Your study start: Student Orientation Days

Placement test for German as a foreign language (DaF), English, French, Italian, Russian and Spanish

For pure beginner courses (A1) no placement test is necessary. However, if you have previous knowledge of a foreign language, you must take a placement test. This concerns the languages DaF, English, French, Italian, Russian and Spanish.

For all other languages, please contact the respective lecturer regarding the placement test.

Further information and dates

Registration for the OPT (English placement test)

Information for first semester students

The library has prepared various offers for first-year students to get them started in their studies. We have compiled the most important information for you so that you can familiarise yourself with using the library in advance and online.

Library (introduction) tours

In addition, from 26 October, we will be offering library tours, during which you can get to know the library on site. These introductions take place on fixed dates and with a limited number of participants, so registration is necessary. Please check the outline plan for your course of study in advance to see whether you can participate at your desired time.

During the introductory days and the first weeks of the semester, the Equal Opportunities Office of the University of Erfurt offers a consultation hour on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. by telephone (0361 737-5065) and in person (LG1/0008) for first-year students*.

The Equal Opportunities Officer provides confidential advice on issues such as the compatibility of studies and family responsibility, experiences with sexual discrimination, harassment or violence. She continues to provide advice at other times by telephone, via Webex video conference or in the office by appointment by e-mail.