# Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

> public · 90403 Nürnberg · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €310 — verified 2026-07-27
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe (BSc restricted) | Jul 15 | Direct via campo portal — FAU does NOT use the central application service (uni-assist). Window opens May 4. Non-EU recommended to apply by Mar 31 for visa. Processing fee €100 (new from WiSe 2026/27) |
| WiSe (MSc) | Jan 15 | Typically Jan 15 (early) or programme-specific — check campo per faculty. No central application service (uni-assist) |
| SoSe (BSc) | Jan 15 | campo portal. Most BSc programmes winter-start only |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 90403 Nürnberg
- **Region:** Bayern
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** stem, medicine, arts, social, humanities, business, law, education, theology, engineering
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.fau.eu/
- **Address:** Maxtormauer, 90403 Nürnberg
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Nuremberg is a mid-sized Bavarian city with medieval charm, affordable living, a lively student presence, and strong links to tech and manufacturing firms across the region. The city balances cultural history with modern industry, making it practical for both study and hands-on work experience.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 — the only compulsory payment is a semester contribution of ≈€310 per year covering administration and student services, one of the lowest rates in Germany.
- Bavaria applies no extra non-EU semester surcharge, unlike Baden-Württemberg where non-EU students pay €1,500 per semester.
- FAU covers a rare breadth of fields — science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), medicine, law, business, humanities, theology — giving you flexibility to change focus.
- A German university degree is an EU-recognised qualification, opening graduate job markets across all 27 member states.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa, letting you convert your degree into local work experience in Bavaria's strong industrial economy.
- Erlangen-Nürnberg sits in the Nuremberg Metro, one of Germany's leading engineering and tech hubs, with Siemens headquarters and dense small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) employers for internships.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes at German public universities are taught in German; daily life and lectures require at least B2–C1 level, which takes years to reach.
- Non-EU school leavers typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission, adding one year and entrance-exam pressure to your timeline.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 before a student visa is issued — a significant upfront capital requirement.
- Nuremberg has a tight student housing market; finding affordable accommodation near campus requires early planning and local-language searches.
- Students may work only 120 full days or 240 half-days per year, limiting earned income and making the blocked-account requirement harder to offset through part-time work.

## Application fee

- **Amount:** €100 — verified 2026-07-27

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €280–420
- **Private housing:** €420–550
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Nürnberg
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg — 3,700+ housing places across Erlangen and Nuremberg. Shared bath/kitchen from ~€200; studio up to ~€400. New 600-place initiative launched Apr 2026

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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