Press releases

The University of Erfurt and the University Sports Club (USV) are once again organising their campus run this year. It starts on Wednesday, 24 June. Runners will take to the course from 5 pm. Registrations can be made directly with the USV or online…

For the third time this year, prospective students throughout Thuringia can apply for a dual study programme for a teaching profession at secondary schools. The application period starts on 1 March, one month earlier than last year. This gives…

Boys' Day will take place nationwide on Thursday, 23 April 2026 – a day of action that, like Girls' Day, is about choosing appointments and studies without stereotypes. The University of Erfurt is also taking part again and offering insights into…

Professor Anke Holler has been elected as the new President of the University of Erfurt. Following a presentation of the candidates open to the university public last Friday, the University Assembly voted in favour of her by a majority today. She had…

The University of Erfurt has been awarded the "Thüringer Siegel für Gesunde Arbeit" (Thuringian Seal for Healthy Work) for its health promotion programme. The seal was presented to Nadine Pippus-Wehlisch, Head of Department 2: Human Resources, and…

The University of Erfurt has started the winter semester 2025/26 with a total of 5606 students. The number of first-year students is more than nine per cent above the previous year's level.