FAU WiSo Nuremberg: List of all tuition-free bachelor programs (2026/27)

WiSo Nuremberg (School of Business, Economics and Society) is a faculty within Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) with over 6,000 students studying business, economics, and social sciences at FAU's Nuremberg campus. This division of Bavaria's second-largest university offers over 20 bachelor's and master's programs including International Business Studies, Business Information Systems, Economics, Management, and Social Economics, operating as part of the comprehensive FAU structure while maintaining its own identity in Nuremberg's city center. Located in Nuremberg (520,000 residents), Bavaria's second-largest city with a diversified economy including Siemens headquarters, numerous SMEs, and the historic trade fair grounds, the faculty operates from buildings near the main train station providing urban campus experience distinct from FAU's technical faculties in Erlangen. Programs operate primarily in German requiring C1 proficiency for bachelor's degrees, with competitive admission for popular programs like International Business Studies often requiring Abitur grades of 1.5-2.3, while several English-taught master's programs including International Business Studies and Marketing attract international students. As part of a public university, standard semester fees around €150 apply, though Nuremberg's living costs average €700-950 monthly, higher than smaller Bavarian cities but below Munich, with the split FAU structure meaning WiSo students primarily interact within their faculty rather than the broader university community. The school maintains 140+ international partnerships enabling exchanges, with strong regional industry connections particularly to Nuremberg's consumer goods companies (Adidas, Puma nearby), electronics firms, and service sector providing internships and employment opportunities. Alumni include former Chancellor Ludwig Erhard establishing historical prestige, though current students face typical large faculty challenges including crowded lectures and competition for popular seminars among 6,000 business students. WiSo Nuremberg suits students seeking comprehensive business education at a established public university with good industry connections in Bavaria's economically strong environment, rather than those preferring smaller programs, unified campus experiences, or the prestige of dedicated business schools like Mannheim or WHU.