Studying in Würzburg

In Würzburg, student life meets age-old traditions. Situated in one of the biggest wine-growing regions in Germany, the multitude of wine festivals in the city and region displays its centuries-long traditions. The city’s baroque splendour and its countless historical buildings also mesmerise Würzburg’s visitors. Several higher education institutions contribute to the city’s student flair.

Würzburg is located in the so-called Main Triangle in the north of Bavaria. Here you will benefit from both an idyllic and central location in Germany. The city borders several mountain ranges, the Spessart, the Rhön and the Steigerwald. The hillside location and the comparatively mild climate favour winegrowing and the Main River flows between the green vineyards right through the city. Thus, even in the city centre, Würzburg will make you feel like you’re within nature. There is hardly any industry, instead, you’ll breathe clean air and hear little noise. Nevertheless, metropolises such as Frankfurt am Main or Nuremberg can be reached quickly by car or train.

Würzburg's eventful past is still reflected today in numerous buildings in the city centre. The Würzburg Residenz, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is certainly the most famous sight. Unlike the rest of the city, it survived the bombings of the Second World War relatively unscathed.

Compared to other student cities, the housing market is fairly relaxed. Nonetheless, finding a place to live at the start of the semester can be hard. You can look for your own flat or for a room in a shared flat or in one of the approx. 12 student halls of residence. A special residential feature for students are the so-called "Dencklerblocks". These are blocks of flats where almost exclusively students and young families live. In summer there is always something going on in the courtyards!