Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–Nürnberg

Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology

Philosophische Fakultät und Fachbereich Theologie

The Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology offers a comprehensive list of disciplines within the subject areas of humanities and social sciences. Its research and teaching cover a wide selection of topics from various periods and areas which are divided into eight Research Focus Areas, each of which involves elements from the key themes of culture, language and region. With around 50 different disciplines from the humanities, social sciences, economics, education sciences and theology, the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology is a rich source of both historical and contemporary cultural knowledge.

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Facts about the faculty

University	Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–Nürnberg
Programmes	6 programmes · 3 bachelor's, 2 master's
Language of programmes	German C1 — 5 programmes; English — 1 programme
Campus	Erlangen
Application	bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 01.08
City	Erlangen
Website	http://www.phil.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 5 German-taught programmes: DSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.

English C1

For 1 English-taught programme; the accepted tests (IELTS, TOEFL) are on the programme page.

About the faculty

The Faculty offers a wide range of degree programmes in the spirit of universitas litterarum, including part-time degree programmes and continuing professional development Master’s degree programmes which are especially suitable for working professionals. It is also home to the teaching degrees (Lehramt) for all types of schools and a wide range of subjects. Many of its lectures and seminars are also open to guest students and mature students.

The Faculty is involved in many research institutions, including 5 central institutes, 12 interdisciplinary centres and a range of institutions supported by third-party funding, exchanging both expertise and staff. It also has many collections of historical and archaeological importance, such as the Prehistory and Ancient History Collection, the Antique and Classical Collection and the School History Collection.

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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 Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology 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 — 5 programmes; English — 1 programme.

When do I need to apply?

Bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 01.08. 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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