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\ Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg is one of the most pioneering, diverse and innovative research universities in Europe. However, what makes our University truly unique is not what it does, but how it ticks. Curious, critical, passionate and always open to change, FAU sees itself as a platform of freedom, as a place where people come together to shape the future. It connects excellence with principles, impact with responsibility, thinking with actions. Its aim: research that benefits society, excellent teaching, and bold discourse.

What characterizes FAU

Excellence, diversity and innovation

At FAU, anything is possible: It breaks through boundaries, makes connections between concepts that seem to be a contradiction in terms, and lets ideas become reality. Here sciences and humanities meet technology, entrepreneurial spirit meets social responsibility and research meets impact. Where others come up against subject boundaries, FAU encourages new connections in surprising, creative, and pioneering ways.

With approximately 40,000 students and more than 6,500 employees, FAU offers the entire spectrum of academic disciplines and is one of the largest universities in Germany. Since 1743, it has taken a visionary approach to embrace change, with its roots in the region and connections across the globe. With more than 260 degree programs, five faculties, and locations in Erlangen, Nuremberg and beyond: FAU combines diversity with excellence.

Interdisciplinary research and networking

FAU’s strength lies in collaborations with over 500 international partners, with companies and research institutions: not in the excellence of its individual disciplines, but in combination, through pushing boundaries and building bridges. Whether it is in our Clusters of Excellence, the founders’ laboratory, or in dialog with society: FAU creates spaces for ideas to become solutions.

FAU moves knowledge Not only in laboratories and lecture halls, but out into the world in general. Driven by impact. Guided by: Freedom, curiosity and courage.

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Knowledge is the foundation that drives innovation, shapes action, and defines FAU’s goals.

Read more about Moving knowledge](https://www.fau.eu/university/moving-knowledge/) - [## Facts and Figures

Facts and figures form the basis for decisions, forecasts, trend analyses and calculation models.

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Each of the FAU campuses is closely connected to the social and economic pulse of the cities of Erlangen, Nuremberg and Fürth. Studying and city life at FAU go hand in hand.The fact that you can reach the other cities by public transport in just 15 minutes underlines the benefits of the close links between […]

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FAU’s innovation profile demonstrates how knowledge makes an impact, through research, transfer and an entrepreneurial mindset. Here, innovation is understood, shaped and made tangible. The wide range of programs, services and success stories make it clear how new ideas can germinate and grow. Innovation at FAU means actively shaping the future at locations that encourage […]

Read more about Innovation profile](https://www.fau.eu/university/innovation/innovation-profile/) - [#### Success and awards

The fact that FAU researchers have gained places in institutions whose influence stretches far beyond the region and have been awarded prizes and honorary titles is confirmation of Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg’s prowess in research and teaching. FAU has also recognized the success of many prominent researchers and public figures by granting them honorary awards. At an […]

Read more about Success and awards](https://www.fau.eu/university/universitys-profile/success-and-awards/) - [#### History and remembrance

FAU fosters a culture of remembrance, reflecting its responsibility in research, teaching, and administration.

Read more about History and remembrance](https://www.fau.eu/university/universitys-profile/history-and-remembrance/)