About Europa-Universität Flensburg
Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF) is a public university in Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, in the far north of Germany directly on the Danish border. It traces its origins to a College of Education (Pädagogische Hochschule) opened in 1946, was granted full university status in 1994/95, and was officially renamed Europa-Universität Flensburg in 2014 to reflect its European focus.
The university structures its research and teaching across three faculties spanning the educational sciences, humanities and social sciences, and economics, technology and the natural sciences. Its profile centres on the themes of "Education – Europe – Transformation," with particular strengths in teacher education, European studies, sustainability and management. As a full university it holds the right to award doctorates.
EUF is a comparatively small, campus-based university with around 5,648 students. Most teaching is in German, while a number of internationally oriented programmes (such as the M.A. European Studies and master's programmes in Sustainable Energy) are taught in English.
Key facts
- Founded
- 1946
- Students
- 5,648
- International
- ~8.6% international students (as of Fall Semester 25/26)
- Faculties
- 3
Northernmost university in Germany, located directly on the Danish border on the Flensburg Fjord
Distinctive profile focused on "Education – Europe – Transformation," with strong teacher education and European studies
English-taught international programmes including the M.A. European Studies (100% English) and Sustainable Energy master's
Compact, campus-based university (~5,648 students) with most student dormitories on or near campus
Full university with the right to award doctorates, organised into three faculties
Internationally connected with partnerships across many European and global universities
Admissions & costs
Tuition & fees
As a public university in Schleswig-Holstein, EUF charges no general tuition fees for its regular degree programmes. Students pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) each semester, which typically includes a semester transport ticket. Applicants applying via uni-assist also pay uni-assist handling fees. Verify the current semester contribution amount and any programme-specific fees on the official EUF enrolment pages, as these are set per semester. {{ verify: 2026-06 }}
Admission requirements
International degree-seeking applicants generally apply through uni-assist (the University Application Service for International Students), which checks the recognition of foreign entry qualifications. Language requirements depend on the programme: German-taught programmes require proof of German proficiency, while English-taught programmes require proof of English (for example, the M.A. European Studies requires C1-level English, e.g. IELTS Academic band 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 94). Note for applicants from India, China and Vietnam: a Germany-wide APS certificate (Akademische Prüfstelle) is normally required for the student visa and admission; confirm exact APS requirements with the EUF International Center and the APS office serving your country.
Application deadlines
For international applicants applying via uni-assist, the winter semester deadline is commonly 1 July (with applicants advised to apply well in advance; an earlier recommended date around 15 May is suggested). Some programmes start only in the winter/fall semester. Deadlines vary by programme and applicant type, so confirm the exact dates for your chosen programme on the official EUF application and dates-and-deadlines pages. {{ verify: 2026-06 }}
Languages of instruction
Most degree programmes are taught in German. Several internationally oriented programmes are taught entirely in English, including the M.A. European Studies (100% English; no German required) and master's programmes in Sustainable Energy. EUF operates a Language Center for German and other language instruction.
Campuses & locations
Single main campus in the north of Flensburg near the Flensburg Fjord and the Danish border; buildings include Oslo, Helsinki, Tallinn and the Audimax. Most student dormitories are on or near the campus.
Living in Schleswig-Holstein
Flensburg is a harbour city of roughly 90,000 residents in the far north of Germany, located on the Flensburg Fjord directly at the Danish border. It is the northernmost university city in Germany and has a relaxed, maritime, border-region character. The cost of living is generally lower than in major German cities; students are typically advised to budget from around €850 per month including housing. {{ verify: 2026-06 }}
Student life & support
Student housing in Flensburg is provided by the Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein, with around 880 dormitory places across several residence halls, most of them on or near the campus; options include single apartments and shared flats (2–4 persons) with their own kitchen and bathroom. The university's International Center supports international students with housing, settling in and other practical matters, and the Language Center offers German and other language courses. Named campus dormitories include the Oslo Building, Emmy Hennings House and the Sandberg dormitory, with further dormitory construction planned.
168
Accredited Programmes
133
Master
35
Bachelor/Bakkalaureus
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