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Moving knowledge | FAU Erlangen-NürnbergWith over 275 degree programs, excellent research and international partnerships, FAU has a decisive impact on research and society.Moving knowledge | FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg Skip to main content Services Structure Search Deutsch Study Research University Menu Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg FAU: Moving knowledge. Since 1743. Curiosity leads to understanding, research to impact and diversity to shared strength. With over 275 degree programs, excellent research and international partnerships, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg has a decisive impact on research and society. Starting out at university in focus Application and enrollment for international applicantsRequirements, deadlines, and application process for applicants from abroadRequirements, deadlines, and application process for applicants from abroadRead more about Application and enrollment for international applicantsStarting out at universityChecklist, tips and contacts for starting out at universityChecklist, tips and contacts for starting out at universityRead more about Starting out at universityStudent Advice CenterThe Student Advice Center is the first port of call for students who have any questions about studying.The Student Advice Center is the first port of call for students who have any questions about studying.Read more about Student Advice Center Studying Study: From Curiosity to CareerWith more than 275 degree programs, FAU offers one of the widest ranges of subjects in Germany, from humanities and social sciences, to science and engineering, to medicine.All degree programs at FAU Find degree programs Search News 09SEP 2026FAU newsImmune system resets and AI diagnostics for diabetes: Two ERC Starting Grants for FAUImmunologist Ricardo Grieshaber-Bouyer and vascular surgeon Angelos Karlas each receive a grant of 1.5 million eurosImmunologist Ricardo Grieshaber-Bouyer and vascular surgeon Angelos Karlas each receive a grant of 1.5 million eurosRead more about Immune system resets and AI diagnostics for diabetes: Two ERC Starting Grants for FAU10SEP 2026StudyingTeaching award for practical course on historical manuscriptsMarco Barchfeld deciphers historical sources with students in a paleography seminarMarco Barchfeld deciphers historical sources with students in a paleography seminarRead more about Teaching award for practical course on historical manuscripts10SEP 2026RömerbootThe Danuvina alacris has been salvaged!FAU’s roman boat returns to Altmühlsee lake, restoration work is planned for the winter monthsFAU’s roman boat returns to Altmühlsee lake, restoration work is planned for the winter monthsRead more about The Danuvina alacris has been salvaged! More press releases in our news portal Innovation Innovation: From Research to ImpactAt FAU, innovation drives change: Where cutting-edge research meets entrepreneurship, an environment emerges that turns ideas into solutions, translates knowledge into impact, and shapes the future.More on innovation Spotlight on research Key research priorities at FAUFAU’s academic excellence rests on the foundation of the key research priorities, manifested in Profile Centers, Research Centers and Competence Centers. FAU’s academic excellence rests on the foundation of the key research priorities, manifested in Profile Centers, Research Centers and Competence Centers. Read more about Key research priorities at FAUCluster of Excellence “Transforming Human Rights”Promoting top-level research, strengthening Germany’s position as a top location for universities and research and improving its competitiveness is the aim of the Excellence Strategy of the German federal and state governments for promoting science and research in German universities. As part of the Excellence Initiative, the “Transforming Human Rights” research project at the interdisciplinary […]Promoting top-level research, strengthening Germany’s position as a top location for universities and research and improving its competitiveness is the aim of the Excellence Strategy of the German federal and state governments for promoting science and research in German universities. As part of the Excellence Initiative, the “Transforming Human Rights” research project at the interdisciplinary […]Read more about Cluster of Excellence “Transforming Human Rights”Research profileAt FAU, our motto of moving knowledge expresses our wish to pull together and push ahead with our central priorities for the future –  freedom and responsibility, life and health,  sustainability and resilience. Our Profile and Research Centers are the engine driving groundbreaking findings from the interdisciplinary collaboration within our university which offers the entire […]At FAU, our motto of moving knowledge expresses our wish to pull together and push ahead with our central priorities for the future –  freedom and responsibility, life and health,  sustainability and resilience. Our Profile and Research Centers are the engine driving groundbreaking findings from the interdisciplinary collaboration within our university which offers the entire […]Read more about Research profile About FAU University: From Strategy to SuccessFounded in 1743, today FAU has approximately 40,000 students, is one of the largest research universities in Germany, and unites cutting-edge research and excellent teaching in its five faculties.More about FAU The University in focus Moving knowledgeKnowledge is the foundation that drives innovation, shapes action, and defines FAU’s goals.Knowledge is the foundation that drives innovation, shapes action, and defines FAU’s goals.Read more about Moving knowledgeInnovation at FAUGlobal leadership in innovation is a responsibility. FAU’s position as a global leader in innovation is due to the diversity, inquisitive minds, openness and interdisciplinary connections shared by its members and its various organizational units. “Moving knowledge” as our motto and mission maintains momentum, nourishes curiosity and creates those very surprises that innovation needs to […]Global leadership in innovation is a responsibility. FAU’s position as a global leader in innovation is due to the diversity, inquisitive minds, openness and interdisciplinary connections shared by its members and its various organizational units. “Moving knowledge” as our motto and mission maintains momentum, nourishes curiosity and creates those very surprises that innovation needs to […]Read more about Innovation at FAUFacts and FiguresFacts and figures form the basis for decisions, forecasts, trend analyses and calculation models.Facts and figures form the basis for decisions, forecasts, trend analyses and calculation models.Read more about Facts and Figures Faculties Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology Study and research in cultural, social, and behavioral sciences. Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law Study and research in business, economics, and law. Faculty of Medicine Living future medicine as the principle guiding study and research. Faculty of Sciences Study and research in natural sciences. Faculty of Engineering Study and research in engineering and technology. Location Development With its new buildings, FAU is shaping the face of the region. Moving knowledge FAU is the most innovative university in Germany, and second across Europe. Established in 1743, it is one of the largest universities in Germany, with approximately 40,000 students, over 600 professors and around 6,700 members of staff. 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