Würzburg is a center of higher education. The local Julius-Maximilians-University enjoys an excellent reputation internationally for its research activities.

Würzburg is proud of its history and traditions – and expecially the research and development tradition started by none other than Roentgen, the inventor of x-rays. Since Roentgen’s days numerous innovative companies and research centers have settled in Würzburg. Also, many well-known, large companies have research and development offices located in the area.