# Universität Erfurt

> public · 99089 Erfurt · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €400 — verified 2026-07-27
- **IELTS minimum:** 6.5 — 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe | Jul 15 | Own portal (NOT uni-assist). Recommend applying by Jun 15 for non-EU visa applicants. Non-EU with non-EU degree: separate procedure via International Office. |
| SoSe | Jan 15 | Master's programmes only. Non-EU: recommend applying by Dec 1 for visa lead time. |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 99089 Erfurt
- **Region:** Thüringen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** law, international-relations, political-science, communication, theology
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** http://www.uni-erfurt.de
- **Address:** Nordhäuser Straße 63, 99089 Erfurt
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Erfurt is a medieval city in central Germany with a calm, historic atmosphere. Student life here is low-key—green spaces, affordable restaurants, a young population that has not been gentrified out of the city centre. Cost of living is one of Germany's lowest, which stretches a student budget substantially.

## 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.
- A German public-university diploma is recognised across the EU and in most CIS countries.
- Germany grants an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates time to find employment after finishing.
- International students may work 120 full days or 240 half-days per year alongside their studies.
- Erfurt is a compact, affordable city with low living costs compared to Berlin or Munich.
- Thüringen public universities charge minimal fees, making the overall study budget very manageable.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; students without C1 proficiency face a serious language barrier.
- Non-EU school leavers often must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before university admission.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) holding approximately €11,904 — a significant upfront sum.
- Erfurt's small economy limits internship and part-time job opportunities compared to larger German cities.
- The law field in Germany is highly German-language-dependent; an English-medium law degree here is not guaranteed.

## 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. All-inclusive (water, electricity, heating). Semester minimum. Deposit €300 + internet €10/mo. Cheapest: Donaustraße 28-42 (€190); most expensive: Alfred-Weber-Platz 2 (€393). Average ~€304/mo.

## 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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