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Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU)

Erlangen, GermanyQS World Ranking #297
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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
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  • Archäologische Wissenschaften (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    Tuition€4,000 / year
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    €4,000 / yearTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Buchwissenschaft (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    Tuition€2,000 / year
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    €2,000 / yearTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • English and American Studies (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    Tuition€2,000 / year
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    €2,000 / yearTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Evangelische Theologie (Kirchliches Examen) (Magister Theologiae)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration5 years
    Tuition€2,000 / year
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeSummer, Winter
    €2,000 / yearTuition
    Summer, WinterIntake
    5 yearsDuration
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  • Frankoromanistik (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    Tuition€4,000 / year
    Study modeFull-time
    €4,000 / yearTuition
    See official pageIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Geographie - Kulturgeographie (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    Tuition€2,000 / year
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    €2,000 / yearTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Geographie - Kulturgeographie (Zwei-Fach-Bachelor) (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    Tuition€2,000 / year
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    €2,000 / yearTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Germanistik (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    Tuition€4,000 / year
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    €4,000 / yearTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Geschichte (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    Tuition€4,000 / year
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    €4,000 / yearTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Griechische Philologie (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    Tuition€2,000 / year
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    €2,000 / yearTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Iberoromanistik (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    Tuition€2,000 / year
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    €2,000 / yearTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Indogermanistik und Indoiranistik (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    Tuition€2,000 / year
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    €2,000 / yearTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Islamisch-Religiöse Studien (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    Tuition€2,000 / year
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    €2,000 / yearTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Italoromanistik (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    Tuition€2,000 / year
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    €2,000 / yearTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Japanologie (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    Tuition€2,000 / year
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    €2,000 / yearTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Kulturgeschichte des Christentums (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    Tuition€2,000 / year
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    €2,000 / yearTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Kunstgeschichte (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    Tuition€4,000 / year
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    €4,000 / yearTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Lateinische Philologie (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    Tuition€2,000 / year
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    €2,000 / yearTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
    See official pageEnglish
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  • Literatur und Buch (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    Tuition€4,000 / year
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    €4,000 / yearTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
    See official pageEnglish
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  • Mittellatein und Neulatein (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    Tuition€4,000 / year
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    €4,000 / yearTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
    See official pageEnglish
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