Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is one of the largest research universities in Germany. With its Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology, the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law, the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering, FAU offers many opportunities for interdisciplinary research. FAU’s values of innovation, diversity and passion are the key to its consistent success in national and international rankings. FAU is ranked #1 in Germany among the world’s most innovative universities. Founded in 1743, the University is proud of its history and to be the intellectual home of many talented minds.
FACULTIES & PROGRAMMES
Through its broad range of academic programs, Friedrich-Alexander University offers students the opportunity to pursue bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees across diverse fields of study. Teaching and research activities are distributed mainly between the cities of Erlangen and Nuremberg, two major academic and economic centers in Bavaria with strong ties to industry, innovation, and research.
RESEARCH
FAU offers a strong research ecosystem focused on innovation and entrepreneurship, combining academic research with industry-oriented projects across a wide range of disciplines. The university is closely connected to an extensive international network, with over 500 partner universities worldwide and strong collaborations with leading industrial and research organizations.
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