The new semester is beginning, and our campus is coming back to life after the semester break. A warm welcome to the 2026/2027 winter semester!
To make your start as smooth as possible, the Faculty of Engineering at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg is hosting a variety of welcome events for first-semester students: Be sure not to miss the general faculty welcome as well as many program-specific events on October 12, 2026. All first-semester students are cordially invited to attend.
Master’s students can find their welcome events in this overview.
Academic Advising
No matter which program you’re studying at the Faculty of Engineering, our subject advisors are happy to answer any questions you may have. FAU’s Student Advice Center is also happy to assist with general and overarching concerns.
If anything is unclear, be sure to check out the website Advice and Services, wich includes an extensive FAQ section, FAU’s social media channels, or the FAU page Starting out at university.
Preparatory and Support Courses
Don’t miss the optional Pre-courses in computer science and math as well as the Math Help Desk for Engineers – find all the information here: tf.fau.eu/studying/events-and-offerings-for-students/pre-courses-and-review-courses/
Jobs and Careers
If you have questions about working while studying or career planning, the FAU Career Service offers a variety of resources you can look into: fau.eu/studying/organizing-your-studies-and-where-to-go-for-advice/student-advice-center/career-service/.
Almost every Friday, students also have the opportunity to take advantage of the career start counseling services offered by the Academic Advisory Service of the Employment Agency on site at the MHB building of the Faculty of Engineering.
FSV-Tech Orientation-Phase
By students, for students: Don’t miss the FSV Tech orientation phase, where you can get to know not only the campus but also your fellow students: fsv.tf.fau.de/studium/orientierungs-phase-fuer-angehende-bachelorstudierende-der-technischen-fakultaet/
We wish you a great start at the Faculty of Engineering.