University of Erfurt: Statistics

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#1670 of 14,131 In the World
#579 of 2,785 In Europe
#81 of 369 In Germany
#4 of 12 In Thuringia
#1 of 3 In Erfurt
#335 of 1,021 For International Law
Top50% For 45 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
50%
Enrollment
6,052
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
German

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate50%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (Abitur)
Academic CalendarOctober to July (October - February; April-July)
Enrollment6,052

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 4,039 scientific papers with 40,804 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.

Publications
4,039
Citations
40,804

University of Erfurt majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,386 / 36,211
Philosophy
2,388 / 21,253
Political Science
2,245 / 23,567
Law
1,575 / 21,836
Sociology
1,269 / 20,355
Environmental Science
1,144 / 18,623
Computer Science
1,080 / 19,750
History
1,020 / 10,151
Biology
967 / 22,769
Psychology
931 / 24,159
Geography and Cartography
893 / 11,977
Economics
833 / 12,052
Medicine
825 / 19,298
Business
821 / 14,646
Linguistics
797 / 13,289
Archaeology
759 / 9,528
Physics
714 / 10,760
Engineering
639 / 10,757
Mathematics
593 / 15,353
Art & Design
546 / 8,504
Social Psychology
498 / 15,363
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
444 / 6,541
Quantum and Particle physics
443 / 7,643
Geology
415 / 6,593
Statistics
389 / 10,644
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
373 / 2,971
Chemistry
335 / 5,439
Finance
333 / 5,794
Paleontology
315 / 6,061
Ecology
311 / 7,859
Management
311 / 5,930
Pathology
298 / 8,240
Psychiatry
295 / 9,614
Neuroscience
292 / 8,975
Development Studies
287 / 3,464
Literature
245 / 4,673
Anthropology
225 / 3,978
Genetics
222 / 3,218
Classics and Ancient History
211 / 820
Cognitive Science
211 / 6,965

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 4 7
1992 3 13
1993 17 23
1994 9 26
1995 7 25
1996 9 43
1997 8 35
1998 11 50
1999 8 30
2000 16 201
2001 30 136
2002 33 278
2003 90 168
2004 85 205
2005 62 341
2006 74 497
2007 75 519
2008 116 722
2009 88 805
2010 86 966
2011 108 1155
2012 132 1398
2013 169 1520
2014 154 1716
2015 180 1806
2016 156 1878
2017 195 1928
2018 173 2572
2019 234 2714
2020 253 3554
2021 321 4506
2022 405 4925
2023 417 4950
Academic rankings

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

  1. Martin Luther

    Martin Luther
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1483-1546 (aged 63)
    Enrolled in the University of Erfurt
    1501-1505 graduated with master's degree
    Occupations
    philosopherBible translatorhymnwritertheologianProtestant reformer
    Biography

    Martin Luther was a German priest, theologian, author, hymnwriter, professor, and Augustinian friar. He was the seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation, and his theological beliefs form the basis of Lutheranism.

  2. Johannes Gutenberg

    Johannes Gutenberg
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1400-1468 (aged 68)
    Enrolled in the University of Erfurt
    Studied in 1418
    Occupations
    engineermintmasterblacksmithgoldsmithengraver
    Biography

    Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg was a German inventor and craftsman who introduced letterpress printing to Europe with his movable-type printing press. Though movable type was already in use in East Asia, Gutenberg invented the printing press, which later spread across the world. His work led to an information revolution and the unprecedented mass-spread of literature throughout Europe. It had a profound impact on the development of the Renaissance, Reformation, and humanist movements.

  3. Susanne Hennig

    Susanne Hennig
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1977-.. (age 47)
    Occupations
    speed skaterpoliticianpedagogue
    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.

  4. Ulrich von Hutten

    Ulrich von Hutten
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1488-1523 (aged 35)
    Occupations
    writerImperial Knightpoetpoliticianmonk
    Biography

    Ulrich von Hutten was a German knight, scholar, poet and satirist, who later became a follower of Martin Luther and a Protestant reformer.

All 46 notable alumni

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 214,000

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