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Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg
Erlangen, Germany
"One of Germany's largest research universities"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#218 (QS)
PSW VISA
18 months
About Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg
FAU was founded in 1742 in Bayreuth and moved to Erlangen in 1743. It has five faculties covering humanities and theology, business economics and law, medicine, sciences and engineering. It has about 41,000 students in 2025/26 and research ties with Siemens, the Max Planck Society and Fraunhofer.
Rankings & Recognition
#218
Ranked #218 in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
Public University
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1743
Founded
#218
QS 2027 Rank
Public University
Type
Erlangen, Bavaria
Location
approx. 41,000
Total Students
approx. 9,200
International Students
Popular Programs
Engineering
Natural sciences
Medicine
Business economics and law
Humanities and social sciences
Computer science and AI
Application Details
Intakes
Winter (Oct) and Summer (Apr)
Faculties
5 faculties
English Programmes
Selected master programmes
Standardized Test Requirements
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Language test
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
92%
I-20 Processing
National visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
18 months
Green Card Pathway
EU Blue Card
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
DAAD / university awards
Career Outcomes
N/A
Graduate Employment
18 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Siemens
Audi
adidas
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 629 professors
Student-Staff Ratio — N/A
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Notable Alumni
Emmy Noether
Georg Simon Ohm
Eduard Buchner
Hermann Emil Fischer
Campus & Location
Main sites are in Erlangen and Nuremberg, with smaller facilities in Fuerth and other Bavarian cities.
Campus Details
Erlangen
Nuremberg
Fuerth
Campus Forecast
Erlangen
Bavaria
Main campus
Student residences
Temperate climate
cold winters
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Studentenwerk Erlangen-Nuernberg halls
Rooms in Erlangen and Nuremberg
Early application advised
Dining
Studentenwerk Erlangen-Nuernberg canteens
Mensa Sued in Erlangen
Mensa Langemarckplatz in Nuremberg
Health & Wellness
Health insurance is compulsory for students
Activities & Clubs
Hochschulsport university sports
Student clubs and initiatives
Erlangen and Nuremberg events
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
approx. 9,200
Main Intl. Regions
N/A
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition Bachelor (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Tuition Master (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Blocked Account (visa)
EUR 11,904 / year
Health Insurance
Compulsory (approx. EUR 120 / month)
Intakes & Deadlines
Winter semester (October) and summer semester (April) depending on programme. Check the FAU site for the current year deadlines.
Scholarships at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg
2 scholarships available
All Levels
Deutschlandstipendium (merit-based)
All funding: eUR 300 / month (national scheme)
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
School certificate; German for most
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor degree; programme specific
English Proficiency
Language test
Check university siteRequired Documents
Passport copy
Application form (uni-assist or university portal)
School-leaving certificate (HZB) or degree
Academic transcripts
APS certificate (applicants from India, China, Vietnam)
Language proof (German or English)
CV and motivation letter
Blocked account proof (EUR 11,904 per year)
Health insurance proof
Photo
Application Process
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Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the FAU international pages.
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Prepare documents
Get certified copies, the APS certificate (for India), a language certificate and a CV with motivation letter.
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Apply online
Apply on the FAU online application portal and upload your documents.
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Admission decision
The university checks your file and sends the admission letter (Zulassung).
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Money & insurance
Open a blocked account (EUR 11,904 per year) and take German health insurance.
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Visa & enrol
Apply for a German national student visa (type D), then enrol and register your address after arrival.
Campus & Location
Main sites are in Erlangen and Nuremberg, with smaller facilities in Fuerth and other Bavarian cities.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Computer Science
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Bachelor's
Mechanical Engineering
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Bachelor's
Physics
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Bachelor's
Business and Economics
Master's
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Master's
Artificial Intelligence
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Master's
Data Science
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Master's
Computational Engineering
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Master's
Advanced Optical Technologies
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