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Erlangen: Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (2026/27)
Erlangen: Numerus Clausus
Erlangen offers international students an exceptional educational experience at Friedrich-Alexander University (FAU), renowned for its excellence in engineering, medicine, and computer science. This distinctive university city combines academic prestige with the dynamic presence of global technology leader Siemens, creating a unique innovation ecosystem that bridges research and industry application. International students benefit from studying in a city designed around university life, where short distances between facilities, affordable bike-friendly infrastructure, and dedicated support services create an ideal learning environment. The perfect city size—large enough to offer diverse cultural experiences yet compact enough to foster a close-knit academic community—creates a setting where students quickly feel at home while enjoying Franconian traditions like the annual Bergkirchweih beer festival.
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Population 120,000
Students 27%
International students 18%
Room in a shared apartment € 450
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For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).
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9% below German average