Student Orientation Days

Well organised through the first semester

Practical tips for the start of your studies

Whether you are a first-year student, a student who has changed fields or places of study, or a " newly enrolled" Master's student - the start of your studies at a new university is associated with many questions.

What does it mean to be "enrolled"? Who can I talk to if I have questions about my studies? Where can I find what on campus? What additional offers are there at the university and how can I integrate a stay abroad into my studies? How can I finance my studies? How do I find a flat or room in Erfurt and what do I need to consider? And last but not least: What leisure activities are there?

Here we would like to help answer your questions, provide important information and introduce you to contacts for all aspects of studying at the University of Erfurt. We wish you a good start to your studies!

The student orientation days (STET) take place the week before classes begin. As a first-semester Bachelor student, students from the higher semesters, your student tutors, are there to support you. Organised in small groups, you will learn a lot of interesting and exciting facts about studying and student life in Erfurt.

Student orientation days (STET)

The second step: creating a basis

Searching a flat

The start of your studies is usually associated with moving out of your family home and moving to a new city. You can find important information about student housing, finding accommodation in Erfurt and housing costs as well as other tips on our pages about living in Erfurt. The application deadline for student housing at the Student Services Organisation (Studierendenwerk) is 1 April (for the start of the winter semester).

Living in Erfurt

Financing your studies (BAföG & Co.)

Even though the University of Erfurt does not charge tuition fees*, you must firmly plan for certain expenses for your studies per semester. You can find an overview of the costs as well as information on financing your studies on the pages on Costs & Financing. BAfög is paid from the month of application and the month of matriculation** at the earliest. Therefore, it is best to apply for funding as soon as you have been enrolled.

Costs & Financing

^{*Exception: Further education Master's degree programmes and degree programmes with certificate qualification
** Matriculation and registration takes place at the beginning of the winter (1.10.) or summer semester (1.4.).}

Ein Student am Beratungsstand von Dezernat 1: Studium und Lehre an der Universität Erfurt

Counselling

The start of your studies marks a new phase in your life in many respects and is accompanied by many changes. Of course, questions are bound to occur. On the following page you will find contacts for all questions about studying at the University of Erfurt.

Counselling services at the University of Erfurt

The third step: Here we go

You can find all important information on the topics of registration and attendance of courses, examinations, legal information, re-registration, change of study direction, grade report, study abroad and Studium Fundamentale in the brochure "My Start into the Bachelor's Programme" or further down on this page.

As soon as you have been accepted for your degree programme, you should carefully read the study and examination regulations, the module handbook and the course catalogue. Here you can find out about the structure of the degree programme, about elective and specialisation options and the required credits. You can also use your subject advice and counselling for your study planning.

Are you studying at the University of Erfurt as part of an exchange programme? Please see the pages of the International Office.

Important tools for starting your studies

Student card (THOSKA) One service card for all

Basis: Your University Account Login for various university services

personal mail account Mail system for students

Service Portal E.L.V.I.S. Enrolment, grades, course catalogue & examination regulations

E-Learning with Moodle Digital teaching with Moodle

Erfurt University Library Information especially for first semester students

Especially for online teaching, wifi on campus is a crucial requirement. You can install "Eduroam" on your smartphone or PC and then use it free of cost.

Information on the campus wifi (eduroam)

The fourth step: thinking outside the box

Of course, studying does not only consist of lectures, seminars and examinations. There are also numerous events and offers that enrich everyday study life.

Fitnessraum für Sport-Studierende der Uni Erfurt

Language courses, sports and engagement

Studying is the perfect time to immerse yourself in a new language or deepen your existing knowledge. But there are also plenty of other opportunities at the University of Erfurt to actively shape your student life – whether in university groups, through sports or by participating in various committees. Here you can have your say and help make decisions. You can find an overview of all our offerings here:

Have your say, help shape the future – your involvement in the committees

Learn and improve languages during your studies

University groups & student initiatives

University Sports (Universitätssportverein USV)

Health offers

Study or internship abroad

Whether you want to organise your semester abroad individually or are interested in studying at one of the University of Erfurt's partner universities - the following information will help you on your way to studying abroad.

ERASMUS Programme

University partnerships

Your way to study abroad

Get to know the campus, Erfurt and Thuringia

Already curious about the university complex? Then take a look at our campus virtually or on site. Take advantage of the semester ticket and get to know all facets of your city and the region.

Virtual campus insights

Travel through Thuringia with the semester ticket

"Culture flat rate" – free admission to Erfurt's theatres and museums

Erfurt – your university town

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