLink recruiting platform. Students can also work as research assistants. The JOBMESSE study and stay of the University of Wurzburg offer qualified students with internships, working student activities, and trainee positions. Students can also get in touch with the regional companies through this website.

Places to visit nearby

The city of Wurzburg has some of the most beautiful settings and buildings in Germany. Some of the famous places to visit in and around the city are:

Martin von Wagner Museum
Würzburg Court Garden (Hofgarten)
Marienberg Fortress and Princes’ Building
The Old Main Bridge

House and Accommodation

International students should start looking for accommodation at the earliest i.e, before their arrival at the University. Houses or rooms can be booked online through the website of Wurzburg city. Private housing is also available in the city where students can share the apartments. Student dormitories are also available which were built by the student union check ( Studentenwerk-Wurzburg )

Cost of Living

Living in Wurzburg depends on the individual lifestyle. Yet a monthly expenditure of about 700 Euros can be expected (including food, living, health insurance, and other personal needs) which costs around INR 61,000 and 800 USD (as per the current currency value).

Category	Expensive City [in Euro]	Average [in Euro]	Small town [in Euro]	Comments
Rent	500	375	200	Depending on the location
Semester Fees	350	200	110	Per semester
Transportation	0	0	0	The cost of transportation is already included in the semester fees.
Public Insurance	110	110	110	Insurance does not depend on cities.
Private Insurance	35	35	35	you can choose either public or private insurance.
Radio Bill	18.36	18.36	18.36	Per month
Mobile	20	15	8	Mobile bill does not depend on cities. Usually it cost 8-20 euro per month
Groceries	220	200	160	Depending on your choice
Miscellaneous	200	150	100	Depending on your choice
Total [with Public Insurance]	1,418	1,068.36	706.36	Per month
Total [with Private Insurance]	1,343	993.63	631.36	Per month