FAQ

Application and Admission


The application period runs from 15 October - 15 December

Important notice: The Master's programme in Artificial Intelligence can only be started in the summer semester!


*Note for international applicants:
We STRONGLY recommend that applicants from non-European countries submit all application documents between 15.10. and 15.11. to ensure that the documents can be checked within a short period of time, in order to have enough time to process potential visa matters!


Please note that this is a on-site study programme. Online-only participation in the modules is not possible!
The lecture period begins as usual on 15 March 2025.

We kindly ask you to enrol for the Master's programme Artificial Intelligence only if you can guarantee to be in Würzburg, Germany (i.e. on site) by 14 March 2025 at the latest.

In case of a later arrival, you will not be able to start the study programme!


Please note that this is a on-site study programme.
The lecture period begins as usual on 15 March 2024.

In case of a later arrival, you will not be able to start the study programme!

Online-only participation in the modules is not possible and you would miss too much relevant study content if you arrived later.

We ask you to enrol for the Master's programme Artificial Intelligence only if you can guarantee to be in Würzburg, Germany (i.e. on site) by 14 March 2024 at the latest.


We STRONGLY recommend that applicants from non-European countries submit all application documents between 15.10. and 15.11. to ensure that the documents can be checked within a short period of time, in order to have enough time to process potential visa matters!

Please note that this is a on-site study programme.
The lecture period begins as usual on 15 March 2025.

In case of a later arrival, you will not be able to start the study programme!

Online-only participation in the modules is not possible and you would miss too much relevant study content if you arrived later.

We ask you to enrol for the Master's programme Artificial Intelligence only if you can guarantee to be in Würzburg, Germany (i.e. on site) by 14 March 2025 at the latest.


For all students:
The semester start is on 15 March and all students have to be on site. Otherwise, the studies cannot be started.

Even APS delays do not change the rule.
We as a university cannot influence the APS processes and therefore ask you to refrain from individual enquiries via email!


English:
Applicants must provide proof of English language skills at level B2 (CEFR).
We strongly recommend English language skills at level C1!

Proof of the required English language skills must be submitted by the time of enrolment (beginning of March for the summer semester) at the latest. The THWS enrolment regulations also contain more detailed regulations on this.

You can find an overview of recognised certificates here.

German:
Non-native speakers must provide proof of German language skills at level A2 (CEFR). This language level, with the corresponding certificate, can also be achieved within the first two semesters of the degree programme.

You can also take language courses at THWS, for example.
Our Campus for Language Proficiency offers both online and face-to-face courses.


After you submitted all necessary documents, you will receive the letter of admission in the application portal, in the case of programmes with restricted admission you will receive it via hochschulstart.de. When you accepted the offered study place, the letter of admission will be made available as a PDF file in the THWS Campus Portal. There will be no postal delivery.


We do not charge tuition fees, only a semester fee (currently 156 € per semester).
You can find more information about the semester fee here.

A payment confirmation for the semester fee will only be issued once the payment has been credited to our system and all requested documents (including proof of health insurance) have been received.

Even if you have arranged for the semester fee to be transferred well in advance, the incoming payment is only checked shortly before the semester begins.

Therefore, please be patient until March (start in a summer semester) and refrain from enquiring about the receipt of payment before that time.

The payment confirmation is sent automatically and it is neither necessary nor useful to inquire about the individual status.


You will receive your THWS access data as soon as you have submitted all the necessary documents to our Department of Student Affairs (HSST) and transferred the semester fee.

Even if you have arranged for the semester fee to be transferred well in advance, the incoming payment will only be checked shortly before the start of the semester. As a result, your IT access data will only be made available under your account in the THWS Campus Portal after this time.

Therefore, please be patient until March (if you are starting in the summer semester) and refrain from enquiring about the receipt of payment before that time.

Note:
Access data is only available for enrolled students!
You can see your status in the THWS Campus Portal.

You will find the THWS access data in a separate document (as soon as they have been generated) under Details ("i").

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You will usually receive your student ID card at the MAI first semester event.
If you have a German application address, we will send you the THWS card by post.

Please note:

  • Keep the address saved in the THWS Campus Portal up to date, in particular if you plan to change your address, for example because you move to your study location. Updating your address is possible at any time via APPLY.
  • The THWS Card we send is not yet valid, but must be validated at one of our validation machines. Please refer to the corresponding page The THWS Card for more information.

Important notice:
You must pick up your student ID by March 15 at the latest!

Option 1: Receive your ID at the Campus Tour.
Option 2: Pick up your student ID from our Department of Student Affairs (HSST).


Information about HSST

VISITOR ADDRESS HSST
Sanderheinrichsleitenweg 20
Raum I.1.45
97074 Würzburg

OPENING HOURS HSST:
Tuesday: 08:30 to 12:00 (also during the lecture-free period!) until mid-March
Wednesday: 08:30 to 12:00 (only during lecture period)
Thursday: 13:00 to 16:00 (only during lecture period)

Studies


All students will be automatically notified about the start of the preliminary courses "Python" and "Mathematics".
It is neither necessary nor useful to inquire about it individually.

For more information about the pre-courses  "Information for 1st semester students".

These pre-courses will take place online in self-study and are not mandatory, hence there won’t be any kind of exams.

 

 


Information on the summer semester
Information on the winter semester


Each student must register for examinations on their own.
Information on how to register for examinations as well as the deadlines can be found on the website of the Department of Student Affairs.


You can download the enrolment certificate from the THWS CampusPortal.

At the commencement of studies and after successful enrolment, we will provide the enrolment certificate for the first semester in the CampusPortal no later than 14 days before the start of the upcoming semester.

In the course of your studies, we will provide the enrolment certificate after successful re-enrolment for the upcoming semester after debit of the semester fee.

Note:
You need your THWS access data to enter the THWS CampusPortal.


You can find current topics for Master's theses in the Moodle course "Master Thesis".

You can also propose a topic by yourself.
This is done in close consultation with your lecturers.


We have collected a few tips for you on how to find a suitable job in the AI sector under "After your studies".

CAIRO Building

The CAIRO building can be used until 10 pm (but no longer) from Monday to Friday.

At 10 pm a security guard will come and check that the windows and doors are closed.
Therefore, please make sure that you have collected all your personal items before 10 pm at the latest so that the security guard can close the building at 10 pm.

The building is closed for students on weekends and holidays.

Living in Würzburg


We have provided some tips for you on the page "Information for 1st semester students".


We cannot guarantee you a place in a student hall of residence!
Unfortunately, it is currently very difficult to find free rooms/flats in Würzburg and the surrounding area.
Therefore, please plan enough time for your accommodation search.

In Würzburg, there are eleven student residences operated by the Studentenwerk. As a THWS student, you can apply for a room (note the application deadlines!). Depending on the residence, you can choose between single apartments and rooms in shared apartments. In general, the residences are within walking distance to campus. You can find information on the furnishing and the location of the places in the overview on the website of the Studentenwerk.

In addition to the Studentenwerk, other organisations such as 522 Apartunities also offer student residences. The Studentenwerk has compiled an overview of other student accommodations.