University of Erfurt Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

University of Erfurt Undergraduate Admissions

University of Erfurt offers several undergraduate degree programs in disciplines such as English Studies, German Studies, Pedagogy, International Relations, History, Communications Science, Art, Literary Studies, Management, Mathematics, Philosophy, Psychology, Political Science, Economics, Technology and more. Applications for the undergraduate admissions are accepted for the winter semester only.

Where to Apply: University Application

Application Fee: No fee is charged.

Admission Requirements: The following documents are to be submitted with the online application:

• Completed application form
• Certified official copies of secondary school transcripts and school leaving certificates with translation.
• Completion of high school diploma/ higher education entrance qualification/ “Abitur”
• Certificates must give exact information about the grades achieved.
• Copies of any further certifications or any degrees are to be attached.
• Documents of the selection and aptitude test are to be attached according to the program chosen by the applicant, if mentioned.
• CV with passport size photograph
• Passport copy is to be attached by the applicant on the application portal.
• German language skills on level B1

University of Erfurt Graduate Admissions

University of Erfurt offers more than 20 graduate degree programs in disciplines such as Linguistics, Educational Science, History and Sociology, Health Communication, Global Communication, Literary Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, Political Science, Theology and Economics and more. The students are required to prove their German Language Proficiency as well as English language proficiency to be eligible for the admissions to programs at the graduate level.

Where to Apply: Online Application

Application Fee: No application fee

Admission Requirements: The following documents must be submitted for admission to graduate programs:

• Official copies and translations of transcripts of previously attended institutions are to be submitted, stating the grades of the applicant.
• Official copies of school leaving certificates with translations.
• Proof of German language proficiency on level BI of CEFR or higher.
• Proof of English language proficiency (for applicants of Global Communication and Religious Studies)
• A copy of passport is to be attached alongside the online application.
• Tabular CV with a passport size photograph
• Statement of Purpose describing objectives for undertaking studies in the preferred subject.

Once the application is complete with all necessary documents, the International Office will check its validity and forward it to the respective faculty. The faculty is responsible for making a decision on the application. Successful applicants are informed about the decision through a letter of notification via postal mail.