Würzburg, Germany
Where Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays in 1895 — still a leading centre for Physics and Medicine.
Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays at the University of Würzburg in 1895, earning the first-ever Nobel Prize in Physics, and the university's Physics and Medicine faculties remain among Germany's strongest. Its historic Bavarian old town campus is also a UNESCO World Heritage-listed setting.
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AAB (A Level) · IB 32
High tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.
€0–€1,000/sem
low tier for Germany — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.
German (Bachelor's) — where Röntgen discovered X-rays; strong Medicine and Physics tradition.
city campus, Würzburg
Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Würzburg's financial aid office.
Because most German public universities already charge minimal tuition to everyone regardless of citizenship, 'scholarships' here are more about living-cost support than fee reduction.
Since tuition itself is already low or free at most public universities, prioritise these for living-cost support rather than expecting a tuition-fee scholarship.
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Medicine
⏱️ Typical duration: 5–6 years where entered straight from school (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong); typically a 4-year postgraduate MD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)
Typical entry: Requires Chemistry + Biology · Centralised allocation via hochschulstart.de (Abitur-equivalent GPA + waiting time); some universities add TMS as an extra criterion
Physics
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
Typical entry: Requires two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths
Biology
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
Typical entry: Requires two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths
Law
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years for an undergraduate LLB (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia); typically a 3-year postgraduate JD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)
Psychology
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
Typical entry: A science or Mathematics recommended
Durations are typical for Germany — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (English-taught Bachelor's tracks only)
Required for the limited English-taught Bachelor's tracks; German-medium programmes require proof of German proficiency (TestDaF/DSH) instead.
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Build my Germany shortlist →Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Würzburg as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.
As a typical benchmark for international entry, Würzburg expects around AAB at A Level or 32 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Würzburg's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Würzburg's own admissions page before applying.
International tuition at Würzburg typically falls in the €0–€1,000/sem range (low tier for Germany). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Würzburg's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.
Würzburg follows Germany's typical intake calendar: October (Winter semester), April (Summer semester), with applications generally due 15 july for winter semester, 15 january for summer semester. Most international applications run via uni-assist, but not all universities use it — confirm your target university's route. Always verify the exact date on Würzburg's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.
Germany universities, including Würzburg, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (English-taught Bachelor's tracks only). Required for the limited English-taught Bachelor's tracks; German-medium programmes require proof of German proficiency (TestDaF/DSH) instead.
Where Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays in 1895 — still a leading centre for Physics and Medicine. Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays at the University of Würzburg in 1895, earning the first-ever Nobel Prize in Physics, and the university's Physics and Medicine faculties remain among Germany's strongest. Its historic Bavarian old town campus is also a UNESCO World Heritage-listed setting.
Yes — Würzburg accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Germany University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Würzburg and every other Germany university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.
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