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Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg

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Overview

Founded in 1743, the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Erlangen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Bavaria. This institution also has a branch campus in Nuremberg. Officially recognized by the Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Bavarian State Ministry for Science and Art), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 281-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this German higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. FAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Control Typepublic

Entity

Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Profile

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Name Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg
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Campus Location

Address Schlossplatz 4
Erlangen
91054 Bavaria
Germany
Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg Phone Number +49 (9131) 85 24444
Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg Fax Number +49 (9131) 85 22131
Other locations Nuremberg

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg.

Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's admission information.

Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Admission Office Admission Office

Schlossplatz 4
Erlangen 91054
(9131) 8524076


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Profile and Size

Introduction

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Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg.

Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of over-5,000 academic employees (Faculty).


Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Control Type Control Type

Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg is a public higher education institution.


Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Entity Type Entity Type

Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg is a non-profit higher education institution.


Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's main facilities:


Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Library


Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Housing University Housing

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Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.

University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's main services:


Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1947


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • European Language Council (ELC)
  • Deutsch-Französische Hochschule - Université Franco-Allemande (DFH-UFA)
  • Société Européenne pour la Formation des Ingénieurs (SEFI)
  • Ge4 Network (GE4)
  • Global E3
  • Higher Education and Research in Management of European Universities (HERMES)
  • Rectors' Conference of the Alps-Adriatic universities (RCAAU)
  • Top Industrial Managers for Europe (TIME)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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