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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.)

International Student Admissions

International Student Admissions

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. The Centre for Student and Academic Affairs (ZSA) is responsible for your applications. You will find everything you need to know about entry requirements and the application process here.

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.

FAQs

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 expenses

    If 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.

  • 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.

  • You can find lots of information about studying in Germany here.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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