University of Erfurt: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1711 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #584 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #83 of 369 | In Germany |
| #4 of 12 | In Thuringia |
| #1 of 3 | In Erfurt |
| #408 of 1,033 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 41 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Enrollment
- 5,785
- 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 | 5,785 |
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 3,320 scientific papers with 37,354 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 9 | 10 |
| 1991 | 3 | 6 |
| 1992 | 4 | 12 |
| 1993 | 17 | 18 |
| 1994 | 9 | 28 |
| 1995 | 6 | 23 |
| 1996 | 6 | 43 |
| 1997 | 7 | 29 |
| 1998 | 11 | 47 |
| 1999 | 13 | 25 |
| 2000 | 14 | 102 |
| 2001 | 30 | 104 |
| 2002 | 30 | 157 |
| 2003 | 70 | 144 |
| 2004 | 75 | 188 |
| 2005 | 61 | 292 |
| 2006 | 61 | 421 |
| 2007 | 67 | 464 |
| 2008 | 93 | 633 |
| 2009 | 79 | 665 |
| 2010 | 71 | 814 |
| 2011 | 92 | 1001 |
| 2012 | 126 | 1156 |
| 2013 | 146 | 1292 |
| 2014 | 139 | 1486 |
| 2015 | 162 | 1610 |
| 2016 | 139 | 2040 |
| 2017 | 155 | 2316 |
| 2018 | 144 | 2728 |
| 2019 | 203 | 3028 |
| 2020 | 228 | 3806 |
| 2021 | 313 | 5243 |
| 2022 | 364 | 5067 |
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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Martin Luther
- Enrolled in the University of Erfurt
- 1501-1505 graduated with master's degree
- Occupations
- philosopherBible translatortheologianhymnwriterwestern Christian monk
- 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.
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Johannes Gutenberg
- Enrolled in the University of Erfurt
- Studied in 1418
- Occupations
- mintmasterengineertypographerinventorengraver
- 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 not the first of its kind, earlier designs were restricted to East Asia, and Gutenberg's version was the first to spread across the world. His work led to an information revolution and the unprecedented mass-spread of literature throughout Europe. It also had a direct impact on the development of the Renaissance, Reformation and humanist movement, as all of which have been described as "unthinkable" without Gutenberg's invention.
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Susanne Hennig
- 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
- philosophermonkpoliticianpoetImperial Knight
- 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.
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 |