Students: From Orientation to Academic Success
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At FAU, academic freedom goes hand in hand with guidance. There is always someone on hand to provide students with structure and support in each phase of their studies, from help with organizing their studies, to advice, digital tools and options for further training. At the same time, campus life provides scope for engagement, dialog and new perspectives. Research-based learning and interdisciplinary projects encourage an students to take an inquisitive approach and embrace responsibility. This creates an environment where university life is characterized by diversity, innovation and passion.
The benefits of studying at FAU
Take a practical approach to learning : Put theory directly into practice\
Shape society : Study topics of relevance to today’s world\
Make your voice heard : Become actively involved in all aspects of student life\
Experience innovation firsthand : Experience innovative teaching methods\
- [### Going abroad
Taking the first steps toward a stay abroad can often feel challenging because of the large number of options available. To help you, we have put together some questions to help you get started and that can be used as a basis for planning a stay abroad. Initial questions to consider when planning a stay […]
Read more about Going abroad](https://www.fau.eu/studying/organizing-your-studies-and-where-to-go-for-advice/going-abroad/) - [### Semester dates
An overview of all the important dates at FAU with key information on semester dates, application deadlines, re-registration and other topics to ensure your studies go smoothly. Current semester dates and lecture periods Semester Winter semester 2025/26 Summer semester 2026 Semester duration 1 October 2025 – 31 March 2026 1 April 2026 – 30 September […]
Read more about Semester dates](https://www.fau.eu/studying/organizing-your-studies-and-where-to-go-for-advice/semester-dates/) - [### Student Records Office
Management of student data
Read more about Student Records Office](https://www.fau.eu/studying/organizing-your-studies-and-where-to-go-for-advice/student-affairs/student-records-office/)
- [### Networking and getting involved
How to meet new friends and build a network through student groups and volunteer work
Read more about Networking and getting involved](https://www.fau.eu/studying/student-life/networking-and-getting-involved/) - [### Culture and leisure in the Metropolitan region
Having fun in Erlangen, Nuremberg, and the surroundings
Read more about Culture and leisure in the Metropolitan region](https://www.fau.eu/studying/student-life/culture-and-leisure/) - [### Student mobility
Getting around with the Bavarian student ticket and by bike
Read more about Student mobility](https://www.fau.eu/studying/student-life/student-mobility/)
News on studying
- [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/)
Degree program and examination regulationsFor all degree programs and all faculties
Important tools for students
[Identity Management (IDM)
User ID for all important services](https://www.idm.fau.de/go) [Campo
Organizing your studies and administration](https://campo.fau.de/) [Studon
Support with digital learning](https://www.studon.fau.de/) [FAUdir
Find important points of contact at a glance](https://faudir.fau.de/public) [OPAC
University Library’s catalog](https://ub.fau.de/recherchieren/kataloge/katalog/) [FAUmail
Your FAU inbox](https://faumail.fau.de/)
If you have a question and need help: Study advisors at FAU are on hand to help
Study advisors at FAU support prospective and current students in choosing the right degree program and developing their own individual perspectives.