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Welcome to FH Erfurt
Are you - or are you planning to be - an international exchange or full-time student at our university? Then you're exactly in the right place. On this website you'll find everything you need to know about applying, who to contact, tips for planning your trip and arriving in Erfurt.
In "Destination Germany: Your compass to studying in Germany" you will find detailed information on all aspects of planning, travelling to and arriving in Germany in order to study at university.
If you have any other questions, please let us know.
(More information for international teaching, admin and support staff can be found here.)
Applying
By full-time students, we mean all those who wish to complete their entire Bachelor's or Master's degree with us at FH Erfurt. Our university is a place of diversity. We are therefore delighted to welcome students with foreign qualifications to our campus.
Please note: Most of our degree programmes and courses are taught in German. In order to successfully complete your application and degree programme, you will therefore need to have appropriate language skills.
What are the admission requirements?
For Bachelor's programmes:
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You need a higher education entrance qualification that is equivalent to the German Abitur.
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If your school-leaving certificate does not provide direct access to higher education in Germany, admission with certain conditions is still possible.
→ The condition: You must successfully complete at least 50% of the required coursework (i.e. 30 out of 60 ECTS credits) in your first year.
→ A preparatory course or assessment test (Studienkolleg) is not required in this case. Exception: In study programmes with a minimum GPA, the assessment test via Studienkolleg is still obligatory.
→ You can check whether your certificate is recognised in the Anabin database.
For Master's programmes:
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You must hold a relevant and recognised Bachelor's degree that matches the chosen Master's programme.
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Recognition of your university qualification can also be checked via Anabin.
Additional requirements depending on the study programme:
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Some programmes have restricted admission (NC), which means a minimum grade point average is required.
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A pre-study internship may be required for some degree programmes.
Language requirements:
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For the English-taught Master's programme "M.Eng. Sustainable Engineering of Infrastructure":
→ You need to provide proof of English proficiency equivalent to a B2 level or higher, such as:-
at least 8 years of English lessons at school as stated on school-leaving certificate
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degree certificate for English-taught study programme from a certified university
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UNIcert© II, III or IV certificate
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TOEFL Internet-Based Test (iBT) or TOEFL iBT Home Edition with at least 75 points
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Cambridge English B2 First (FCE) with at least 160 points
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IELTS with at least 6.0 points in each area
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Pearson Test of English - PTE Academic with at least 59 points
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Oxford Test of English with at least 112 points
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For all other programmes:
→ You must provide proof of German proficiency at level C1 of the CEFR.
→ Accepted certificates include:-
TestDaF (minimum 4x4 points)
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DSH-II
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DSD II
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Goethe Certificate C2
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ÖSD C2
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telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule
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→ If you currently have B2-level German, conditional admission is possible: You must submit one of the above-mentioned C1 certificates within the end of the second study semester. Exception: In the Master programme of Architecture, official C1 proof is obligatory prior to the beginning of your studies.
→ If your German is at B1-level, a provisional application may be submitted – provided that B2 is demonstrated before the start of your studies.
How to apply?
Please apply through the online platform uni-assist.de. Select Erfurt University of Applied Sciences and your desired study programme. Please leave the "semester" field empty.
The following documents must be uploaded online:
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Your secondary school leaving certificate
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Proof of any university entrance exams passed (if applicable)
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Certificates of any completed or ongoing higher education programmes
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Transcript of Records (list of courses and grades)
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Proof of your German language proficiency (minimum B1)
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Applicants from China, Vietnam, India or Mongolia: APS certificate
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Proof of completed internships, if required
Important:
For enrolment, you must submit officially certified copies of your documents by post.
What does the application via uni-assist cost?
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First application: €75.00
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Each additional course of study: €30.00
Good to know:
There are no fixed deadlines for applications from international prospective students. You can apply throughout the year. This gives you time to complete a language course, if necessary.
Please allow up to three months for your application to be processed. This processing time must be taken into account for visa applications.
Selection procedure & NC
Some degree programmes have more applicants than places available. In this case, a selection procedure is carried out.
If your programme has a numerus clausus (NC), a minimum grade average is required. Eight percent of places in restricted-admission programmes are reserved for international applicants.
Special information
Applicants from China, Vietnam and Mongolia:
You must submit an APS certificate issued by the Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) in your country:
Applicants from India:
Since 24 April 2023, the Academic Evaluation Centre India issues digitally signed APS certificates (DigZert). These can be verified online.
Further information is available on the APS India FAQ page.
Applicants from Morocco:
The Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire is only accepted with a grade of at least "assez bien" (more than 60%).
This does not apply if you have completed a four-year university degree ("licence" or "maîtrise") at a recognised university.
Applicants from Syria:
If you do not yet have a B1 certificate, you may instead submit proof of registration for a B1-level course at a language school in Germany when applying.
Exceptions: Different application routes
Please do not apply via uni-assist, but use the separate application form for international applicants if:
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You are applying as part of a university partnership
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You are transferring from another German university
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You are applying for a dual study programme
Everyday support and contacts
There are various projects and opportunities to help you meet new people and receive support. For more information, click here.
Looking and applying for jobs in Thuringia
The Thuringian Agency for Skilled Personnel Marketing (ThAFF) advises and supports international students who wish to find a job in Thuringia after graduation.
You can find important advice on finding and applying for jobs on Youtube, and you can find all of ThAFF's services and points of contact for individual consultations on this this website.
For more information about employment opportunities in Germany, click here.
Please note that good German language skills are an important criterion for finding work on the German job market.
International students who come to us for only one or two semesters are known as exchange students.
Becoming an exchange student at FH Erfurt
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If you are studying at a partner university of the FHE, please nominate your home university by 15 July (for an exchange semester in the following winter semester) or by 15 January (for an exchange semester in the following summer semester) via e-mail to kevin.rausch@fh-erfurt.de, stating your name, your e-mail address and your field of study.
Once your nomination has been confirmed, please complete the application form and send it to kevin.rausch@fh-erfurt.de by 31 July (for an exchange semester in the following winter semester) or by 31 January (for an exchange semester in the following summer semester).
Enrolment takes place at the beginning of the semester at the Students' Office. It requires proof of health insurance membership and payment of the semester fee. You will then be issued with your student ID and certificate of enrolment.
After enrolment you are entitled to attend lectures and seminars at Erfurt University of Applied Sciences. As an enrolled student you can use all the facilities of the institution (library, computer pools etc.) and the Studierendenwerk Thüringen (canteens etc.). You can also take advantage of student discounts (e.g. theatre, museums, etc.).
There are German and English language courses at the FHE, so you must have either advanced German or English language skills (or both). Below you will find the range of courses offered in English, which we are constantly expanding.
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Winter Semester 2025/26
Exchange students are welcome to attend any of the following classes in English language. The course offer is cross-faculty; i.e., a student may combine classes from different disciplines. The offer is subject to changes.
Faculty of Building Services Engineering & Computer Science
- Bachelor | BAAI-4520 | eCommerce | 5 ECTS
- Master | MEEM1060 | Climate Change and Global Change | 4 ECTS
Faculty of Civil Engineering
- Master | MB2940 | History of Cicil and Structural Engineering | 2 ECTS
- Master | MBI2550 | Urban Infrastructure Diagnostics and Conservation | 5 ECTS
- Master | MBI2940 | Waste Management | 2 ECTS
- Master | MBI2510 | Geodesign | 5 ECTS
- Master | MBI2520 | Ground Improvement and Piling | 5 ECTS
- Master | MBI2530 | Urban Water Management | 5 ECTS
- Master | MBI2540 | Hydraulic Engineering in Urban Environment | 5 ECTS
- Master | MBI2940 | Floating Concrete | 2 ECTS
Faculty of Applied Social Sciences
- Master | MISA1010 | Analytic Approaches to International Social Work | 15 ECTS
- Master | MISA1020 | Practice and Research 1 | 15 ECTS
Faculty of Landscape Architecture, Horticulture & Forestry
(none)
Faculty of Architecture & Urban Planning
- Master | MSR1030 | Expertise 1 | 9 ECTS
- (further classes to be added)
Faculty of Business, Logistics & Transport
- Bachelor | BBA3020 | Techniques of Academic Writing | 5 ECTS
- Bachelor | BBA3030 | Capital Investment and Financial Decisions | 6 ECTS
- Bachelor | BBA3090 | Market Research 1 | 6 ECTS
- Bachelor | BBA3160 | International Trade | 5 ECTS
- Master | 3720 | Entrepreneurship Management | 6 ECTS
- Master | 3740 | Demand Responsive Transport Technologies | 6 ECTS
- Master | MBM1040 | Supply Chain Management | 5 ECTS
- Master | MBM1060 | Management of Markets and Brands | 5 ECTS
- Master | MBM1070 | Marketing Simulation | 5 ECTS
- Master | MBM3040 | Key Areas of International Personnel Management | 5 ECTS
- Master | MBM3050 | Business Analytics | 5 ECTS
- Master | MBM3070 | Product Management | 5 ECTS
- Master | MBM3080 | International Management | 5 ECTS
- Master | MEB111 | English in Railways | 4 ECTS
- Master | MFA1300 | Strategic Controlling & Corporate Management | 5 ECTS
- Master | MFA1320 | Mergers & Acquisitions | Corporate Transactions | 5 ECTS
- Master | | Controlling and tax theory | 5 ECTS
- Master | MFA3300 | International Controlling | 5 ECTS
- Master | MFA3400 | Tax planning | International taxation | 5 ECTS
- Master | | Corporate activities | 5 ECTS
- Master | 3070 | Computer Aided Design | 4 ECTS
- Master | 3090 | Entrepreneurship Management | 6 ECTS
- Master | 3100 | Six Sigma | 4 ECTS
Language Centre
Check out the class offer at our Language Centre here.
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To improve your language skills, you can attend courses in German as a foreign language (DaF) that run during the semester. These courses are offered at the following levels:
- Elementary level A1/A2
- Intermediate level B1/B2
- Advanced B2/C1
There are courses on specific skills (pronunciation, reading comprehension, listening comprehension, speaking, writing), academic writing and specialist terminology. You can find more information about the courses available on the website of the Language Centre.
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There are a wide variety of projects and opportunities that can help you meet people and access support. For more details, click here.
Important
FAQs
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When you're looking for somewhere to live in Erfurt, you have the choice of a studio apartment or a room in shared accommodation. The easiest thing is to apply directly to Student Services for a room or apartment. Alternatively, you can also use platforms such as WG-gesucht, which are popular among students.
You can find more information on our university's accommodation website.
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All students need to prove they have health insurance when they enrol at university in Germany.
However, foreign health insurance will only be recognized in Germany if there is a bilateral agreement with your home country. For example, this is the case for all member states of the EU. Find out well in advance whether there such a bilateral agreement exists for your home country and Germany. If not, you will have to take out a German health insurance policy. You should be aware that there are differenes between statutory and private health insurance providers in Germany. Make sure to compare prices and services before signing a contract.
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Proof of financing is only required for full-time students as a means of demonstrating that they have sufficient funds to cover their living costs while they are studying in Germany. The monthly minimum amount is equivalent to the current state student grant from the German government (so-called "BAFöG"). The minimum amount deposited in your bank account is also the maximum amount that can be withdrawn/transferred out each month.
The following are examples of acceptable proof of financing:• evidence of the income of your parents if they are paying for your living expenses
• scholarship
• bank guarantee
• declaration of commitment from a person with permanent residence in Germany that they will pay your expensesIf you cannot provide one of the above means of proof, you have to set up a blocked account instead. It is called a "blocked account" because you can only use it after you arrive in Germany and take out or transfer a certain amount of money each month.
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Of course, that's not a problem at all - in fact, it's even adisable if you're staying in Germany for a longer period of timein order to avoid incurring expenses when withdrawing money from your domestic bank account.
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You can find lots of information about studying in Germany here.
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The DAAD and the European Union have good databases where you can search for scholarships to help finance your studies in Germany.
For more general information, you can also visit our university's website on student finance.
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There is a wide range of advisory services that are available to you at FH Erfurt. You can find a comprehensive list here. Some of the most important include:
- Students with disabilities: If you are affected by a disability, you may be able to apply for reasonable adjustments to adapt your studies to your needs. Our Diversity Officer is at your disposal to provide advice.
- Students with children: You can access advice and important information from the Centre for Equal Opportunities and Families.
- Psychosocial counselling: If you are experiencing a personal or study-related crisis, you are always welcome to contact the psychosocial counselling service at Thuringian Student Services. All consultations and information are treated in the strictest confidence. You do not have to go through crises alone, so please ask for support.
- Discrimination, radicalization and violence: If you have experienced or observed discrimination in any form, please contact the dedicated office and report it. They will take up the case and support you with further proceedings.
- Student Advisory Service: Are you struggling with your degree program or unsure about your career prospects? Then get in touch with the Student Advisory Service to arrange a personal consultation.