University of Erfurt: Application Deadlines (2026/27)

University of Erfurt

The University of Erfurt is a public university located in the historic city of Erfurt, the capital of the German state of Thuringia. Founded in 1379, it is one of Germany’s oldest universities, yet following its closure in 1816 and reopening in 1994, it also ranks among the country’s youngest modern institutions. Today, the university is home to approximately 6,000 students and offers a highly personal learning environment. Its centrally located campus combines modern teaching facilities with historic architecture, set within a city celebrated for its medieval landmarks such as Erfurt Cathedral and the famous Krämerbrücke bridge.

Type

University (public)

of international students

No. of students (2025)

5,477

Term model

Semester

Application Deadlines for Winter Semester 2026/2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines at University of Erfurt for the Winter Semester 2026/2027.

Non-EU Students

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses	Still open for application
Master	15 July	15 July	100% of Master programs
Bachelor	15 July	15 September	>90% of Bachelor programs
State Examination	No information	15 July	100% of State Examination programs
Other	No courses	15 September	100% of Other programs

Master

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

15 July

100% still open for application

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

15 September

>90% still open for application

State Examination

Admission-restricted courses

No information

Admission-free courses

15 July

100% still open for application

Other

Admission-restricted courses

No courses

Admission-free courses

15 September

100% still open for application

See all programs for Winter 2026/2027

Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Application Deadlines for Summer Semester 2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines at University of Erfurt for the Summer Semester 2027.

Non-EU Students

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses	Still open for application
Master	No information	15 January	100% of Master programs
Bachelor	No information	No information	No information
State Examination	No information	15 January	100% of State Examination programs
Other	No courses	No information	No information