# Study: From Orientation to Academic success

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Studying at FAU means embracing the world as a source of abundant opportunities. More than 275 degree programs combine excellent research, international networking and practical teaching. Students develop skills, go on their own journey of discovery and shape the world of tomorrow together. Diversity becomes strength, curiosity a driving force and passion a source of creativity. The result: a study environment that encourages talent, expands horizons and opens up new perspectives right at the heart of the dynamic Nuremberg-Erlangen Metropolitan Region.

40,000
:   Students\

6,250
:   Graduates\

275
:   Degree programs\

35
:   degree programs taught in English\

## Study news

- [18MAR 2026

  Study

  #### Discounted Deutschlandticket for students

  All students in Bavaria are eligible for a discounted Deutschlandticket at a price of 43 euros a month, that can be used for travel on public transport throughout Germany

  Read more about Discounted Deutschlandticket for students](https://www.fau.eu/2026/03/news/study/deutschlandticket-ermaessigt-fuer-studierende/)
- [15JAN 2026

  FAU news

  #### More doctors for the region

  First class to complete their medical degrees at Medizincampus Oberfranken. They are motivated, have received an outstanding education, and are now on the cusp of starting a career: 23 young men and women have just completed their medical degree from FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg at Medizincampus Oberfranken (MCO) in Bayreuth. They started in winter semester 2019/20 in […]

  Read more about More doctors for the region](https://www.fau.eu/2026/01/news/more-doctors-for-the-region/)
- [16DEC 2025

  FAU news

  #### CHE Master’s ranking: Good results for FAU

  Master’s students from Electrical Engineering and Information Technology and Mechanical Engineering particularly satisfied Many Master’s students have given positive feedback on Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) in the CHE Master’s ranking 2025. The survey ranked engineering subjects and psychology. Electrical Engineering and Information Technology and Mechanical Engineering did particularly well. For the ranking, students were asked for […]

  Read more about CHE Master’s ranking: Good results for FAU](https://www.fau.eu/2025/12/news/che-masters-ranking-good-results-for-fau/)

Study: From Curiosity to CareerWith more than 275 degree programs, FAU offers an inspiring learning environment, student community and numerous opportunities.

[Find out more about degree programs at FAU](https://www.fau.eu/studying/degree-programs/all-degree-programs/)

## Events

## Dates for prospective students

- 31

  Mar

  [Ende Wintersemester 2025/2026 / End of winter semester 2025/2026](https://www.fau.eu/events/ende-wintersemester-2025-2026-end-of-winter-semester-2025-2026/)
- 01

  Apr

  [Start Sommersemester 2026 / Start of sommer semester 2026](https://www.fau.eu/events/start-sommersemester-2026-start-of-sommer-semester-2026/)
- 03

  Apr

  [Karfreitag (Gesetzlicher Feiertag) / Public holidays](https://www.fau.eu/events/karfreitag-gesetzlicher-feiertag-public-holidays/)
- 06

  Apr

  [Ostermontag (Gesetzlicher Feiertag) / Public holidays](https://www.fau.eu/events/ostermontag-gesetzlicher-feiertag-public-holidays/)
- 13

  Apr

  [Vorlesungsbeginn Sommersemester / start of lectures sommer semester](https://www.fau.eu/events/vorlesungsbeginn-sommersemester-start-of-lectures-sommer-semester/)
- 01

  May

  [Vorlesungsfrei / no classes](https://www.fau.eu/events/vorlesungsfrei-no-classes/)
- 08

  May

  5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

  [Absolventenfeier Physik](https://www.fau.eu/events/absolventenfeier-physik/)

  Südgelände
- 14

  May

  [Vorlesungsfrei / no classes](https://www.fau.eu/events/vorlesungsfrei-no-classes-2/)
- 25

  May

  [Vorlesungsfrei / no classes](https://www.fau.eu/events/vorlesungsfrei-no-classes-3/)
- 26

  May

  [Vorlesungsfrei / no classes](https://www.fau.eu/events/vorlesungsfrei-no-classes-4/)

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