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Centre of Fundamental Studies

The Centre of Fundamental Studies (German acronym "GLZ") was founded at the University of Applied Sciences in 2022. In cooperation with the faculties and the Centre for Continuing Education, this central institution provides teaching services in modules integrated into degree programs, cross-curricular bridge and advanced courses, and elective modules for the development and consolidation of key skills for all students at our university. It currently consists of three departments: STEM (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry), the Language Centre and PACKS (Professional and Academic Communications & Key Skills).

Here you will find an overview of the courses and services provided by the Centre of Fundamental Studies as well as links to the individual departments and important contacts.

Kerstin Schnelle

Director, Centre of Fundamental Studies

Secretary's Office, Centre of Fundamental Studies

Secretary's Office

Visitors' Address: Fachhochschule Erfurt Altonaer Straße 25 99085 Erfurt

Postal Address: Postfach 45 01 55 99051 Erfurt

+49 361 6700-7811glz@fh-erfurt.de Altonaer Straße 25 | 5.2.15
Opening Hours

Mon, Tue & Thu: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Tue & Thu: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Cross-disciplinary courses

The following courses offered by the Centre of Fundamental Studies are open to all students at Fachhochschule Erfurt. They are offered as elective modules and certificate courses and students can earn up to 6 ECTS credits as cross-disciplinary skills .

    • German as a foreign language
    • English
    • French
    • Russian
    • Spanish
    • Portuguese
    • Italian
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • English
    • German
    • Advanced academic writing in German
    • Thesis workshop
    • Academic writing in English
    • Communication skills
    • Intercultural competence
    • Job application training
    • "Career Express" - skills for business
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Chemchanger

Program-specific courses

The following modules are standard components of specific degree programs. They are carefully coordinated with the respective program director and module supervisors within the department concerned. The Centre of Fundamental Studies provides the teaching expertise and resources for these modules on behalf of the respective faculty.

  • Bachelor's in Management and Leadership in Early Childhood Education

    • Introduction to Academic Work
    • Thesis Workshop

    Master's in International Social Work

    • English for International Social Work I
    • English for International Social Work II
  • Bachelor's in Urban and Spatial Planning

    • Communication in Planning - Moderation
    • Communication in Planning - Process Management
    • Research Methods
    • English I
    • English II
    • English for Planners

    Master's in Urban and Spatial Planning

    • Communication in Planning - Communication Processes

    Master's in Architecture

    • Presentation and Writing Skills
    • Academic Work
  • Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (regular and cooperative degrees)

    • Presentation Skills and Academic Work
    • Chemistry - Lecture
    • Mathematics I
    • Mathematics II 
    • Advanced Mathematics I
    • Advanced Mathematics II
    • English for Civil Engineers
    • Advanced English for Civil Engineers
    • Soft Skills I - Communication
    • Soft Skills II - Conflict Management and Negotiations
    • Soft Skills III - Presentations and Presentation Skills

    Master's in Civil Engineering

    • Mathematics for Structural Engineering (Master's in Structural Engineering)
    • Communication Skills (Master's in Structural Engineering, Master's in Civil Engineering, Management and Urban Infrastructure)

    Master's in Sustainable Engeneering of Infrastructure

    • Communcation Skills
  • Bachelor's in Building Services Engineering / Sustainable Building and Energy Systems

    • Academic Work
    • Academic Work
    • Chemistry
    • Mathematics 1
    • Mathematics 2
    • Physics 1
    • Physics 2
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Foreign Languages I
    • Foreign Languages II

    Master's in Building Services Engineering / Sustainable Building and Energy Systems

    • Heat and Mass Transfer
    • Process Optimization and Computer Algebra Systems
    • Foreign Languages I
    • Foreign Languages II

    Bachelor's in Applied Computer Science

    • Mathematics I
    • Mathematics II
    • English
  • Bachelor's in Forestry and Ecosystems Management

    • Key Competences
    • Organization and Planning
    • English for Forestry

    Master's in Management of Forestry Businesses

    • Communications in the Management of Forestry Businesses
    • Principles and Methods of Academic Research
    • Consulting Methodology

    Bachelor's in Horticultural Plant Production

    • Communication
    • Chemistry - Lab Practicals
    • Foundations of Chemistry
    • Agricultural Chemistry
    • Pflant Nutrition - Lab Practicals

    Bachelor's & Master's in Landscape Architecture

    • Sports Facility Construction and Testing Procedures – Lab Practicals
    • Landscape Planning - Lab Project
    • Nachhaltige Bodennutzung und Schutz abiotischer Ressourcen – Lab Practicals

    Master's in Renewable Energy Management

    • Consulting Methodology
    • Key Competences and Communication
  • Bachelor's in Railway Engineering (regular and cooperative degrees)

    • Chemistry - Lecture
    • Mathematics
    • Mathematics 1
    • Mathematics 2
    • Dynamics
    • Business English
    • Technical English

    Bachelor 's in Sustainable Mobility and Logistics

    • Academic Work
    • Chemistry - Lecture
    • Mathematics
    • Dynamics
    • Business English
    • Technical English

    Master's in Traffic, Transport and Logistics

    • Communication and Presentation Skills

    Bachelor's in Business Administration

    • Occupational Skills
    • Business English Lower Intermediate I
    • Business English Upper Intermediate I 
    • Business English Advanced I
    • Business English Lower Intermediate II
    • Business English Upper Intermediate II
    • Business English Advanced II
    • Business English Lower Intermediate III
    • Business English Upper Intermediate III
    • Business English Advanced III

    Master's in Business Management

    • Conflict Management
    • Communication & Argumentation