Universität Erfurt is a public university located in Erfurt, the capital of the German state of Thuringia. The university focuses specifically on social sciences, education, communication, media, humanities, cultural studies, religious studies, economics and law. According to 2025 data, the university has approximately 5,600 students, 105 professors and 52 active education programs. The campus is close to the city center, has a green and compact structure. Interdisciplinary study, small distances, student-faculty communication and interdisciplinary courses called Studium Fundamentale have an important place in the university's educational approach.

Universität Erfurt stands out especially for students who want to study teaching, international relations, communication, media, economics and social sciences. It is not a suitable option for students looking for a university focused on engineering, computer science or classical sciences.