Campus and student life

To ensure that your time as a student is not only a success but also an unforgettable experience, the wider context matters too. Long evenings in the park, at the pub or in your shared flat, friendships that last a lifetime, as well as concerts, cinema and day trips are all part of the experiences that really make your time at THWS complete.

Some of our degree programmes are based in Würzburg, whilst others are based in Schweinfurt, 40 km away. The two Lower Franconian towns are linked by the River Main and offer excellent conditions for your studies.

Würzburg

There's always something going on in Würzburg. The city with a total population of 129,000 is home to around 36,000 students across three higher education institutions. Nestled amongst vineyards, the city is characterised by the River Main and its old town. Countless cafés, pubs, and a wide range of sporting and cultural activities offer you plenty of choice and always the perfect spot for partying, studying, or relaxing. Everything is within easy reach, so you can get to wherever you need to go relatively quickly.

Discover Würzburg

Schweinfurt

Schweinfurt is home to many large companies, which means there are plenty of opportunities for part-time student jobs, your internship semester, and collaborative projects during your studies. Numerous international students also come to Schweinfurt to study at the THWS. Within the city's compact layout, you'll find lovely spots to relax – whether by the River Main or right in the heart of the city.

Discover Schweinfurt

• Central: Mainfranken is roughly in the centre of Germany.

• The perfect starting point for your travels: thanks to excellent transport links, including ICE train routes, long-distance coach services, and motorways, as well as its proximity to Frankfurt, Nuremberg, and Stuttgart airports, you can reach your chosen destination in no time.

• Well-connected: Thanks to the extensive local public transport network, you can commute easily within the city.

What makes our region special

The cities of Würzburg and Schweinfurt are linked by the River Main. The region is particularly well known for its many vineyards and high quality of life. Mainfranken is one of the sunniest regions in Germany and offers great opportunities for walks, hikes, bike rides, and water sports.

The Studierendenwerk Würzburg (Würzburg Student Services Organisation) supports over 53,000 students across its four locations: Würzburg, Bamberg, Schweinfurt, and Aschaffenburg. In addition to its canteens and cafeterias, the organisation also runs numerous halls of residence. Furthermore, it offers comprehensive advice on legal matters, social issues, and student finance. This includes, amongst other things, the psychotherapy counselling service and the BAföG department.

Studierendenwerk

Accommodation

Are you thinking of moving to Würzburg or Schweinfurt to study? If so, you have several options. Firstly, you can take advantage of the services offered by the Studierendenwerk and apply for a place in a hall of residence in Würzburg or Schweinfurt. Alternatively, you can search for a room in a shared flat or a flat of your own via the usual platforms and portals, e.g. wg-gesucht.

Mensa (canteen)

What could be better than spending your lunch break with friends in the canteen? The Studierendenwerk offers a total of five canteens and eight cafeterias in Würzburg, and one canteen and two cafeterias in Schweinfurt. There's a wide selection of delicious dishes waiting for you at attractive prices. Vegetarian and vegan options are always available too.

Mensa Würzburg

Mensa Schweinfurt

Our THWS buildings are spread across several locations. Depending on which degree programme you choose, you will study either in Würzburg or in Schweinfurt.

The following webpage provides an overview of where each faculty and campus is located.

Campus overview

Libraries

The THWS libraries in Würzburg and Schweinfurt, as well as the university libraries – which are also available for use – offer access to a wide range of books available for loan and an extensive collection of e-books. The libraries are also ideal places for studying and working. The (online) courses on topics such as research and referencing will help you with your assignments.

Finding like-minded people

Studying means finding others with the same interests, putting ideas into practice together and gaining experience beyond your own subject area. Student organisations offer a wide range of opportunities for this – from university radio and motor sport to sustainability.

Students' representation

Sharing in the conversation, helping to shape things, taking part in decision-making: a higher education institution thrives on active students who voice their concerns. The THWS students' representation (STV) acts as the voice of all students – it champions their academic, financial, and social interests. In doing so, the STV promotes equal opportunities, represents diverse interests, and fosters relationships between German and international students.

University sport is a great way to balance out your studies. In Würzburg, THWS students can make use of the university's facilities, whilst in Schweinfurt there is a dedicated programme for THWS members.

With the university sports term pass, you can try out various sports and attend different classes.

University sport

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