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FAU, its institutions, faculties and partners offer a wide range of support when you are choosing a degree program, introductory events to help you when you are starting a degree program, and expert advice during the course of your degree program. FAU, the largest university in Northern Bavaria, is looking forward to welcoming you!

For prospective students

A list of degree programs and FAQs about choosing a degree program is available at: meinStudium.fau.eu

Student Advice and Career Service

Information for our new students

FAU Strategy Talks – Join in the discussion!

The FAU Strategy Talks offer students and staff a joint platform to shape the future strategy of FAU. You have the possibility to discuss current developments, the University’s strategic approach and future goals with the Executive Board.

Further information is available on our intranet after logging in with your IdM account.

  • FAU belongs to the top 20 percent of universities worldwide according to the latest QS World University Ranking. FAU thus stays at the same level as last year and ranks at place 232 of 1501 universities.

  • The application phase for the FAU Deutschlandstipendium scholarship started on June 15, 2025. This is a great opportunity to get financial support and valuable networking opportunities. Scholarship holders receive 300 euros a month for one year. Students with average grades of at least 2.0 can apply until July 15, 2025.

  • Further proof of the strength of FAU as a location for cutting-edge research: Physicist Prof. Dr. Maria Chekhova and chemist Prof. Dr. Sjoerd Harder have each been awarded one of the coveted ERC Advanced Grants. The grants raise funding of around 2.5 million euros each for five years.

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