Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU)
Erlangen, GermanyQS World Ranking #297
University profile
About
Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU) is a comprehensive research university based in Erlangen and Nuremberg in Bavaria. It is known for strengths in engineering, medicine, the natural sciences, and technology, and maintains close links with industry in the region. It has a large student body and a broad range of faculties spanning the sciences and humanities.
Why international students choose it
- International students may value its strong engineering and science research and its ties to industry in the Nuremberg metropolitan region
- The base teaching language is German, though there is a growing number of English-taught programmes, especially at Master's level, so applicants should check the language of instruction for each programme
- The university provides support services and international offices for incoming students
- Its Bavarian location offers a good quality of life and access to a strong regional economy
