We provide comprehensive advice and support for international students to help them get off to a good start and make the most of their time at FAU and for FAU students who are planning to spend time abroad. Whether you have questions about prerequisites for studying, accreditation of achievements, scholarships or planning a semester abroad – we can provide individual advice and detailed information all about international study.
Advice for exchange programs – incoming and outgoing
Our office hours
We provide advice for FAU students on spending time studying or doing an internship abroad (“outgoing students”) and support international students who are studying at FAU as part of a stay abroad (“incoming students”). We also provide international degree-seeking students with expert advice on all non-academic topics (for instance on financing studies, health insurance or matters concerning residency).
In person and online
Our office hours vary depending on target group:
In person: Thursday from 9 am to 11 am
Visiting address: Room 2.4942 (2nd floor), Freyeslebenstraße 1, 91058 Erlangen
Online: Monday and Thursday, from 9 am – 11 am via Zoom.
Advice for “outgoing” students is for students at FAU who are planning to study or complete an internship abroad. We cover topics such as the application process, funding opportunities and necessary preparations and help students prepare for spending time abroad.
In person: Thursday from 9 am to 11 am
Visiting address: Room 2.4942 (2nd floor), Freyeslebenstraße 1, 91058 Erlangen
Online: Monday and Thursday, from 9 am – 11 am via Zoom
Support for international students on all organizational matters before and during their stay of one to two semesters as part of an exchange program or coming to FAU as a free mover. The aim is to help them get off to a flying start and make it easier for them to find their feet at university.
In person: Thursday from 9 am to 12 noon
Visiting address: Room 2.4842 (2nd floor), Freyeslebenstraße 1, 91058 Erlangen
Online: Monday and Wednesday, from 9 am – 12 noon via Zoom
Advice on non-academic topics (for example, financing your studies, health insurance and residency) for international students at FAU aiming for a German university degree who have successfully applied for and are now enrolled on one of our more than 150 degree programs.
Send us a message
To allow us to provide you with the best possible advice, we would advise you to complete the following contact form.
Contacts at the faculties
Alongside International Affairs, all the faculties also offer further information and points of contact for topics concerning internationalization and international marketing.
School of Law
Further information is available from the International Office at your School.
School of Business, Economics and Society
Information is available on the website of the International Office at WiSo.
Information is available from your point of contact in the International Office at the Faculty of Medicine.
Information is available on the Faculty of Sciences website.
Information is available on the Faculty of Engineering’s website.
