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University of Erfurt

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University of Erfurt (Universität Erfurt) is a major higher educational institution in the Thuringian city of Erfurt.

Opened in 1379, the university is among Germany's oldest, but has constantly evolved, becoming a specialist in contemporary subjects like sociology, teacher training, public policy, and German cultural studies.


University of Erfurt in numbers

1379

Founding Year

Students

Professors

Faculties

Study programs

 

The University of Erfurt is a venerable institution, having played a major role in the Reformation and the birth of modern sociology. Nowadays, it offers 52 courses, spread across Bachelor's and Master's levels. Subjects focus on culture, education, social studies, politics, and religion, but almost all arts disciplines are covered. The university is medium-sized, with around 5,700 students, and a thriving international community.

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More about the University of Erfurt

The University of Erfurt is known across Europe as a center for social studies, particularly subjects touching on the history and sociology of religion. The campus culture is liberal, with a focus on human rights, while popular activities like Model United Nations clubs reflect the school's international spirit.

The city itself is located close to the center of Germany, within easy reach of Berlin, Weimar, Bonn, Frankfurt, and many other attractive destinations. Prices tend to be affordable, and international students are welcomed. There is a "Strangers Become Friends" program to help introduce newcomers to the local community, as well as free German language mentoring and tutoring throughout degree courses.

Explore University of Erfurt's study programs

Bachelor's Programs:

  • Arts
  • Catholic Religion
  • Communication Science
  • Economics, Law and Social Sciences – Social Science concentration
  • Economics, Law and Social Sciences – Economics concentration
  • Economics, Law and Social Sciences – Law concentration
  • Educational Science
  • English and American Studies
  • German Studies
  • History
  • International Relations
  • Literary Studies
  • Management (minor only)
  • Mathematics (minor only)
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Primary Education
  • Protestant Religious Education (minor only)
  • Religious Studies
  • Romance Studies (minor only)
  • Special Education and Inclusive Pedagogy
  • Sport and Physical Education (minor only)
  • Teaching, Learning and Training Psychology
  • Technology Education

Magister Degree:

  • Catholic Theology

Master's Programs:

  • Applied Linguistics

  • Children’s and Youth Media Studies

  • Democracy & Economy

  • Economics, Law and Social Sciences

  • Education Science

  • Global Communication: Politics and Society (taught in English)

  • Health Communication

  • Literary Studies

  • Philosophy

  • Psychology

  • Public Policy (taught in English; tuition fee required)

  • Religious Studies (taught in English)

  • Special Needs and Integrational Education

  • Theology and Economics

  • Transcultural History

Teacher Training Programs: 

  • Master of Education Primary Schools

  • Master of Education Secondary Schools (also dual)

  • Master of Education Special Needs Pedagogy

  • Master of Education Vocational Schools


  • University of Erfurt

    Erfurt

    English & American Studies

    B.A. | Bachelor of Arts

    Language: English, German

    6 Semesters No Tuition Fee Full-time
    Duration Tuition Fee Study Form
  • University of Erfurt

    Erfurt

    English & American Studies

    B.A. | Bachelor of Arts

    Language: English, German

    6 Semesters No Tuition Fee Part-time
    Duration Tuition Fee Study Form
  • University of Erfurt

    Erfurt

    Global Communication: Politics & Society

    M.A. | Master of Arts

    Language: English

    4 Semesters No Tuition Fee Part-time
    Duration Tuition Fee Study Form


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