Introductory events and pre-semester courses
Preparing for the start of your studies
Each faculty at FAU offers introductory events for first-year students in every subject at the beginning* of the semester. There are also interdisciplinary pre-semester courses and orientation programs.
Tip: Make sure you take part in the events, even if they are not compulsory. Not only will you get to know your fellow students, but you will also receive important information for creating your schedule and for the Grundlagen- und Orientierungsprüfung, GOP in short (GOP only applies to undergraduate study programs).
*) With a few exceptions, students can only begin their bachelor’s, teacher training, and state examination programs in the winter semester. Introductory events, etc., therefore only take place in the fall.
Master’s programs can usually be started in either the summer or winter semester.
Events and information from the faculties
(status: summer semester 2025)
- Introductory event Studium Philosophicum
- Introductory events at the faculty and individual subjects (degree programs taught exclusively in English only, for all degree programs of the faculty please see the German site)
- Additional introductory events for teacher training programs (available only in German)
- Information on starting your studies
- Bachelor’s degree programs: Schedule tips from the faculty’s Student Service Center
- Student Service Centre
School of Law
- Introductory events at the School of Law (available only in German)
- Study programs at the faculty (available only in German)
- Subject advisors (available only in German)
School of Business, Economics and Society
- Introductory event Medicine (available only in German)
- Introductory event Medicine Erlangen/Bayreuth (available only in German)
- Introductory event in Dentistry (available only in German)
- Introductory event Molecular Medicine (BSc) (available only in German)
- Introductory event Molecular Medicine (MSc)
- Introductory event Medical Process Management (MSc) (available only in German)
- Information on other degree programs at the faculty
- Office of the Dean of Studies
General and comprehensive information for new students
- Introductory events and study workshops at the Center for Teacher Education (ZfL) at FAU (available only in German)
- Study information and advice for Grundschule and Mittelschule teachers (available only in German)
- Study information and advice for Realschule and Gymnasium teachers (available only in German)
Please note: This course is only offered in German.
The course is offered online via StudOn, joining the course is possible from August 1, 2024 (8 am) until March 31, 2025 (11.55 pm). A valid IdM ID is required.
On October 7, 2024 a one-off introduction event will be held as a Zoom webinar (participation voluntary). Further information on StudOn.
New students’ welcome event
The official new students’ welcome event usually takes place once a year in the Heinrich-Lades-Halle in Erlangen. In 2025, the event is planned for Monday, October 13, 2025, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Everyone who has started studying at FAU in the summer semester 2025 or will have started in the winter semester 2025/26 is invited. Invitations will be sent via email (to FAU email addresses only) in fall 2025.
The new students’ welcome event is a celebration for welcoming all new students to FAU. For specific information and orientation for the start of your studies please visit the introductory event for your subject.