Study in Erfurt: All private universities & degree programs from Civil Engineering to Human Medicine

IU International University of Applied Sciences

The IU International University of Applied Sciences is the largest university in Germany with over 100,000 enrolled students. The university is based here in Erfurt, but IU also offers its campus degree programmes in numerous other cities in Germany. In Erfurt, IU offers dual study programmes. In addition, the university offers more than 100 distance learning programmes that can be studied regardless of location.

Juri-Gagarin-Ring 152, 99084 Erfurt

Here are the most interesting degree programmes offered by IU at the Erfurt location:

Health and Medical University

Die Health and Medical University (HMU) is a private, state-recognised university with campuses in various cities in Germany. It offers Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in the fields of health and medicine and focuses on practice-oriented education as well as close links with research, healthcare and business.

The courses offered in Erfurt include Bachelor's and Master's programmes in the fields of medicine, nursing, therapy and health management.

Nordhäuser Strasse 74, 99089 Erfurt

Here are three popular degree programmes at HMU at a glance:

Study medicine without NC in Erfurt

The Health and Medical University offers a degree course in human medicine at its location in Erfurt, which prepares students for the state examination. The study programme includes both theoretical and practical training content and prepares students for a career as a doctor. Particular emphasis is placed on practice-oriented training, which is supported by testing in simulation rooms and numerous internships in cooperation with Helios Klinikum Erfurt.

For the study of human medicine, an individual admission procedure is used instead of NC restrictions. Not only school performance is taken into account, but also other criteria such as the motivation and aptitude of the applicant.

Access requirements

An NC-free admission procedure is offered, which consists of a written test, an individual interview (20 minutes) and a group interview with case simulation (30 minutes). The written test lasts 90 minutes and consists of a multiple-choice part and an open part. A positive evaluation in all three procedures is a prerequisite for admission.

In order to take part, the general higher education entrance qualification and a complete application with a letter of motivation are also required. Prior studies or practical experience will be given special consideration.

Contents and study programme

In the first stage of the study programme in Human Medicine at HMU, the scientific basics for later clinical work are taught. This includes anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, medical psychology and sociology, medical terminology, as well as biostatistics and epidemiology. Initial clinical experience is also provided during an introductory internship. The first study stage lasts 4 semesters.

The Medical Examination Part 1 covers the subjects anatomy, physiology and biochemistry and takes place after the first study period. The examination consists of written and oral parts, which are conducted on two days and centrally.

In the second stage of the study programme in human medicine, the focus is on the interdisciplinary specialisation modules. In these modules, students can deepen their individual interests and specialise in certain medical fields. They can choose from a wide range of modules, such as cardiology, surgery, paediatrics or radiology. In addition, further certificate courses and research projects are possible.

The conclusion of this section and at the same time a prerequisite for admission to the third study section, the practical year, is the medical examination part 2. These written examinations are conducted over three days of 5 hours each and, like part 1, take place centrally.

In the third study stage at the Health and Medical University (HMU) Erfurt, students complete several clinical internships and choose from various elective modules. The focus of the third study stage is the preparation for the Medical Examination Part 3, which consists of three examination parts: Practical Examination, Oral Examination and Written Examination. The examinations take place on two days at a central examination venue and last about 45 to 60 minutes each.

Duration and costs

The study programme in Human Medicine at HMU Erfurt lasts 12 semesters. Of these, 4 semesters are allotted to the first study section, 6 semesters to the second and 2 further semesters to the practical year in the third section of the study.

The tuition fees amount to 1,500 € per month for the first two study sections, and 300 € per month for the practical year. In addition, there is an application fee of 200 € per application and a one-time registration fee of 100 €. The tuition fees for the entire course of study are accordingly around € 93,000!

Dual study programme in Erfurt

A dual study programme is a practice-oriented form of study in which theoretical teaching content at a university or university of cooperative education is combined with practical experience in a company. Theoretical and practical phases alternate. During their practical phases, students gain an insight into the professional field and can directly apply what they have learned during their studies.

The IU International University of Applied Sciences in particular offers dual study programmes in Erfurt, where students receive remuneration during their studies in cooperation with companies and can gain practical experience at the same time. Some more examples of dual study programmes at IU in Erfurt in the overview:

State universities

There are currently two state universities in Erfurt:

• University of Erfurt: The University of Erfurt is the largest and best-known university in the state capital, offering a wide range of subjects in the humanities, social sciences, cultural studies and education.
• University of Applied Sciences Erfurt: UAS Erfurt offers a wide range of practice-oriented degree programmes in engineering, economics, social sciences, architecture and design.