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1.6l-96 64C-.5 111.2-4.4 131 5.4 145.8s29.7 18.7 44.4 8.9L96 123.8 96 416l-64 0c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32l96 0 96 0c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32l-64 0 0-352z"></path></svg> Innovative degree programs</strong></h2> <p>FAU offers over 280 innovative and future-oriented degree programs that meet the requirements of the modern labor market and provide students with valuable knowledge and skills. Many degree programs can be studied without admission restrictions.</p> <p><a class="rrze-elements standard-btn primary-btn" href="https://meinstudium.fau.eu/all-degree-programs/" style=""><span>All degree programs</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="column colspan-1" style="align-self: center"> <div class="rrze-elements limit-width" style="max-width: min(55ch, 100%); margin-right: auto;"> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://meinstudium.fau.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/08/2046_FAU_TECHFAK_FATHER-AND-SUN.png" /></p> </div> </div> </div> <hr /> <div class="rrze-elements elements-columns cols-2"> <div class="column colspan-1" style="align-self: center"> <div class="rrze-elements limit-width" style="max-width: min(55ch, 100%); margin-right: auto;"> <h2><strong> <svg height="1em" width="1em" class="rrze-elements-icon" style="font-size: 4em;" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 320 512"><path fill="currentcolor" d="M142.9 96c-21.5 0-42.2 8.5-57.4 23.8L54.6 150.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L40.2 74.5C67.5 47.3 104.4 32 142.9 32C223 32 288 97 288 177.1c0 38.5-15.3 75.4-42.5 102.6L109.3 416 288 416c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32L32 480c-12.9 0-24.6-7.8-29.6-19.8s-2.2-25.7 6.9-34.9L200.2 234.5c15.2-15.2 23.8-35.9 23.8-57.4c0-44.8-36.3-81.1-81.1-81.1z"></path></svg> No tuition fees! </strong></h2> <p>FAU is a public university and does not charge tuition fees. It receives state funding in order to maintain the high standard of German higher education. However, all students must pay a semester contribution each semester if they wish to remain enrolled at FAU. The semester contribution is around 70 euros per semester.</p> <p>Take a look at our video to find out more.</p> </div> </div> <div class="column colspan-1" style="align-self: center"> <div class="rrze-elements limit-width" style="max-width: min(55ch, 100%); margin-right: auto;"> <div class="rrze-video rrze-video-container has-text-align-left "> <div class="youtube-video plyr-videonum-1" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Movie"> <meta itemprop="name" content="Why universities in Bavaria don‘t charge tuition fees? [FAU Service]"/> <meta itemprop="director" content="Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg"/> <meta itemprop="provider" content="YouTube"/> <meta itemprop="thumbnailUrl" content="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/y-GvtN3IGRY/hqdefault.jpg"/> <meta itemprop="version" content="1.0"/> <div class="plyr__video-embed"> <iframe title="Why universities in Bavaria don‘t charge tuition fees? 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Find out more about <a href="https://sz.fau.eu/examinations/admission/">placement tests</a> and <a href="https://sz.fau.eu/department-german/courses-overview/">German courses</a>. You have no or little prior knowledge of German? Contact our Language Centre (<a href="https://sz.fau.eu/points-of-contact/">Sprachenzentrum</a>) to find out about other options for learning German quickly and efficiently.</p> <p><a class="rrze-elements standard-btn primary-btn" href="https://sz.fau.eu/department-german/courses-overview/" style=""><span>Overview German courses</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="column colspan-1" style="align-self: center"> <div class="rrze-elements limit-width" style="max-width: min(55ch, 100%); margin-right: auto;"> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://meinstudium.fau.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/08/fau-language-classes-640x427-1.jpg" /></p> </div> </div> </div> <hr /> <div class="rrze-elements elements-columns cols-2"> <div class="column colspan-1" style="align-self: center"> <div class="rrze-elements limit-width" style="max-width: min(55ch, 100%); margin-right: auto;"> <h2><strong><svg height="1em" width="1em" class="rrze-elements-icon" style="font-size: 4em;" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 384 512"><path fill="currentcolor" d="M189 77.6c7.5-16 .7-35.1-15.3-42.6s-35.1-.7-42.6 15.3L3 322.4c-4.7 9.9-3.9 21.5 1.9 30.8S21 368 32 368l224 0 0 80c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32l0-80 32 0c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32l-32 0 0-144c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32l0 144L82.4 304 189 77.6z"></path></svg> Accommodation service</strong></h2> <p>Our <a href="https://www.werkswelt.de/index.php?id=wohnservice&setlang=en">accommodation service</a> will help you to arrange accommodation before you arrive. Firstly, it’s important to note the following: The <a href="https://www.werkswelt.de/index.php?id=ueber-uns">Student Services</a> (Studentenwerk) are responsible for awarding places in our student accommodation, not FAU. This means you are not automatically granted a place in our student accommodation if you get a university place. Please always apply proactively through our accommodation service! Be prepared for the eventuality that we cannot offer you accommodation. On the private residential market, you can either rent a private apartment or find shared accommodation.</p> </div> </div> <div class="column colspan-1" style="align-self: center"> <div class="rrze-elements limit-width" style="max-width: min(55ch, 100%); margin-right: auto;"> <div class="rrze-video rrze-video-container has-text-align-left "> <div class="youtube-video plyr-videonum-2" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Movie"> <meta itemprop="name" content="How students live in Germany [FAU Life]"/> <meta itemprop="director" content="Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg"/> <meta itemprop="provider" content="YouTube"/> <meta itemprop="thumbnailUrl" content="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O8BzTcNPjqk/hqdefault.jpg"/> <meta itemprop="version" content="1.0"/> <div class="plyr__video-embed"> <iframe title="How students live in Germany [FAU Life]" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/O8BzTcNPjqk?rel=0&showinfo=0&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen allowtransparency allow="autoplay"></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <hr /> <div class="rrze-elements elements-columns cols-2"> <div class="column colspan-1" style="align-self: center"> <div class="rrze-elements limit-width" style="max-width: min(55ch, 100%); margin-right: auto;"> <h2><strong> <svg height="1em" width="1em" class="rrze-elements-icon" style="font-size: 4em;" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 320 512"><path fill="currentcolor" d="M32.5 58.3C35.3 43.1 48.5 32 64 32l192 0c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32L90.7 96 70.3 208 184 208c75.1 0 136 60.9 136 136s-60.9 136-136 136l-83.5 0c-39.4 0-75.4-22.3-93-57.5l-4.1-8.2c-7.9-15.8-1.5-35 14.3-42.9s35-1.5 42.9 14.3l4.1 8.2c6.8 13.6 20.6 22.1 35.8 22.1l83.5 0c39.8 0 72-32.2 72-72s-32.2-72-72-72L32 272c-9.5 0-18.5-4.2-24.6-11.5s-8.6-16.9-6.9-26.2l32-176z"></path></svg> Safe environment</strong></h2> <p>Erlangen is home to a number of international families who have settled in areas preferred by employees of major companies such as Siemens. This contributes to the welcoming and tranquil feel of its neighborhoods. Students and families alike are drawn here due to the sense of familiarity the region provides. The region is surrounded by idyllic, small villages in Franconian Switzerland. 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