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FAU is one of the largest employers in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region. Spread over the three cities of Erlangen, Nuremberg and Fürth, our University is the perfect location for research, studying and working, with more than 14,000 members of staff.
As one of the strongest research universities in Germany, FAU offers over 70 Master’s degree programmes. More than 5000 international students currently study at FAU. Applying for Master’s degree programmes.
Die FAU ist eine der größten Arbeitgeberinnen in der Metropolregion Nürnberg. Verteilt auf die drei Städte Erlangen, Nürnberg und Fürth wird hier geforscht, gelehrt und gearbeitet – mit über 14.000 Mitarbeitenden.
University of Erlangen–Nuremberg (German: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, FAU) is a public research university in the cities of Erlangen and Nuremberg in Bavaria, Germany.
FAU has developed programmes tailored to individual situations, enabling access to academic education. In addition to the regular degree programmes, FAU offers courses for gifted school pupils (Frühstudium) and for senior citizens (Seniorenstudium) – popular study options which have become an integral part of teaching at almost every university.
Founded in 1743, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is now one of the largest research universities in Germany with 38,299 students. The five faculties cover the entire spectrum of modern academic disciplines – from humanities, social sciences and theology to medicine, law, economics, sciences and engineering.
If you want to spend one or two semesters at FAU as an exchange student (e.g. ERASMUS/SOKRATES program) or a scholarship holder (e.g. DAAD), please contact FAU’s Office of International Affairs.
Did you know that FAU is the most innovative university in Germany and ranks second among the most innovative European universities? Learn about key innovators and innovations at FAU. Be inspired, come and visit us, and be a part of our University.
An overview of all FAU’s degree programs is available on the page “All degree programs“. This page gives detailed information on every degree program at FAU including who to contact for further advice and guidance. Click here to apply and enroll
International degree programmes have a high percentage of foreign-language lectures and courses, feature compulsory language courses and semesters abroad or are specifically targeted at international applicants. Degree programmes taught exclusively in English.
