Support schemes

For a good start

Buddy programme

The Buddy Programme offers international degree-seeking and exchange students a helping hand during the settling-in phase.

The buddies, experienced students from the University of Erfurt:

help the international students on their arrival
show them their first routes on campus
show them their study city
help them to make contacts
support them with questions and challenges

Buddy programme

Intensive German course

The Language Centre offers a free intensive German course for international students at the University of Erfurt every semester before the start of the lecture period.

Target groups:
- Exchange students
- international students on English-language Master's programmes (from 2nd semester) and international doctoral students
Winter semester course: September / Summer semester course: March
Duration: 4 weeks, 80 hours of German lessons
Levels offered: A1, A2.1, B1.1
Credit points / ECTS: 6

Exchange students register as part of their application!
Degree-seeking students (from 2nd semester) and doctoral students register via the Language Centre!

Award-winning hospitality project

Getting to know the local culture and way of life

The award-winning hospitalityproject Strangers Become Friends matches international students with host families in the city of Erfurt. With the help of the project, students can get to know people from Erfurt outside the campus. Hosts and students can explore Erfurt and Thuringia together, play sports and music, cook together, and so on.

International Regulars Table

What? The International Regulars Rable is a good opportunity to get to know people from other countries, make friends and improve your foreign language skills.

Where? Havana Bar (Neuwerkstr. 10)

When? Every third Monday of the month, 8 pm

Information and registration

Offers on campus

Café International - Journey around the world

Café I is an event organised by the Studierendenwerk Thüringen. Typically, a student presents an aspect of the respective country, culture or language. Typical dishes from the country are also brought along.

What does Café I offer?

interesting presentations and networking with other students
typical dishes from the country
traditional dances

The Café International programme is organised by student scouts from Erfurt's universities.

When does it take place? Every Tuesday at 8 pm during the lecture period

Where does it take place? Cafeteria Hörsaal 7 (University of Erfurt, Campus, C02 - Administration Building)

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Internationally seen people communicate through a network

International Community Forum

How does the residence permit work?
How do I find a mini-job?
How do I open a bank account?

Some information is very difficult to find. Especially if you are new to the city and have not yet built up a community network. To fill this gap, we have set up the International Community Forum on Moodle.

Advantages of the forum:

bilingual and collaborative tool
anyone with a Uni Erfurt email address can post and comment
secure and trustworthy environment for information exchange and mutual help.

International Community Forum
Registration key: forum

Writing Lab German

What? Individual supervision of German-language essays, term papers, presentations as well as discussions and error explanations.

When? Every second week on Thursdays from 4.00 to 6.00 pm on the following dates:

19/12/2024
09/01/2025
23/01/2025
06/02/2025

Where? Lernwerkstatt - C03 - Lehrgebäude 1, room 0028

The writing workshop will likely also be offered in the following semesters.

Learning languages as a team

The Language Learning in Tandem project is organised by the Language Centre. In tandem, two people can support each other in learning a language. Tandem learning is a form of open learning in which two people with different first languages work together to teach each other the other language.

Advantages:

individual time management
free choice of topics
flexible learning
linguistic and intercultural exchange

Tandem programme

Swap Shop

You couldn't bring any household items from abroad? No problem!

The Swap Shopis a sustainable exchange centre for household items. International students who come to Erfurt to study can borrow household items there for the duration of their stay. The puzzle box is located in the basement of C07 - teaching building 2, room 3b (-112).

Sample items (subject to availability!):

Cups and glasses
Pots and pans
Plates and bowls

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Student groups

University group International Campus Erfurt

International Campus Erfurt (ICE) was founded in 2013. ICE works closely with the International Office and is committed to

the increased involvement of international students in socio-cultural activities
the internationalisation of campus life

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AEGEE

The AEGEE university group at the University of Erfurt is part of the Europe-wide AEGEE network (Association des Etats Généraux des Etudiants de l'Europe / European Students' Forum), which campaigns for the interests of young people in Europe and promotes their growing together.

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Student matters

Student Council (StuRa)

The Student Council (StuRa) represents the interests of students on campus.

The Department of International Affairs advises international students on campus and works closely with the International Office of the University of Erfurt, as well as with the representatives of the student councils and university groups.

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University Sports

Studying doesn't just take place in the lecture halls!

The University Sports Club offers a variety of inexpensive sports courses, including, for example: football, climbing, floorball, trampolining, yoga, aroha, etc.

University sports