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Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

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University Overview

Founded in 1743, the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Erlangen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Bavaria. This institution also has a branch campus in Nuremberg. Officially recognized by the Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Bavarian State Ministry for Science and Art), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 281-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this German higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. FAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Acronym:FAU
Founded:1743
Motto:Vorsprung durch Vernetzung Advance through Networks
Colours:Blue
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University Location

Address:Schlossplatz 4 Erlangen 91054 Bavaria Germany
Tel:+49 (9131) 85 24444
Fax: +49 (9131) 85 22131
Other locations:Nuremberg

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1947


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • European University Association (EUA)
  • European Language Council (ELC)
  • Deutsch-Französische Hochschule - Université Franco-Allemande (DFH-UFA)
  • Société Européenne pour la Formation des Ingénieurs (SEFI)
  • Ge4 Network (GE4)
  • Global E3
  • Higher Education and Research in Management of European Universities (HERMES)
  • Rectors' Conference of the Alps-Adriatic universities (RCAAU)
  • Top Industrial Managers for Europe (TIME)