Welcome to the Campus Erfurt

Erfurt is not only the state capital of Thuringia, but also an incredibly diverse place to study. Five universities, a relaxed yet vibrant city life in a historic setting and a strong student community make Erfurt the ideal place for your studies. On this page, you will find everything you need to know about studying and living in the state capital – from universities, accommodation and leisure activities to events and insider tips.

There are plenty of great reasons to study in Erfurt:

✅ Diverse university landscape – Five universities with over 130 degree programmes offer you numerous options. The choice is yours!

✅ Central location in the heart of Germany – Thanks to the ideal connections, you can quickly reach other cities by train or car and of course get back to Erfurt just as quickly.

✅ Short distances – Whether it's the campus, a shared flat or your favourite café – Erfurt is a city of short distances, which allows you to get everywhere quickly by public transport, bike or foot. 

✅ Affordable living space – Moderate rents and a wide range of housing options are easy on the wallet and adapt to your needs.

✅ Leisure time & experience – Parks & gardens, festivals, concerts, bars & cafés – it never gets boring in Erfurt!

✅ Pure cultural enjoyment – The Cultural Semester Ticket (Kultursemesterticket) allows you to visit numerousa myriad of  museums, memorials and the Erfurt theatre for free – the charge of € 3.00 per semester is already included in the semester fee.

✅ Life in a historic city – Erfurt’s historic old town and flair enchant all who visit.

✅ Strong student community – Thanks to countless initiatives, events and networking opportunities, you will quickly find connections and opportunities to get involved.

Be inspired and discover what Erfurt and its universities have to offer!