Change of study subject

Change of subject in the Bachelor's degree programme

According to the general examination regulations (Rahmenprüfungsordnung), a change of main and/or subsidiary subject is only possible at the end of the 1st year of study upon application. The orientation phase must then be successfully completed in the 2nd year of study in the subject that is being taken up.

 

How do I apply for a change of subject for an non-restricted subject?

How does the application process work?

The application can be submitted until 30 September. 
Please note that additional deadlines apply for the subjects Arts, Music, Sport and Communication Studies.

  1. To apply for a change of subject, please log in to the student portal and select the "Application" tab on the start page.
  2. Click on "Start application / To my application" and then select the application semester to go to the "My applications" overview page. Here you can "Add an application". Please select "Bachelor" as your degree and then the subject combination with which you wish to continue your studies from the winter semester.
  3. Once your application has been submitted electronically, it will first be checked. If the change is approved, the application will be given the status "admitted" and you can apply for matriculation and registration by the deadline.

What else do I need to consider when changing my study programme to Arts, Music or Sport?

  1. Please register for the respective aptitude test first. You can find out about the dates and participation in the aptitude test on the homepage of the subject area Arts, Music or Sports.
    You can also register for the aptitude test via the student portal -> "Application" tab. In the application form, select "Arts, Music, Sport aptitude test" and then the preferred subject.
  2. After you have passed the aptitude test, you can submit another application (=application for a change of subject) for the new subject combination without admission requirements and upload the aptitude certificate accordingly. Once the application has been submitted, it will be given the status "Received" and will appear under "Submitted applications" in your application overview.
  3. After your application has been successfully reviewed, it will be assigned the status “admitted” and you can apply for enrolment by the deadline.

What else do I need to consider when changing my study programme to Communication Science?

The subject of Communication Science requires an aptitude test.

  • You can find out about the dates for the aptitude test on the homepage of the subject area Communication Studies.
  • If you would like to switch from the major subject of Communication Studies to the minor subject, please indicate this in the application process and upload the aptitude assessment for the major subject of Communication Studies.
  • If you have already passed the aptitude test for the minor subject of Communication Studies and would now like to switch to the major subject of Communication Studies, you must participate in the aptitude test for the major subject is required. After passing the aptitude test, you can apply for enrolment in the new subject combination by the deadline.

How do I apply for a change of subject for an admission-restricted degree programme?

How does the application process work?

  1. If you wish to change to a restricted-admission subject, you must apply via the student portal ("Application" tab) for the 1st semester. 
    If you wish to combine a restricted-admission study program with Arts, Music or sport you must also pass an aptitude test. This requires a separate application in accordance with the deadlines.
  2. Further information on the application and admission procedure can be found on the Information page for subjects with restricted admission.
  3. The change of subject will be processed as soon as, in the case of admission, an application for enrolment is submitted by the deadline.

What else do I need to consider when changing my study programme to Teaching, Learning and Training Psychology?

If you would like to change from the minor subject Teaching, Learning and Training Psychology to the major subject, you must submit an application in addition to the online application application for admission to a higher semester.

What else do I need to consider when changing my study programme to Arts, Music or Sport?

  1. Please register for the respective aptitude test. You can find out about the dates and participation in the aptitude test on the homepage of the subject area Arts, Music or Sports.
    You can also register for the aptitude test via the student portal -> "Application" tab. In the application form, select "Arts, Music, Sport aptitude test" and then the preffered subject.
  2. Once you have passed the aptitude test and received a letter of admission for the subject with restricted admission, you can apply for enrolment in the new subject combination by the deadline.

The re-registration deadline remains unchanged for a planned change of subject.
Therefore, re-registration in the previous degree programme is required first. If you re-enrol late, a late payment fee of 20 € will be charged in accordance with the University of Erfurt’s Allgemeine Gebührenordnung. 

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Antrag auf Zulassung zu einem höheren Fachsemester (Quereinstieg, nur für zulassungsbeschränkte Studienfächer!) // application for admission to a higher semester (lateral entry, only for subjects with restricted admission!)

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Student Affairs
(Department 1: Registrar‘s Office)
C02 – administration building / Erdgeschoss (Haupteingang)