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Studying at university level
What is a numerus clausus? How can I apply for a sabbatical semester? If you are studying at a university or would like to do so, this is the place for you. You will find information and services linked to university studies, from registering at a university and allocation of places to de-registering.
Services:
Application for studies with foreign school and university leaving certificates
If you apply to study at a Thuringian university with foreign certificates, it will be checked whether you have the necessary requirements for admission to this university.
Apply for a place to study medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy
If you are interested in a study place in medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry or pharmacy, you must apply via Hochschulstart.
Apply for a residence permit for the purpose of studying
If you want to study in Germany as a non-EU citizen, you can get a residence permit if you meet certain requirements.
Apply for a residence permit to look for a job after completing your studies
If you have successfully completed your studies in Germany, you can apply for a residence permit for up to 18 months to find a job that matches your qualifications.
Apply for admission to the teacher training program
If you have completed a teaching degree (1st state examination or teaching-related master's degree) or an equivalent degree and would like to work in the Thuringian school service, you must complete the preparatory service (2nd state examination).
Apply for an education loan
If you need financial support for your school education or your studies, you can apply for a temporary low-interest education loan under certain conditions.
Apply for an income-dependent deferral of the BAföG loan
If you have a low income, you can apply for a deferral of the repayment obligation for your BAföG loan.
Apply for BAföG abroad
Do you want to study abroad, do an internship or complete a school education? Find out about financial support here.
Apply for BAföG to study
You can receive financial support for your studies or internship if your parents do not have a higher income or you have already been working for a longer period of time independently of your parents. This support is called BAföG.
Apply for early repayment of the BAföG loan
You can reduce your BAföG debt by repaying the loan early.
Apply for energy price flat rate for students, (vocational) technical students
Under certain conditions, if you were enrolled at a university or (vocational) college in Germany on 01.12.2022, you can receive a one-off flat-rate energy allowance. You must apply for this.
Apply for enrollment to study at the university
Apply for enrollment and have it confirmed with a certificate.
Apply for guest student status at a university
Would you like to attend individual courses at a university without being enrolled? You can apply for guest auditor status.
Apply for hardship waiver of BAföG repayment debt after rejection of a cooperation waiver
If Cooperation Forgiveness has been denied, you may apply for hardship forgiveness of your loan under certain circumstances.
Apply for leave of absence from studies
Do you want or need to interrupt your studies? Apply for a leave of absence at your university.
Apply for university admission for local admission restricted study places
If you are interested in a study place in a restricted-admission program, you must register with Hochschulstart and participate in the Dialog-Oriented Service Procedure.
Archive demand
If you have a justified interest, you can obtain access to the archive records of the various archives in Thuringia.
Conducting research in another Member State
If you wish to carry out research in another Member State, you can find more information here about your rights and obligations while working abroad.
Education funding: announce changes
Do you experience financial changes while receiving BAföG? You must notify us of these changes.
Education system in another Member State
If you want to live in another country, this section provides more information on educational rights and obligations in every Member State of the European Union.
Get information about access to study without a university entrance qualification
If you meet certain requirements, you can gain access to certain courses of study as a vocationally qualified person without a school-based university entrance qualification.
Get information about the semester fee
All students are required to pay a semester fee before the start of a semester. Only after receipt of the correct current amount, the enrollment or re-registration for the studies in the respective semester takes place.
Have de-registration certified
Do you want or need to terminate your studies? Then you can apply for de-registration at your university.
Have previous periods of study and academic achievements recognized
If you would like to have previous periods of study and academic achievements recognized and credited to your current or newly chosen degree program, you can apply for this at the university.
Information about applying to study at a university
You would like to study at a university? Then you have to register online in the application portal of the university of your choice and then apply.
Librarianship
In libraries you can research information and borrow media.
Medical studies Recognize periods of study and academic achievements
You have already studied medicine abroad for a few semesters and would now like to change universities? Find out more here.
Office for the Equal Treatment of EU Workers (EU-GS)
The Office for the Equal Treatment of EU Workers provides information on living and working in Germany in easy-to-understand language in 11 EU languages.
Repaying a BAföG loan
If you received BAföG support during your studies, you must repay the loan portion.
Report change of personal data to the university
If your personal data have changed, you must notify your university so that certificates and graduation documents can be issued and delivered correctly.
Study abroad
Here you will find information on the various options for studying abroad.
Take advantage of careers advice from the Federal Employment Agency
If you need help in choosing a career or reorienting yourself, you can contact the careers advice service at the Employment Agency.
Traineeships and work placements
If you wish to do a work placement in another Member State, you can find important information on grants and funding schemes here.
Tuition fees
In Thuringia, state universities do not currently charge regular tuition fees.
