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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 studies, you can apply for a temporary low-interest educational 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 refusal of a cooperation waiver
If the cooperation waiver has been rejected, you can apply for a hardship waiver of your loan under certain conditions.
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.
Apply to the Federal Archives for use of images
If you wish to view and use audiovisual archive material from the Federal Archives, i.e. photographs, aerial photographs, posters, maps, plans, film material and sound recordings relating to German history, you must submit an application for use.
Applying for an EU certificate of conformity for dentists
If you have completed your dental studies in Germany and then wish to work in another EU country, in many cases you will need an EU certificate of conformity.
Applying for an EU certificate of conformity for doctors
If you have completed your medical studies in Germany and then wish to work in another EU country, in many cases you will need an EU certificate of conformity.
Applying for an EU certificate of conformity for pharmacists
If you have completed your training as a pharmacist in Germany and then wish to work as a pharmacist in another EU country, in many cases you will need an EU certificate of conformity.
Archive demand
If you have a justified interest, you can obtain access to the archive records of the various archives in Thuringia.
Benefits for education and participation for children, adolescents and young adults Approval for ongoing receipt of benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act
If you or your child receive asylum seeker benefits, you or your child can receive education and participation benefits. These include support for participation in school, daycare, child daycare and leisure activities as well as tutoring and meals in schools.
Communicate mobility for study purposes
If you have a residence permit from a member state of the European Union (EU) for study purposes, you can use it to enter Germany for a certain period of time and study there. You do not need a German residence permit.
Education funding: announce changes
Do you experience financial changes while receiving BAföG? You must notify us of these changes.
Education in another Member State
If you would like to live in another country, you can find more information about rights and obligations in the field of education in each Member State of the European Union here.
Equal Treatment Body for EU Workers (EU-GS)
The Equal Treatment Office for EU Workers provides comprehensive information on living and working in Germany in eleven EU languages.
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.
Internships
If you would like to complete an internship in another member state, you will find important information on scholarships and funding programs here.
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.
Receive information about studying abroad
Are you planning to supplement your studies with a stay abroad? If so, you can obtain further information from your university's International Office.
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.
Research work in another Member State
If you would like to carry out research in another member state, you can find more information about your rights and obligations while working abroad here.
Submit a request to use archive material
If you would like to view or use archive material from different periods of German history in the Federal Archives, you will need an approved application for use.
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.
Tuition fees
In Thuringia, state universities do not currently charge regular tuition fees.