University of Erfurt: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1640 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #602 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #82 of 369 | In Germany |
| #4 of 12 | In Thuringia |
| #1 of 3 | In Erfurt |
| #547 of 1,105 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 52 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Enrollment
- 6,052
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uni-erfurt.de
- Languages
- German
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Abitur) |
| Academic Calendar | October to July (October - February; April-July) |
| Enrollment | 6,052 |
We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for University of Erfurt based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Erfurt has published 5,096 scientific papers with 82,353 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, History, Biology, and Psychology.
University of Erfurt majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 18 | 26 |
| 1994 | 10 | 36 |
| 1995 | 7 | 58 |
| 1996 | 9 | 72 |
| 1997 | 7 | 68 |
| 1998 | 13 | 97 |
| 1999 | 11 | 81 |
| 2000 | 16 | 293 |
| 2001 | 30 | 202 |
| 2002 | 39 | 431 |
| 2003 | 98 | 248 |
| 2004 | 87 | 348 |
| 2005 | 59 | 473 |
| 2006 | 80 | 656 |
| 2007 | 92 | 708 |
| 2008 | 121 | 975 |
| 2009 | 97 | 1105 |
| 2010 | 115 | 1330 |
| 2011 | 132 | 1596 |
| 2012 | 155 | 1896 |
| 2013 | 188 | 2076 |
| 2014 | 190 | 2378 |
| 2015 | 194 | 2689 |
| 2016 | 184 | 3316 |
| 2017 | 214 | 3664 |
| 2018 | 199 | 4557 |
| 2019 | 273 | 5285 |
| 2020 | 318 | 6700 |
| 2021 | 381 | 8171 |
| 2022 | 463 | 8169 |
| 2023 | 486 | 8743 |
| 2024 | 308 | 8613 |
| 2025 | 226 | 7748 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Erfurt.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | American Studies, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Continuing Education, Economics, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, English Studies, Fine Arts, Germanic Studies, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physical Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Religion, Religious Education, Religious Studies, Romance Languages, Slavic Languages, Social Sciences, Sports, Technology |
|---|---|
| Magister | Catholic Theology |
| Master | Anthropology, Applied Linguistics, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, History, Law, Literature, Media Studies, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Primary Education, Psychology, Religious Studies, Secondary Education, Sociology, Special Education, Theology, Vocational Education |
| PhD | Catholic Theology, Cultural Studies, Education, Law, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Social Sciences |
University of Erfurt alumni
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Susanne Hennig-Wellsow
- Occupations
- pedagoguepoliticianspeed skater
- Biography
-
Susanne Hennig-Wellsow is a German politician. She was federal co-chairwoman of The Left from 2021 to 2022 and has served as a member of the Bundestag for Thuringia since 2021. Previously, she was a member of the Landtag of Thuringia from 2004 to 2021, leader of the Thuringia branch of The Left since November 2013, and leader of the state parliamentary group since December 2014.
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Ulrich von Hutten
- Occupations
- poetImperial Knightwriterphilosophermonk
- Biography
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Ulrich von Hutten was a German knight, scholar, poet and satirist, who later became a follower of Martin Luther and a Protestant reformer.
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August Neidhardt von Gneisenau
- Occupations
- Protestant reformerpoliticianreformermarshalmilitary officer
- Biography
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August Wilhelm Antonius Graf Neidhardt von Gneisenau was a Prussian field marshal. He was a prominent figure in the reform of the Prussian military and the War of Liberation.
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Carsten Schneider
- Occupations
- bank tellerpolitician
- Biography
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Carsten Schneider is a German politician of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) who has been serving as Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Climate Protection and Nuclear Safety in the government of Chancellor Friedrich Merz since 2025.
University of Erfurt faculties and divisions
| Centre : Language | Linguistics, Modern Languages |
|---|---|
| College : Cultural and Social Sciences | Fine Arts, Geography, History, Music, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Sociology, Theology |
| Faculty : Catholic Theology | Catholic Theology, Theology |
| Faculty : Education | Business Education, Education, Physical Education, Psychology, Special Education |
| Faculty : Law and Economics | Economics, Law |
| Faculty : Philosophy | Communication Studies, Geography, History, Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Religion |
General information
| Alternative names | Universität Erfurt |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 900221 Nordhäuser Strasse 63 Erfurt, Thüringen, 99105 Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 215,000 |