FAU is one of the largest employers in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region. Spread over the three cities of Erlangen, Nuremberg and Fürth, our University is the perfect location for research, studying and working, with more than 14,000 members of staff.

As one of the strongest research universities in Germany, FAU offers over 70 Master’s degree programmes. More than 5000 international students currently study at FAU. Applying for Master’s degree programmes

Our range of over 260 degree programs is unique throughout Germany in its diversity and interdisciplinary nature. Our platform FAU MeinStudium is a virtual guide to help you get your bearings and decide what to study at our University.

Founded in 1743, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is now one of the largest research universities in Germany with 38,299 students. The five faculties cover the entire spectrum of modern academic disciplines – from humanities, social sciences and theology to medicine, law, economics, sciences and engineering.

With over 260 degree programs to choose from, FAU offers a range of subjects and an interdisciplinary network that are unique in Germany. Our State Examination and Bachelor’s degree programs are aimed at those who have not yet completed a degree.

The Faculty of Engineering at FAU has an excellent reputation, both in Germany and abroad. With it, FAU integrates the disciplines offered by a technical university into a university which offers the entire spectrum of academic disciplines.

FAU, its institutions, faculties and partners offer a wide range of support when you are choosing a degree program, introductory events to help you when you are starting a degree program, and expert advice during the course of your degree program.

An overview of all FAU’s degree programs is available on the page “All degree programs“. This page gives detailed information on every degree program at FAU including who to contact for further advice and guidance.

The Department of Materials Science at the Faculty of Engineering of Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) offers a state-of-the-art Materials Science programme.

The Master Program AI at FAU is designed to give graduates a solid understanding of artificial intelligence the is broad in application and intersection with other disciplines as well as deep and well-founded in the academic methodologies of the field.