Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Erlangen/Nürnberg1743

A large research university deeply embedded in Bavaria's Siemens and technology industry, strong in engineering and medicine.

Highlights

Deep industry ties with Siemens and Bavaria's tech sector
Strong engineering and medical technology programs
One of Germany's largest universities

Students

~39,000

Teaching Language

Mostly German, English options in engineering/medicine master's

Tuition

~€120 semester contribution

Popular Programs

Electrical Engineering, Medicine, Medical Technology

Pros

Excellent job prospects in electrical engineering/medtech
Strong industry-sponsored research
Relatively affordable Bavarian city

Things to Consider

Split across two cities (Erlangen and Nuremberg) can mean more commuting
Large student body in popular subjects
Less international name recognition than Munich institutions

History

Founded in 1743 in Erlangen, one of Bavaria's oldest universities; merged with Nuremberg's economics and social sciences institutions in 1961 to form FAU.

Maintains deep ties with Siemens (headquartered nearby) and the wider Nuremberg-Erlangen tech industry cluster, especially in electrical engineering and medical technology.

One of Germany's largest universities by enrollment, with strong engineering, medicine and natural sciences faculties.

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