Friedrich-Alexander University(FAU)

About the University

Friedrich-Alexander University(FAU) is a public research university in Bavaria, Germany established in the year 1742. It’s also one of the largest research institutes and is called the University of Erlangen Nuremberg. Subsequently, Friedrich-Alexander University is known for its wide range of academic disciplines across diverse departments and institutes. Its core values of innovation, diversity, and passion attract around 40,000 students at FAU campuses in Erlangen, Nuremberg, and Furth. The influx of international students has grown by more than 50% in the university. Additionally, FAU stands top of an international level founded on diversity with an outward-looking, international perspective and takes pride in its heritage.

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Overall Ranking

Primarily, the Freidrich-Alexander University has excellent statistics in world rankings. It holds up its rank at 202 of 14,160 in the world, 69 of 2,789 in Europe, 16 of 370 in Germany, and 3 of 45 in Bavaria. While the university’s ranking in subjects ranges at 7 of 1,006 in Computational Chemistry and top 100 in other 30 topics.

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Courses offered by Friedrich-Alexander University(FAU)

Friedrich–Alexander University is the 2nd largest state university in the state of Bavaria. It has six faculties that provide a vast-ranging curriculum at FAU such as:

• Humanities
• Social Sciences
• Theology
• Business & Law, Economics.
• Medicine & Sciences
• Engineering.

Scholarship and Financial Aid

No information about this is given on University’s portal. In case of any update, data will be updated here as well.

Internships near Friedrich-Alexander University(FAU)

For students, work is sometimes difficult to find. First and foremost, the university offers entry-level positions, part-time jobs, and internships for students on its online portal Stellenwerk.  Moreover different institutes and department chairs post ads for student jobs, internships, and academic thesis positions on the “bulletin board”.

Jobs near Friedrich-Alexander University(FAU)

The Alumni & Career recruiting portal of FAU offers lots of attractive jobs outside of the University. Companies like Apple, PHILIPS, Amazon, etc. have job vacancies in the Erlangen-Nuremberg region.

Housing and Accommodation

As the standard of living in Erlangen is considerably high students may face difficulty while housing hunting. Therefore, students must search for accommodations as soon as possible. The university itself does not offer any accommodation but works closely with Students Service Erlangen-Nuremberg. Students’ halls of residence, and dormitories with shared rooms are available here. Furthermore, for private accommodation shared apartments and double rooms are available but the rent may be considerably higher. The average amount of rent is €285-€360/month in Erlangen-Nuremberg.

Cost of Living

The standard of living in Erlangen-Nuremberg is a little in comparison to other regions in Germany. Still, students can cope up with the living costs as there are no tuition fees at the university, and the average amount cost of living is €870/month. Although students have to pay compulsory semester fees (Semesterbeitrag) of €127/semester which includes a semester ticket’ for transportation. Moreover, expenses depend upon the lifestyle a student leads.

Category	Expensive City [in Euro]	Average [in Euro]	Small town [in Euro]	Comments
Rent	500	375	200	Depending on the location
Semester Fees	350	200	110	Per semester
Transportation	0	0	0	The cost of transportation is already included in the semester fees.
Public Insurance	110	110	110	Insurance does not depend on cities.
Private Insurance	35	35	35	you can choose either public or private insurance.
Radio Bill	18.36	18.36	18.36	Per month
Mobile	20	15	8	Mobile bill does not depend on cities. Usually it cost 8-20 euro per month
Groceries	220	200	160	Depending on your choice
Miscellaneous	200	150	100	Depending on your choice
Total [with Public Insurance]	1,418	1,068.36	706.36	Per month
Total [with Private Insurance]	1,343	993.63	631.36	Per month

Places to Visit Near the Friedrich-Alexander University(FAU)

Erlangen is the smallest city in Bavaria. With its historical heritage and exciting sites to explore it’s a treasure trove for international students coming to Friedrich–Alexander University to explore the city. Following are some sites the students can check out while doing so:

• Erlebnispark Schloss Thurn: It’s an amusement park with adventurous water slides, coasters, carousels, and many more. Apart from that, the Halloween festival is largely celebrated here with great pomp. Students can come here to enjoy their student life on their day off.
• Botanical Garden Erlangen: Maintained by the university, it is a botanical garden spreading across 2 hectares of land. It dates back to 1626 but the botanical garden at its current location in 1828. It houses over 4000 species of plants and contains ‘Neischl Grotto’, an artificial cave. Students with an interest in botany can visit this site.
• Tennenlohe Forest: It’s a natural reserve. Students can come here to see majestic wild horses and hike on narrow trails in order to take in nature and wind down from the hectic student life. Also, it has a forest museum showcasing the flora and fauna of the forest and its history.

On the whole, the Friedrich–Alexander University(FAU) is an incredible opportunity for international students for higher studies. Moreover, its thriving international alumni network and research-based academics make it an esteemed institution in the world.