Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg

Higher EducationBavaria, Germany1001-5000 Employees

History /// The Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg (JMU), founded in 1402, is one of the universities in the German-speaking world that have a long and rich tradition. Numerous famous scholars and scientists have made their mark here, such as Carl Siebold, Rudolf Virchow, Wilhelm C. Röntgen and Franz Brentano.

Outlook /// New study programs and the influx of new students are continuing to stimulate growth. New buildings for the Rudolf Virchow Center for Experimental Biomedicine and the University Hospital, a new central lecture hall and seminar building for all faculties show that the University of Würzburg is moving forward. 

Facts and figures /// Almost 28,000 students, including 2,100 young people from abroad, are registered with ten faculties. These can be divided into four main areas: Humanities, Law and Economics, Life- and Natural Sciences and Technology. The university and its hospital provide employment for 10,000 people. 3,000 are on the academic staff, more than 400 as professors.

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