Tips for getting started at FAU
Welcome to FAU!
We have put together a list of tips and contacts to help you get started with your studies.
Lectures in summer semester 2025 start on Wednesday April 23, 2025. All semester dates can be found here.
- Checklist for starting your studies
- Introductory events and pre-semester courses
- How do I draw up my schedule?
- Living in Erlangen, Nuremberg and the surrounding area
- Financing your studies
- IdM, Email, WiFi, Software courses
- Studying with special requirements
- Meet and connect with new people
- Advice and Services
- Leisure time
- Getting from place to place
- Rights and obligations
Information on organizing your studies can be found on this page: fau.eu/education/study-organisation