Studying in Würzburg costs a semester fee of €182.10 at the Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU) for the winter semester 2026/27. It includes €110.10 for the semester ticket and €72.00 for the Studierendenwerk. The ticket is valid in the Würzburg area. For nationwide travel on local and regional transport there is an upgrade to the DTicket Studium.
Studying in Würzburg in figures
| Topic | Würzburg |
|---|---|
| University of Würzburg (JMU) | 25,281 students in the winter semester 2025/26 |
| Technische Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) | 6,028 students at the Würzburg site |
| Hochschule für Musik | 615 students |
| Semester fee JMU | €182.10 in the winter semester 2026/27 |
| Semester fee THWS | €180.00 in the summer semester 2026 |
| Semester ticket | €110.10 (JMU), VVM large zone (VVM-Großwabe) |
| Upgrade to DTicket Studium | €24.65 per month (as of October 2026) |
| BAföG | Office for Training Support at the Studierendenwerk Würzburg |
Which universities are there in Würzburg?
The City of Würzburg lists three institutions on its university page (in German). The Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU) had exactly 25,281 students in the winter semester 2025/26. The Technische Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) counts 6,028 at the Würzburg site, and the Hochschule für Musik 615.
If you want to get to know the region, compare Studying in Nuremberg, Studying in Frankfurt am Main or Studying in Munich (all in German). Whether a city of this size suits you is covered in Big city or small town: what suits you (in German).
How high is the semester fee in Würzburg?
The re-registration notice of the JMU (in German) gives €182.10 for the winter semester 2026/27. It consists of the €72.00 Studierendenwerk contribution and the €110.10 semester ticket. The re-registration period ran from 18 June to 2 July 2026.
At the THWS, the figure for the Würzburg site in the summer semester 2026 is €180.00 in total, of which €72.00 goes to the Studierendenwerk and €108.00 to the semester ticket. In Schweinfurt students pay €117.70. All amounts are on the fee page of the THWS.
What fixed costs remain each month?
The example assumes a 24-year-old childless student at the JMU who is compulsorily insured under student health insurance and pays no additional contribution. Rent is deliberately left out, because it depends on the room. You can draw up your own monthly plan with Budget planning as a student (in German).
| Example per month | Amount |
|---|---|
| Semester fee (€182.10 divided by 6) | €30.35 |
| Basic health insurance contribution | €87.38 |
| Long-term care insurance, childless from 23 | €35.91 |
| Total without rent and additional contribution | €153.64 |
How do I get a hall room in Würzburg?
The Studierendenwerk Würzburg allocates hall places under its allocation guidelines (in German). Places are usually allocated two to eight weeks before the start of the tenancy. An application expires after two and a half years, so you can apply early.
On the open market, the guide Finding a flat share helps, and Student hall or flat share compares the housing types (both in German). For the contract, Rental contracts for students is worth reading, and with a tight budget Affordable flat as a student and Housing benefit for students (all in German). For your first flat of your own there is also Liability insurance in a flat share and your own flat and Liability insurance through your parents (in German).
Where does the Würzburg semester ticket apply?
The Würzburg semester ticket allows unlimited travel in the VVM large zone, in the districts of Kitzingen, Main-Spessart and Würzburg, and at the stops Markt Bibart and Uffenheim. For routes beyond that you need an additional ticket. It is valid for one semester. In the winter semester at the university it runs from 1 October to 31 March, and at the THWS and the Hochschule für Musik until 14 March.
If you want to travel across Germany on local and regional transport, you can upgrade to the DTicket Studium. After the monthly credit of €18.35 is deducted, you then pay €24.65 per month (as of October 2026). More on ticket questions is in Semester ticket and DeutschlandTicket (in German).
Registering your residence in Würzburg
You register at the citizens’ office (Bürgerbüro) of the City of Würzburg at Rückermainstraße 2. You book an appointment online via the registration page of the city (in German). Ask the city which documents and deadlines apply, and whether a second residence incurs any charges. The rest of the move is organised in Moving and registering when you start studying (in German).
BAföG and social advice in Würzburg
The Office for Training Support sits in the Studierendenwerk Würzburg at the Studentenhaus, Am Studentenhaus, 97072 Würzburg. The details are on the university’s BAföG page. Nationwide, the basic rate is €475, the housing allowance €380 and the maximum rate with your own health and long-term care insurance €992 per month. BAföG eligibility and amount shows how your entitlement is calculated, and Applying for BAföG covers the application (both in German).
The social advice service of the Studierendenwerk also helps with study financing: phone (0931) 8005-225 and -228, or email to [email protected]. An overview of study financing is available as a PDF (in German).
Canteen and part-time jobs in Würzburg
The Studierendenwerk runs several canteens, including the Mensa Josef-Schneider-Straße and the Mensa am Studentenhaus. You will find the menus on the canteen page (in German). More on eating as a student is in Canteen as a student (in German).
For part-time jobs, the statutory minimum wage of €13.90 per hour and the mini-job limit of €603 per month apply nationwide. Students covered by family insurance may earn at most €565 per month in total. For a pure mini-job the limit is €603. Ideas for the search come from Finding a part-time job as a student and Student assistant (both in German). Insurance is explained in Working student and health insurance (in German).
Health insurance at the start of studies in Würzburg
For enrolment at the JMU, the THWS or the Hochschule für Musik you submit the digital confirmation of a statutory health insurer, including if you are privately insured. From 1 June you can retrieve it for the winter semester, and from 1 December for the summer semester. The process is set out in Proof of health insurance for enrolment (in German).
Compulsory student health insurance applies until the end of the semester in which you turn 30. Under 25, family insurance may be an option under certain conditions, as Family insurance up to age 25 explains (in German). An overview is in Health insurance for students (in German). If you want to go through your situation personally, the Academycon homepage leads to advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the semester ticket cost in Würzburg?
It costs €110.10 at the university and is part of the semester fee. It is valid in the VVM large zone and the districts named above. For the nationwide DTicket Studium an upgrade is available for €24.65 per month.
What is the semester fee at the JMU Würzburg?
The university’s re-registration notice gives €182.10 for the winter semester 2026/27. This consists of €72.00 for the Studierendenwerk and €110.10 for the semester ticket.
How long does it take to get a hall room in Würzburg?
No fixed waiting time is given. Rooms are usually allocated two to eight weeks before the start of the tenancy, and an application expires after two and a half years.
Where do I register my residence in Würzburg?
At the citizens’ office of the City of Würzburg, Rückermainstraße 2. You can book an appointment online via the city’s website.
Where do I apply for BAföG in Würzburg?
At the Office for Training Support of the Studierendenwerk Würzburg, Am Studentenhaus, 97072 Würzburg.
Do this before the semester starts
- From 1 June, retrieve the proof from your statutory health insurer.
- Pay the semester fee for re-registration, at the JMU €182.10.
- Apply early to the Studierendenwerk Würzburg for a hall room.
- After moving in, book an appointment at the citizens’ office online.
- Check whether the upgrade to the semester ticket is worthwhile for you.
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Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice. The German version is authoritative.
