Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Erlangen, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- #251
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 40,000
- International students
- 25%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- —
Overview
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is a comprehensive public research university founded in 1743, with campuses in Erlangen, Nuremberg, and Fürth. It is among Germany's largest universities with approximately 40,000 students, over 600 professors, and about 6,700 staff. FAU offers more than 275 degree programs across its five faculties spanning humanities, theology, law, economics, medicine, natural sciences, and engineering. The university is recognized as Germany's most innovative university and maintains strong research profiles in areas including medical technology, materials science, optics, and artificial intelligence.
Fields of study
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Law
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Medicine
- Natural Sciences
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Education
- Theology
- Arts
- Psychology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Data Science
- Languages
Accreditation: Akkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€1,000 – €6,000 / semester
From about $2,160 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition fees apply to non-EU/EEA students enrolling from Sommersemester 2027 onwards, ranging from 1,000 to 6,000 EUR per semester depending on faculty and program. All students pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) of 82 EUR per semester. EU/EEA students and those with a German university entrance qualification (HZB) are exempt from tuition fees.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Materials and Processes (M.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | Wintersemester |
| Artificial Intelligence (M.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | Wintersemester |
| Autonomy Technologies (M.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | Sommersemester, Wintersemester |
| Psychologie (B.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | €2,000 / semester | Varies | Wintersemester |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.