City guide
Erfurt
Everyday places around the city centre for a student arriving from India — from OpenStreetMap, plus what the universities themselves say about living here.
63
Supermarkets within 4 km
12
Indian / Asian groceries
4
Indian restaurants
30
Pharmacies within 3 km
1
Temples & gurdwaras
Main station: Erfurt Hauptbahnhof (0.9 km from the centre)
Indian & Asian groceries
Found by their names in OpenStreetMap (e.g. 'India', 'Asia', 'Spice', 'Bazaar'). Check opening hours and what they stock before you go.
- Asia-Markt An- und Verkauf0.4 km
- Go Asia0.4 km
- Al Sham Orientalische Lebensmittel0.7 km
- AZAAD'S Orientalische Oase0.8 km
- Obst und Gemüse, Asialebensmittel0.8 km
- Alsalam orientalische Lebensmittel0.8 km
- Afro-Asia Shop0.9 km
- Babas Big Bazar1.5 km
- Babas Big Bazar1.7 km
- Orientalischer Spezialitätenmarkt3.2 km
- Orientalischer Lebensmittelladen3.3 km
- Asiashop3.6 km
Supermarkets
63 supermarkets within 4 km of the centre, by chain.
Hospitals
In an emergency call 112 (ambulance, fire) — free, 24/7.
Public universities in Erfurt
University of Erfurt
3 courses · buddy programmeLiving costs (university's estimate) Detailed Information on finances is provided on the website of the DAAD .
Accommodation (university's description)
• Student Residence : This is the classic choice of the student housing options. Student residences are usually run by the Student Services Organisation . The rooms are often partially furnished but vary from residence to residence. • You can also look for a room in a shared flat on your own. Quite a few German degree-seeking students partake in exchange programmes for a semester or two and offer their rooms for sublet. • Further information are provided by the International Office at the University of Erfurt.
University of Applied Sciences Erfurt
2 courses · buddy programmeLiving costs (university's estimate) Erfurt offers comparatively low living costs compared to larger German cities such as Berlin or Munich. International (non-EU) students usually need to prove financial resources via a blocked account (approx. 934 EUR/month). Living costs in Erfurt are generally within or below this amount. Estimated monthly costs: • Rent (shared flat/student housing): 250 to 400 EUR • Food: 200 to 300 EUR • Health insurance: 130 EUR • Study materials: 20 to 50 EUR • Personal expenses: 100 to 150 EUR TOTAL: approx. 700 to 1,030 EUR per month With careful budgeting, students can cover their expenses comfortably within the required financial framework. Tips to save money: • Apply early for student dormitory • Shop at budget supermarkets • Use student discounts
Accommodation (university's description)
To secure a room in a student residence, we strongly recommend applying as early as possible through Studierendenwerk Thüringen. The organisation offers affordable accommodation in several student residences across Erfurt. Applications are submitted online via the official housing portal: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/housing/application/ . We recommend you to apply six months prior to the start of your studies (even if you are not admitted yet). Further information about available residences can be found here: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/housing/residential-homes.html .