University of Würzburg

Home to over 28,000 students, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. True to its motto ‘Science for Society’, JMU is committed to advancing research in fields that are relevant for the future.Read more

Mission Statement

Internationally renowned, forward looking, globally aware.

Eminent Scientists and Scholars

Eminent scientists and scholars, including 14 Nobel Laureates, have researched and taught in Würzburg.

History

JMU can trace its roots back more than 600 years.

Did You Know?

Facts and Figures

28,375 students, 250 degree programmes
446 professors
€141 million of external funds generated
14 Nobel Laureates

Rankings

The ARWU/Shanghai Ranking ranks JMU among the top universities in Germany and among the top 200 universities in the world.

Structure

Die Bildcollage zeigt die ab 1. April 2021 amtierende Leitung der Universität Würzburg (v.l.): die Vizes Doris Fischer, Matthias Bode und Caroline Kisker, Kanzler Uwe Klug, Präsident Paul Pauli und die Vizes Anja Schlömerkemper und Andreas Dörpinghaus.

University Board

The University Board comprises the President, five Vice-Presidents, and the Chancellor.

Committees

University Board, University Council, Senate, Extended University Board, Board of Trustees, various committees, Council of Academic Staff, and different student committees.

What Sets Us Apart

The University in Portrait

The University of Würzburg (JMU) is well-known on the international stage for delivering research excellence with a global impact. This is why it is the university of choice for a great many talented students and researchers.