Founded in 1743, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has a rich history. It is a strong research university with an international perspective and one of the largest universities in Germany, with more than 40,000 students, 256 degree programmes, 4,000 academic staff (including over 579 professors), 180 million euros (2014) third-party funding, and 500 partnerships with universities all over the world.
The five faculties cover the entire spectrum of modern academic disciplines – from humanities, social sciences and theology to medicine, law, economics, sciences and engineering.
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 is reflected in top positions in both national and international rankings, as well as the high amount of DFG funding which its researchers are able to secure.
