Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU)

Würzburg1402

Where X-ray discoverer Wilhelm Röntgen won a Nobel Prize, a university with a deep tradition in medicine and physics.

Highlights

Where X-ray discoverer Röntgen won a Nobel Prize
Strong medicine and physics faculties
A recognized psychology research program

Students

~28,000

Teaching Language

Mostly German, some English master's in medicine/physics

Tuition

~€130 semester contribution

Popular Programs

Medicine, Physics, Psychology

Pros

A deep, prestigious research tradition in medicine and physics
A historic, beautiful university town in wine country
An affordable Franconian cost of living

Things to Consider

High competition for medicine places
A mid-sized city with limited big-city amenities
Fewer English-taught bachelor's options

History

Founded in 1402 and reopened in 1582, JMU is one of Germany's oldest universities.

Home to Wilhelm Röntgen, discoverer of X-rays who won the Nobel Prize in Physics while working here; strong research tradition in medicine, physics and psychology.

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