Press releases of Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF)

Europa-Universität Flensburg Begins the Fall Semester

Europa-Universität Welcomes 1,618 First-Year Students in the Campus Hall

For the Fall 2024/25 semester, Prof. Dr. Werner Reinhart, President of the Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF), welcomed a total of 1,618 first-year students. This brings the total enrollment at EUF to 5,753 students, a slight decline compared to previous years, though these figures remain preliminary.

At the introductory event—traditionally organized by senior students, the "UniStarters"—the new students were welcomed by University President Werner Reinhart, Deputy City President Pelle Hansen, and representatives from the student council (AStA). Student advisor Sabine Kröger provided tips on getting started with university life, and musical entertainment was provided by EUF music students with their band "Forte."

Numbers and Background

As of September 9, 2024, 1,618 first-semester students have enrolled at EUF for the Fall 2024/25 semester, bringing the current total enrollment to 5,753 students. For comparison, 5,992 students were enrolled in the Fall 2023/24 semester.

EUF’s students are distributed among its three core areas of teaching and research: Education, Europe, and Transformation, as follows:

  • Approximately 77% are studying to become teachers in the Bachelor’s in Educational Sciences and Master of Education programs.
  • Around 14% are enrolled in international or European studies programs.
  • About 4% are pursuing engineering or social science programs focused on sustainability and transformation.
  • Another 5% comprise doctoral candidates and exchange students.

Approximately 71% of EUF’s students are female, and 7.42% of the total student body comes from abroad.