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Founded in 1743, FAU has a rich history. It is a strong research university with an international perspective and one of the largest universities in Germany, with 38,771 students, 261 degree programs, 4,000 academic staff (including over 579 professors), 200.7 million euros third-party funding, and 500 partnerships with universities all over the world. Teaching at the university is closely linked to research and focuses on training students in both theory and practice to enable them to think critically and work independently. The research itself also strikes the perfect balance between a theoretical approach and practical application.
FAU’s outstanding research and teaching are reflected in top positions in both national and international rankings, as well as the high amount of DFG funding that its researchers are able to secure.

The most important key figures at a glance
38,771 students, 19,454 of which are female and 5,096 are from abroad
261 degree programs of which are Bachelor’s, Master’s and Staatsexamen (state examination) degree programmes
7,390 graduates
840 doctoral degrees
55 habilitations (postdoctoral teaching qualification)
579 professors
200.7 million euros third-party funding
Ranked number 2 in Europe in the Reuters Innovation Ranking