# Technische Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt

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## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €310 — verified 2026-07-27
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe (English-taught) | Jun 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). English-taught programmes: Apr 1 – Jun 15. Earlier than standard German programmes. |
| WiSe (German-taught) | Jul 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). Window: May 1 – Jul 15. Submit to uni-assist 4–6 weeks before deadline. |
| SoSe | Jan 15 | Approximate; limited SoSe entry — verify on CampusPortal per programme. |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Würzburg
- **Region:** Bayern
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, computer-science, economics, design, international-business
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, applied-sciences, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.thws.de
- **Address:** Sanderheinrichsleitenweg 20, 97074 Würzburg
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Würzburg is a university city on the Main River in northern Bavaria with about 125,000 residents, famous for its wine and baroque architecture. It's lively — students make up a visible part of the population — with good restaurants, beer gardens, and cultural life. Living costs are moderate for Bavaria, and the city feels genuinely welcoming to students from abroad.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 — the only compulsory payment is a semester contribution of ≈€310 per year covering administration and student services, one of the lowest rates in Germany.
- A German public university degree is recognised across the EU and Schengen area, opening labour markets in 27 countries.
- Germany grants 18 months post-study job-seeker visa, letting graduates stay and convert studies into a career.
- Engineering and computer-science programmes align directly with Bavaria's strong small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) and automotive industry, improving internship access.
- Würzburg is a mid-sized university city with lower living costs than Munich, while remaining well-connected by rail to major German hubs.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is attainable for most CIS applicants with B2-level English preparation.

## Watch out for

- Non-EU applicants must open a German blocked account (Sperrkonto) with roughly €11,904 to prove financial means — a significant upfront cash requirement.
- Most bachelor programmes at German Fachhochschulen are taught in German; students without C1 German will face a severely limited programme choice.
- Non-EU school-leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised may be required to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Würzburg's smaller job market limits part-time work and internship variety compared to Munich or Frankfurt, especially outside engineering sectors.
- Germany's student housing shortage is national; Würzburg is no exception and finding affordable accommodation before arrival can be difficult.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €160–320
- **Private housing:** €360–600
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Würzburg
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Würzburg: 23 halls across Würzburg + Schweinfurt, 2,887 rooms. All-inclusive (heating, electricity, hot water, utilities). Range €250–350/mo. THWS international page cites ~€250/mo as entry estimate.

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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