Study, child and family

Combining studying and bringing up a child is a special challenge for studying parents. The University of Erfurt has therefore set itself the goal of providing the best possible support for mothers and fathers nurturing their children.

Maternity leave during studies Further Information

Eine junge Frau sitzt gemeinsam mit einem Kind am Laptop

Study and examination arrangements Further Information

Kinderbetreuung in der Räuberhöhle auf dem Campus der Universität Erfurt

Childcare Further Information

Further offers for studying parents

"Education and Study" card

Kinder in der Universitätsbibliothek der Universität Erfurt

Upon presentation of the child's birth certificate, studying mothers and fathers can apply for a parenting card in Department 1: Registrar's Office. Together with this, a letter from the university management will be handed out for presentation to the teachers, which explicitly asks them to take into account the double burden of the students in their daily study routine.

The request can be made conveniently by email to studierendenangelegenheiten@uni-erfurt.de. A scan of the birth certificate(s) must then be attached to the email.

Contact
Department 1: Registrar's Office
Juliane Engelhardt
Nordhäuser Str. 63
D-99089 Erfurt
Verwaltungsgebäude, Raum 0.20
☎ +49 361 737-5111
sul@uni-erfurt.de

University group "Uni Kinderreich"

The members of the university group "Uni Kinderreich" organise numerous offers for parents, e.g. a children's clothes flea market, a children's cáfé or joint excursions. If you are interested, please contact the Organizers.

Contact
hsg.uni-kinderreich@uni-erfurt.de

Parent-child room in the University Library

In the library there is a workroom for parents and their children. The room is equipped with a desk, terminal and WLAN access. For the kids there is a play corner with children's books, toys and furniture. A changing table is located on the ground floor. For more information about reservation and usage please visit the pages of the University Library.

Contact
Erfurt University Library
Information Services
Antje Bonn
Nordhäuser Str. 63
D-99089 Erfurt
☎ +49 361 737-5800
information.ub@uni-erfurt.de

Arbeitsraum für Eltern mit Kind an der Universität Erfurt

Parent-Child-Sport in the University Sports Club ("USV")

Parent-child-sport in the University Sports Club (USV)

The "USV" offers a variety of sports courses especially for children with and without parental guidance. The courses are age-appropriate, take place in the afternoon hours and are partly free of charge. For further information and registration please visit the USV's children's sports website.

Contact
University Sports Club Erfurt e.V.
Children's Sports Department
Yvette Kozazyk
Nordhäuser Str. 63
D-99089 Erfurt
☎ +49 361 737-1823
kindersport@usv-erfurt.de

[Translate to English:] Mutter und Tochter beim Sport

Family-friendly canteen

High chairs are available for smaller children in the canteen. In addition, a "parent-child-area" invites children to play before, after or during lunch. A nappy-changing and nursing room offers a retreat for the care of the child.

Contact
Information booth of student services organisation ("Studierendenwerk")
Mirjam Triebe & Jacqueline Hartling
Mensa building (access via the terrace)
Nordhäuser Str. 63
D-99089 Erfurt
☎ +49 361 737-1818
infopunkt-erfurt-uni@stw-thueringen.de

[Translate to English:] Ein Kleinkind sitzt in einem Hochstuhl

Free lunch for children up to 6 years of age with the child ID

With the Studentenwerk's child ID card, student parents who themselves eat lunch in the canteen can receive a free children's portion for their children (up to 6 years of age). You can obtain the card upon presentation of your student ID and birth certificate at the Information booth of student services organisation ("Studierendenwerk")

Contact
Information booth of student services organisation
Mirjam Triebe & Jacqueline Hartling
Mensa building (access via the terrace)
Nordhäuser Str. 63
D-99089 Erfurt
☎ +49 361 737-1818
infopunkt-erfurt-uni@stw-thueringen.de

[Translate to English:] Ein Junge isst Spaghetti

Ein Taschenrechner liegt auf einem Blatt Papier

Support for students with children

As a student, can I even afford to have a child? What possibilities are there for support and financial assistance? Who will help me with the application? You can find answers to these questions on our information page "Financing and Funding".

Eine junge Frau legt ihr Hand auf die einer älteren

Care of relatives

We are also happy to support and advise students on the subject of caring for relatives. The Department 1: Registrar's Office provides information, for example on questions of leave of absence and the possibility of deferring long-term study fees. For competent and quick help in coping with everyday life with relatives in need of care, we continue to recommend the "Pflegenetz Erfurt".

[Translate to English:] Kind mit Landkarte

Study abroad with child

Are you planning to study abroad with a child? The Internet portal www.auslandsstudium-mit-kind.de provides practical information on the organization, financing and implementation as well as reports from student parents worldwide. The International Office of the University of Erfurt will also be happy to advise you.

Information material

Brochure: "Study and child under one hat" (german)

Brochure: "How to accommodate study and child" (german)

The brochure "How to accommodate study and child" provides valuable information about studying with a child.
"How to accomodate study and child one hat" (german) (pdf) for download

Flyer: "Family at the University" (german)

Families welcome: All contact persons, responsible offices and offers for parents can be found in the flyer "Family at the University".
"Family at the University" (german) (pdf) for download

Family-friendly campus map (german)

[Translate to English:] Familienfreundlicher Campusplan

Our campus map for families with all relevant contact points and locations:
"Family-friendly campus map" (german) (pdf) for download

Study, child and family