Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg Medizinische Fakultät

The Medical Campus is primarily located in the Grombühl district, creating a dense "Science City" where research institutes and clinics are clustered together.

• Zentrum für Operative Medizin (ZOM) & Zentrum für Innere Medizin (ZIM): Ultra-modern clinical centers that serve as the main teaching hubs, integrating high-tech diagnostics with student wards.
• Rudolf Virchow Center: A Center for Integrative Biomedical Research where students can engage in high-resolution imaging and protein research.
• Comprehensive Heart Failure Center (CHFC): One of the world’s leading research facilities for cardiovascular health, providing unique data and lab access for students.
• Skills Lab (Lehrklinik): A specialized training facility where students practice clinical skills such as sonography, blood sampling, and communication using actors and medical simulators.
• HIRI (Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research): The first of its kind globally, focusing on how RNA can be used to fight infectious diseases.
• Dr. Senckenbergische Anatomie (Würzburg Branch): A historic anatomical institute that maintains an extensive collection while utilizing modern 3D visualization tools.
• Core Unit Systemmedizin: A high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics facility that supports students in analyzing genomic data for their dissertations.
• Biobank (ibdw): One of Germany’s largest interdisciplinary biomaterial banks, providing a massive resource for clinical studies and research projects.
• Center for Rare Diseases (ZESE): A North Bavarian reference center where students encounter highly complex and unusual medical cases rarely seen in standard practices.
• Medical Library (Teilbibliothek Medizin): Located directly on the Grombühl campus, offering 24/7 access to specialized medical journals and quiet learning spaces.

The Universitätsklinikum Würzburg (UKW) is the maximum-care provider for the Lower Franconia region:

• Capacity: Roughly 1,400 beds spread across more than 30 clinics.
• Staff: Over 7,000 employees treating approximately 70,000 inpatients and 250,000 outpatients annually.
• Research Power: Over 1,000 doctors and scientists are active in research on-site, making it a "beacon" for clinical studies.
• Specialized Units: Includes the Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) Mainfranken and the Musculoskeletal Center.

Würzburg is a public university in Bavaria, meaning there are no tuition fees for the primary medical degree.

Scholarship

• Deutschlandstipendium: 300 €/month for students with excellent grades and social commitment.
• PROMOS: Funding for international internships or clinical clerkships.
• BAYHOST: Specific scholarships for students from Central and Eastern Europe.
• Emergency Funds: Provided by the International Office for international students in sudden financial distress.

• The Vibe: Würzburg is a classic German university city where one in five residents is a student. It is famous for its UNESCO-listed Residenz, its wine culture, and its safe, relaxed atmosphere.
• Connectivity:
• Public Transport: Trams 1 and 5 connect the main station directly to the Grombühl medical campus.
• Strategic Location: Located on major ICE train lines, making Frankfurt or Nuremberg reachable in about an hour.
• Safety: Consistently ranked among the safest cities in Germany.

• Accommodation: Managed by Studierendenwerk Würzburg.
• Student Dorms: Rent ranges from 200 € to 400 €/month. The Grombühl dorms are closest to the medical campus.
• Private Housing: A room in a shared flat (WG) costs roughly 350 € – 550 €/month.
• Dining: The Mensa am Hubland and specialized cafeterias in Grombühl offer subsidized meals (approx. 3 € – 6 €) for students.

• APS Certificate: Mandatory for applicants from India, China, and Vietnam.
• Uni-assist: International students apply via uni-assist to receive a VPD before applying to the university.
• Intake: Only the Winter Semester (Deadline: July 15).