Advisory services: an overview

The Admissions Office organizes the admissions process for international and German applicants. It also processes applications for swapping university places. 

Contact: zulassungsstelle@fau.de.

Information on Admissions Office

The Training Assistance Office at Student Services Erlangen-Nürnberg is responsible for implementing the Federal Training Assistance Act (Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz, BaföG).

Since summer semester 2010, students in Bavaria have been able to submit their BAföG applications online. The application form is available online: www.bafoeg-digital.de.

The application must be printed off, signed and sent to the relevant Training Assistance Office. The date the application is received is taken as the date of application.

The Career Service at FAU is open to students, doctoral candidates and graduates of all faculties. It offers a free, wide-ranging selection of advice, events, and information on topics such as job applications, choosing a career path, and starting a career.

As a central point of contact, the Career Service provides assistance to students and doctoral candidates with career orientation and helps make the transition from a degree or doctoral degree to a professional career easier for graduates.

The services it provides include:

• Individual advice on career-related topics for students from the first semester onward and for doctoral candidates
• Application portfolio review in German and English
• Seminars on job applications and soft skills
• Information day with presentations on starting a career
• Career meet-ups between students, doctoral candidates, and alumni from various subjects
• Company networking events (Faculty Career Day at the School of Law, phil.Forum)
• Online job portal with part-time jobs, internships, and entry-level positions for all subjects
• Up-to-date information on company events, recruiting events, and much more in the Career Service Blog
• Specialized library with literature on job applications, key qualifications, and choosing a career

The complete range of services can be found on the Career Service website.

The Career Service has been a central point of contact since July 2009 and is continuously being expanded. The Career Service is funded by tuition fees and is part of the Student Advice Center.

The School of Business, Economics and Society in Nuremberg has its own faculty career service. Students and graduates of the School of Business, Economics and Society can receive information and advice here on all aspects of career planning. Events such as information seminars, application portfolio checks, and assessment center training sessions enable students, doctoral candidates, and graduates of the School to prepare for the best possible start to their careers. In addition, company contacts enable students to gain practical experience during their studies.

Click here to visit the Career Service of the School of Business, Economics and Society website.

The Center for Teacher Education offers information and advice on all aspects of teaching degrees at FAU, including teacher training (Referendariat), continuing education, and professional development for teachers.

When at university, compensation for disadvantages are measures taken to compensate for any difficulties caused by your disability during your studies and in examinations. All information on studying with a disability or chronic illness can be found under Studying with a disability or chronic illness.

Complaints regarding discrimination, harassment and sexual harassment can be submitted to the relevant complaints team.

Further information on the complaints procedure

All information on studying with a disability or chronic illness can be found under Studying with a disability or chronic illness.

If you have any questions about the how examinations are organized and conducted, please contact the Examinations Office for the relevant subject. The Examinations Office handles administrative tasks such as registration, admission, and conducting examinations, as well as the preparation and documentation of the meetings of the Examinations Committees.

You can find out which Examinations Office is responsible on the FAU website.

To participate in an examination, students must first register for it in good time (compliance with examination deadlines). All procedures related to examinations are handled by the relevant Examinations Offices at the university.

Campo can be used to manage personal data and print out study certificates. In addition, students register and de-register for examinations via this platform. It also contains an overview of grades already achieved that can be accessed at any time.

The Family Service from FAU and Uniklinikum Erlangen provides support for families (including parents and family carers) with regard to family commitments and academic life. It offers students, doctoral candidates, and employees of the university and hospital comprehensive advice on all aspects  of studying and working at the university with children.

Further information can be found on the FAU Family Service website.

FAU is part of a large international network and maintains close contacts with around 500 partner universities in 62 countries. Researchers from Erlangen and Nuremberg work closely with leading universities around the world in more than 130 research collaborations.

International Affairs (RIA / S-INTERNATIONAL) is FAU’s central point of contact for students and doctoral candidates from abroad, as well as German students and doctoral candidates who would like to go abroad.

Detailed information about International Affairs can be found on the International Affairs website.

At FAU, this is called: International Affairs (RIA – S-INTERNATIONAL)

International Affairs is the central point of contact at FAU for students and doctoral candidates from abroad and German students and doctoral candidates who would like to go abroad.

Detailed information about International Affairs can be found here.

The Language Service supports graduates and postdoctoral researchers with foreign-language publications.

An employment relationship does not always proceed or end harmoniously as disagreements between employer and employee can also arise.

Student Services Erlangen-Nürnberg offers free legal advice for students and enrolled doctoral candidates, providing practical assistance in matters related to labor law, higher education law, consumer rights, tenants’ rights, and all other legal issues related to studying.

Further information can be found on the website of Student Services Erlangen-Nürnberg.

Instead of focusing only on gender and equality issues, the Office of Equality and Diversity takes a broader approach in its diversity strategy and covers various other aspects of diversity including disability, sexual orientation and gender identity as well as social background and education. The office has various projects and activities related to this.

Further information can be found on the Office of Equality and Diversity website.

The counseling service for pregnant students provides information on maternity protection, risk assessment, and organizing your studies.

Further information is available on the counseling center’s website.

Student Services offers a psychological counseling service. They provide professional counselling on problems affecting students’ mental wellbeing such as difficulties with studying, completing a doctoral degree or examinations, problems with partners or parents, anxiety, psychosomatic disorders and other psychological problems. The drop-in consultation session is anonymous.

Numbers to call in case of emergency:

• In an acute crisis/emergency: Emergency services 112
• Mental health hotline: 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222

The Catholic student community (KHG) and the Protestant student community (ESG) are church institutions at the universities in Erlangen and Nuremberg. The student communities are open to students of all disciplines, nationalities, denominations, and religions.

KHG and ESG organize weekly meetings at their respective locations with church services and prayers, shared meals and other events.

Further information can be found on the websites of the KHG and ESG.

The RRZE is FAU’s IT service provider. Here you can find the coveted and free internet accounts for logging in and the official email addresses that students and doctoral candidates must use so that the university can contact them.

RRZE often offers programming courses and other IT courses (software training) for students and doctoral candidates free of charge and they are rewarded with credit points as key qualifications for their studies.

Further information can be found on the RRZE website.

Welfare support from Student Services provides advice, for instance, for students in financial difficulties, students with children, and students with disabilities and chronic illnesses.

Die Sprachlernberatung unterstützt Fremdsprachenlernende beim Erreichen eines selbst gesetzten Lernziels, indem sie dazu anregt, über das eigene Lernen sowie über eigene Stärken, Erfahrungen und Ressourcen nachzudenken, diese weiterzuentwickeln und darauf aufbauend Strategien und Anreize für den eigenen, individuellen Lernweg zu gestalten. Sie steht allen Angehörigen der FAU kostenlos zur Verfügung. Weitere Informationen dazu finden Sie auf den Seiten des Selbstlernzentrums am Sprachenzentrum.

The Student Advice Center (ZSB) is the first point of contact for all questions related to studying. Here you can find out everything you need to know about the degree programs offered at FAU, possible subject combinations, planning your studies, admission regulations and application procedures, studying abroad, and much more.

The team can also provide advice if you have any problems during your studies or if you want to change your subject or transfer to another university. The Student Advice Center can provide you with information on structuring your studies and on individual degree programs.

Further information can be found on the FAU website.

FSI is an abbreviation for Fachschaftsinitiative, or student association for the reintroduction of the constitutional student body. It is an association of students studying a particular subject. The FSI is an important point of contact for problems and questions relating to your studies.

FSV is an abbreviation for Fachschaftsvertretung, or Student Committee. This is the official committee of students at the faculties that deals with internal faculty matters.

There are over 100 student groups and initiatives at FAU. They cover a wide range of different topics, and offer the perfect outlet for students who want to make a difference, whether they are interested in politics, technology, culture or social issues.

A selection of student groups and initiatives can be found on the FAU Students’ Representatives’ website.

The Student Records Office at FAU is responsible for enrollment, de-registration, and changing your degree program. It is also the first point of contact for all questions on re-registration (Rückmeldung) and study leave (Beurlaubung). The Student Records Office is based in Erlangen in Halbmondstraße 6-8, Room 0.034.

The Students’ Representatives, or Stuve for short, form the elected representative body for students at FAU. The Stuve represents student interests in various university committees and participates in state and national student associations. Students can get involved in various committees and working groups, and some, such as the Working Group Against Discrimination and Racism, also serve as contact points for students.

Further information can be found on the Stuve website. In addition, the Stuve has provided a checklist with the most important tasks to bear in mind when starting your studies.

Provide assistance with all subject-specific questions relating to your studies. Subject advisors are members of the teaching staff at the relevant institute. Names, addresses, office hours, and telephone numbers can be obtained from the Student Advice Center.

Further information can be found on the FAU website.

With UB Coach, the University Library (UB) offers all members of FAU the opportunity to get an overview of the services provided by the UB and to schedule an online consultation with a UB expert. The program covers topics such as research, publishing, copyright, licensing, and publishing law, as well as academic work and networking.

The Women’s Representatives are supported by the Office of Equality and Diversity.

The Office of Equality and Diversity is committed to promoting equality at FAU. Gender, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, or disability should not be an obstacle to studying, obtaining a doctoral degree, or working. The office organizes various projects and activities in this respect.

Further information can be found on the Office of Equality and Diversity’s website.

Written assignments, final theses, research articles, job applications: The Writing Centre at the Language Centre supports FAU students and staff with writing academic texts. This support includes individual writing consultations and workshops on academic writing. These services are available to international FAU members who write in German, as well as to students and academic staff writing English texts.

Further information is available on the Languare Centre website.

The University Library offers writing support for native German speakers.