FAQs
"Could you please tell me if I am eligible for a study programme at your university?"
Thank you for your understanding, that we can not check your documents prior to your application. Please hand in your application within the application deadlines and we are happy to check your documents regarding a possible admission.
If you would like to check for yourself whether you hold a qualification for university entry in Germany, we recommend using DAAD’s admissions database.
a) How can I get information about the status of my application?
You can see changes in the status of your application in your WueStudy account, in case you applied via WueStudy. Have you handed in your application otherwise please contact your subject or your departmental coordinator directly.
b) Have you received my application document via post?
Please send your application together with a proof of shipping or shipping number so you can track your shipping number.
c) My application status changed to "online received", what does that mean?
Status "onine received" means that your application is in the system and in the pool of applicants.
d) My application status changed to "valid", what does that mean?
Status "valid" means that your application documents are valid and will participate in the selection process.
"Where can I find the deadlines of application?"
- for Bachelor / Teaching / Law State Examination
(Ba) Application deadlines for the summer semester: 15th January / For the winter semester: 15th July
- for Medicine / Dentistry / Pharmacy
(Medicine) Application deadlines for the summer semester: 15th January / For the winter semester: 15th July
- Master / LLM.
Master / LLM. (Englisch):
You can find the relevant application deadlines for all Master's programmes and LLM. on the Master's overview website.
Studienkolleg
An application directly at the Studienkolleg is not possible. Please apply for the subject of your choice at the University of Wuerzburg. We will issue an admission for the Studienkolleg if necessary.
"How can I set up a WueStudy account?"
On the following page you will find tutorials of the WueStudy portal for student users.
"Do I need to send my documents by post to the International Office Würzburg?"
For Master degree applications, please find a list of application modalities on the following overview website.
Undergraduate Programmes (Bachelor, State Examination (as well human medicine / dentistry / pharmacy), Module Courses Bachelor):
For subjects without admission restrictions and for subjects with internal admission restrictions, a file upload via the application portal is sufficient.
For the subjects Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy, the application documents must either be handed in personally at the Student Affairs Office or sent by post to this address:
Universität Würzburg
Studierendenkanzlei
Sanderring 2
D-97070 Würzburg
"Please send my application documents back to me via post!"
Please send us an empty envelope with stamp and your home adress and we will be happy to send your documents back to you via post.
"How to convert a local credit system to the ECTS credit system?"
Regarding questions about how to convert local/national credit systems into the official ECTS system, please contact your subject department directly (for master degrees).
International applicants need a preliminary review documentation (VPD) from uni-assist to apply at the University of Würzburg. Please check whether you need a preliminary review documentation (VPD). You must apply for it at uni-assist before you apply to the University of Würzburg. The application via uni-assist does not replace the application for your study programme at the university of Wuerzburg. You need to place an application via WueStudy as well, otherwise your application can not be taken into account.
Applicants who attend a Studienkolleg and do not receive the result of their final exam (= Feststellprüfung (FSP)) in time for the uni-assist VPD application.
In this case, please apply for your VPD without the FSP first and submit the FSP as soon as you have it.
If you were assigned to the Studienkolleg München by the University of Würzburg, you do not need to apply for a new VPD, but can use the VPD that you already used when applying for the Studienkolleg München. Please submit your old VPD together with the FSP when you reapply at the University of Würzburg.
"When will I receive notice about my admission?"
The selection process will take some time and is dependent on the number of applications of each semester. Thank you for your understanding that the Student Affairs Office does not answer these requests. You will receive an admission letter in case your application can find admission to the selected study programme.
"I would like to apply for a masters degree at the JMU Würzburg. Please give me some details regarding admission criteria for a masters study programme!"
On the website for your chosen degree programme, you will find the entry requirements you need to meet.
"I would like to study medicine at the JMU. What are the admission criteria?"
On the Student Affairs Office's page with information on applying for dentistry, pharmacy and human medicine, you will find the requirements you need to fulfil.
"Which study programmes are offered in English?"
Please refer to this overview under Application procedure.
German Courses for:
- Exchange Students
Exchange Students (with partnership programme):
The Language Centre of the University of Wuerzburg offers German Courses for free for alle levels.
Intensive German Course: in March and September (for programme exchange students only)
- Degree Students
For all students (degree students as well) the Language Centre offers German Courses algonside the studies.
"Is there a contact person at the university, that students can write down for the visa application?"
Please use the contact details in your letter of admission.
"How can I apply for a scholarship? Does the university support students financially?"
The University of Wuerzburg does not award any scholarships directly. It is best to find out about funding opportunities in your home country. The chances of receiving a scholarship in Germany are very slim.
On the page of the International Office you can find several links to scholarship offers of different institutions.
There is also the possibility of the Deutschlandstipendium Scholarship. This programme is open to students of all nationalities who are enrolled in a programme at a higher education institution in Germany and have demonstrated a potential for outstanding academic achievement.
"How can I apply for a higher semester?"
This site provides information and application forms for international applicants without a German citizenship and without the German "Abitur".
For subjects with admission restrictions (several subjects at JMU are restricted, e.g. more students applying than we can admit. You can only apply for one restricted subject.) you apply for a higher semester:
Apply as a study continuator as described on this page.
For subjects without admission restrictions you apply for the first semester. After enrolment you apply for recognition of your study achievements at the examination office.
More information on the page for higher semesters.
"How can I apply for a change of study subject?"
Changing your degree programme or subject is possible. Please find the different option summarizes on this page.
Bachelor:
For a change of subject in study programmes without admission restrictions: Please find the form of petition on this page under "Where can I find the application form?".
For a change of subject in study programmes with admission restrictions: Please apply for the subject you wish to change to.
Master degrees:
Do you aim for a change of your subject in a masters degree, you need to apply for the subject you want to study. After your admission you can apply for a permission to continue your studies in the master programme.
"How can I enrole for a PhD programme?"
We summarized all important information about doctoral programs on the PhD-page.
"I missed the re-enrolment deadline and was exmatriculated. What shall I do now?"
Did you not pay your semester fee within the deadline for re-enrolment, please pay immediately and write an e-mail to the student affairs office (studierendenkanzlei@uni-wuerzburg.de) about your late payment.
Please find further information on the page for re-enrolment.
"I need help to find a new apartment!"
Please have a look at the following page with lots of links and tips how to find a new home.
The "Studierendenwerk" offers help on the platform to find a room on the private housing market.
"How can I apply for a room at the student dormitory?"
The Studierendenwerk offers rooms in more than ten student dormitories.
How to apply for a room at a student dormitory, please read on the website of Studierendenwerk.
For degree students the International Office - Incoming can not guarantee a room at a student dormitory.
Exchange students with partnership programs we guarantee a room at a student dormitory after application for a room until 15th January/15th June.
"Is there an overview of living costs in Würzburg available?"
Please find a list of living costs for your study at the University of Würzburg on this webpage.
