# Fachhochschule Erfurt

> public · 99085 Erfurt · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €400 — verified 2026-07-27
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter & Summer semester — full-degree Bachelor/Master (Vollzeitstudium), non-EU via the central application service (uni-assist) | Rolling | No fixed deadline for international full-degree applicants; apply via the central application service (uni-assist), processing can take up to 3 months so early application is advised. This supersedes the previously stored '15 July practical deadline' row, which is not stated as an official cutoff on the current page. Source: https://www.fh-erfurt.de/zentrale-einrichtungen/international-office/incoming-studierende |
| Winter semester — exchange students (Austauschstudierende) | 15 July | Nomination deadline; application form itself due by 31 July. Not applicable to degree-seeking applicants. Source: https://www.fh-erfurt.de/zentrale-einrichtungen/international-office/incoming-studierende |
| Summer semester — exchange students (Austauschstudierende) | 15 January | Nomination deadline; application form itself due by 31 January. Not applicable to degree-seeking applicants. Source: https://www.fh-erfurt.de/zentrale-einrichtungen/international-office/incoming-studierende |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 99085 Erfurt
- **Region:** Thüringen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** stem, arts, education, social, business
- **Study routes:** applied-sciences, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.fh-erfurt.de/en/
- **Address:** Altonaer Straße 25, 99085 Erfurt
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Erfurt is a medieval gem in central Germany with affordable living costs and a surprisingly youthful culture despite being an older city. The historic old town is walkable, rents are low, and there's a real sense of community among the 5,000+ students here.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 — the only compulsory payment is a semester contribution of ≈€400 per year covering administration and student services, one of the lowest rates in Germany.
- As an EU university degree, graduation opens access to Germany's 18-month job-seeker visa and Schengen-wide career mobility.
- Fields span science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), arts, education, social sciences, and business, giving broad programme choice within one institution.
- Erfurt is a compact, affordable Thuringian city with significantly lower living costs than Munich, Hamburg, or Berlin.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is attainable for most prepared CIS applicants, keeping the language entry bar reasonable.
- Thuringia sits in central Germany with strong regional ties to manufacturing and public-sector employers, supporting internship options.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes in Germany are taught in German; daily study and life in Erfurt require solid B2-C1 German regardless of IELTS.
- Non-EU school leavers whose certificates are not directly recognised must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 before a student visa is issued.
- Erfurt is a mid-size city; the local graduate job market is narrower than in Frankfurt, Munich, or Berlin, which may affect post-study prospects.
- Students are permitted only 120 full days or 240 half-days of paid work per year, limiting income during studies.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €190–393
- **Private housing:** €393–460
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Erfurt
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Thüringen — 10+ halls in Erfurt. €190–393/month all-inclusive (heat, water, electricity). Deposit €300 + €10/month internet. Largest hall: Donaustraße 28–42 (252 rooms).

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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