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35 English Study Programs at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
All important info for international students in Germany (2021/2022)

FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
About the University
Key information at your fingertips
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
International Rankings
National Rankings
Tuition fees
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2020/2021
Summer Semester 2021
34 Programs
No Programs
Application Modes
Application Modes
Application Process
Application Process
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
4.5 (1 program)
61 (1 program)
0 (20 programs)
7.5 (1 program)
105 (1 program)
0 (20 programs)
IELTS Band
4.5 (1 program)
7.5 (1 program)
TOEFL Scores
61 (1 program)
105 (1 program)
Cambridge Levels
0 (20 programs)
0 (20 programs)
Program Features
3-6 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online CoursesMaster of Science
Master of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Winter intake
60%Summer intake
0%Winter & Summer intake
40%Location

the University has other campuses in:
1) Campus Nuremberg
2) Campus Erlangen
List of English-taught Study Programs offered by FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

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Advanced Materials and Processes
(per semester)

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Advanced Optical Technologies
(per semester)

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Advanced Signal Processing and Communications Engineering
(per semester)

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Chemistry
(per semester)

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Physical Geography: Climate and Environmental Sciences
(per semester)

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Communications and Multimedia Engineering
(per semester)

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Computational and Applied Mathematics
(per semester)

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Computational Engineering
(per semester)

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Development Economics and International Studies
(per semester)

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Economics
(per semester)

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Empires and Transcontinental Spaces
(per semester)

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English Studies
(per semester)

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Geosciences: Palaeobiology (Major subject) and Earth Systems Research Lab (Minor subject)
(per semester)

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Human Rights
(per semester)

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Information and Communication Technology
(per semester)

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Integrated Immunology
(per semester)

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Integrated Life Sciences - Biology, Biomathematics, Biophysics
(per semester)

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International Business Studies
(per semester)

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International Information Systems
(per semester)

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European Master in Lexicography (EMLex) [Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Program]
(per semester)

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Materials Physics
(per semester)

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Medical Engineering - Medical Image and Data Processing / Health and Medical Data Analytics
(per semester)

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Molecular Medicine
(per semester)

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Molecular Science
(per semester)

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North American Studies: Culture and Literature
(per semester)

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Physical Activity and Health
(per semester)

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Physics
(per semester)

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Physics of Light
(per semester)

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Standards of Decision Making Across Cultures
(per semester)

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The Americas/Las Américas
(per semester)

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International Business Studies
(per semester)

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International Economic Studies
(per semester)

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Artificial Intelligence
(per semester)

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Clean Energy Processes
(per semester)

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Clean Energy Processes
(per semester)