Advice and services

Whether before, during or after your studies – questions keep coming up. Don’t worry, we have many contact points and people who can answer your questions or support you with your concerns and problems.

Before starting university

There are various ways to find out about FAU, and especially at the Faculty of Engineering, and its various study programs to find out which one is right for you. Unfortunately many of them are in German, but here are 10 good reasons to study at FAU.

The Student Advice Center also provides information on the courses on offer.

Discover the degree programs of the Faculty of Engineering.

The application process differs depending on whether you are applying with a German Abitur (in German) or whether you are an international applicant.

If you would like to prepare for your engineering studies before the start of lectures, you can brush up on your school knowledge in mathematics, which you will need again during your studies. You can also refresh and deepen your programming skills in preparation for or alongside your studies. The Faculty of Engineering offers various preliminary courses and revision courses (information in German).  All these courses are of course voluntary.

Living space in Erlangen and the surrounding area is rather scarce. You should therefore look for a suitable apartment as soon as possible.

There are different possibilities to finance your studies.

Start of studies and semester

In order to study at FAU, you have to enroll until a certain deadline and provide all the required documents. If you have any questions on this topic, please contact the Student Advice Center.

When it’s time to start, you’ll get all the important information about your degree program at the freshman orientation at the Faculty of Engineering. In the evening, we will  officially welcome you to FAU! Especially for international students there is a welcome program with orientation courses and a buddy program. Part of this welcome week is the Faculty Day at the Faculty of Engineering.

You can see how your study week is organized in your study plan. You have to create this yourself. We have created a guide to creating a timetable for you.

During your studies

How to organize my studies, where do I find my module handbook or exam regulations? If you have any questions about deadlines and formal issues, please contact the Student Advice Center.

For specific questions about your degree program, please contact your subject advisor or the Student Service Center of your department.

The general conditions for your degree program can be found in your examination regulations (page is available in german only but there are often english versions of the documents).

Details on the type of examination can be found in the module handbook.

Information on examination periods, examination dates and registration can be found on the Examinations Office website.

If you have problems with the examinations and would like to have some advice, please contact your subject advisor.

The Study Service Center of the Faculty of Engineering organizes various consultation appointments and seminars (e.g. time management, work techniques, etc.). The dates and registration information can be found in the calendar of events.

The FAU library organizes writing counsel in german (native language) and different library courses. For writing in english or writing in german for interationals you can contact the writing centre.

There are various job exchanges (in German) for part-time jobs and internships.

If you wish to gain even more experience abroad, there are many ways for you to go abroad.

You can have achievements from your studies abroad or your professional experience recognized under certain conditions.

If you have important reasons, you can take a leave of absence from your studies for up to two semesters. To do so, please contact the Students Record Office.

If you need advice or help in various psychological matters, you can contact the Psychological-Psychotherapeutic Counseling Center.

For students with a health impairment, there are various advice centers that provide information about compensation for disadvantages in examinations, accessibility or help with studying, among other things.

Even if you are studying while pregnant (information in german), you may be entitled to compensation for disadvantages. The maternity protection rules also apply to you.

If you are studying with a child, the Family Service can help you find childcare. There are also other offers for student parents.

To continue your studies, you have to re-register each semester through the payment of your semester contribution.

After graduation

After graduation you have the opportunity to stay at FAU by doing a doctorate.

The Academic Services of the Employment Agency offers individual advice on starting a career (information in German), changing subjects or dropping out of studies.

The Career Service offers individual advice on starting a career, application portfolie reviews and mock job interviews.

Specials forms of Study

There is currently a part-time Bachelor’s degree course in Computer Science/IT Security that can be done in parallel with a profession.

If you are interested in a studying two degrees at the same time, please first contact your subject advisor.

You have the opportunity to do a dual study program at FAU via the FAU cooperative study program.