University of Erfurt
Erfurt, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
The University of Erfurt is a public university in Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany, with almost 50 degree programmes in humanities, social sciences, education, religion, art, media, and economics. It operates a distinctive two-subject Bachelor system with an integrated Studium Fundamentale. The university was system-accredited by the German Accreditation Council in 2021 and has three cross-disciplinary research foci: Education/School/Behaviour, Religion/Society/World Relations, and Knowledge/Spaces/Media.
Fields of study
- Social Sciences
- Art and Music
- Media and Communication
- Education and Teaching
- Religion
- Linguistics and Cultural Studies
- Economics and Law
Accreditation: Akkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about Free / year
Domestic students
Free / semester
No tuition fees in Thuringia. A semester contribution of approximately €340 per semester is charged, covering student services, student council, Germany semester ticket, culture semester ticket, and student ID.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Catholic Religion (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Communication Science (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| English and American Studies (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Health Communication (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master of Education Primary Schools (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Public Policy (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.