Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–Nürnberg

Faculty of Engineering

Technische Fakultät

When the Faculty of Engineering was founded in 1966, the FAU became the first German university to combine the offer of a classic full university with that of a technical university. Since then, the Faculty of Engineering has earned an outstanding national and international reputation. This can also be seen in the number of students: since the 2013/14 winter semester, it has employed more than 10,000 students at FAU. The faculty consists of five departments: chemical and bioengineering, electrical engineering - electronics - information technology, computer science, mechanical engineering and materials science. Their headquarters are on the southern site in Erlangen with further locations in Nuremberg and Fürth.

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Facts about the faculty

University	Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–Nürnberg
Programmes	8 programmes · 4 bachelor's, 4 master's
Language of programmes	German C1 — 3 programmes; English — 5 programmes
Campus	Erlangen
Application	bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 31.05
City	Erlangen
Website	https://www.tf.fau.de/

What the faculty's programmes require

The university-wide requirements are complemented by the faculty's own — they are missed most often, because the university page does not list them.

German C1 before applying

For 3 German-taught programmes: DSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.

English B2

For 5 English-taught programmes; the accepted tests (IELTS, TOEFL) are on the programme page.

About the faculty

The Faculty of Engineering works on the basics as well as on topics relevant to the market and technology. Her research focuses on the areas of new materials and processes, life science engineering and medical technology, modeling and simulation, energy technology and mobility, optical technologies, information and communication technology, and micro and nanotechnology. They are characterized by an interdisciplinary dialogue between the subjects and institutions. Examples of outstanding projects at the Faculty of Engineering are the Cluster of Excellence Engineering of Advanced Materials and the Erlangen Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies.

The Faculty of Engineering currently offers more than 20 Bachelor's and Master's degree programs. In addition to the five classic courses in chemical and bioengineering, electrical engineering - electronics - information technology, computer science, mechanical engineering and materials science, as well as materials engineering, there are a large number of interdisciplinary courses, such as nanotechnology or life science engineering. These courses of study have a lively exchange with the natural sciences, law, economics and the medical faculty.

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Where the faculty's students study

Classes take place at Erlangen — when choosing housing, go by this campus, not by the university's main address.

Questions about admission to the faculty

Where do the faculty's students study?

Classes of Faculty of Engineering take place at: Erlangen. Look for housing near the campus, not near the university's main address.

In which language are the programmes taught?

German C1 — 3 programmes; English — 5 programmes.

When do I need to apply?

Bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 31.05. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.

Do I apply to the faculty or to a programme?

To a programme: requirements, language and deadline are set per programme, and the faculty's admission committee assesses the application.

Will you get in with your grades at this faculty?

We will convert your certificate to the German scale and compare it with the committee's requirements, including subject requirements.

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