University: From Vision to Responsibility

FAU is one of the leading universities in Germany. Here, tradition meets visions for the future, open mindedness meets excellence and diversity meets passion. Findings make an impact, ideas become solutions and curiosity drives progress. FAU creates space for nurturing talents, fostering innovation and actively shaping social change. As an engine for innovation, it connects people, disciplines and institutions. FAU is a platform for freedom where new perspectives for society, academia and industry thrive.

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#1: Innovator

100: Start-Ups

5: Faculties

6.700: Employees

Where responsibility is shouldered

Executive Board
The Executive Board of Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg consists of the President, four Vice Presidents and the Chancellor as well as the Officer for equal opportunities for women in science and the arts (Women’s representative) as an advisory member. Their responsibilities and rules governing representation are set out in the FAU schedule of responsibilities and representation. The […]The Executive Board of Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg consists of the President, four Vice Presidents and the Chancellor as well as the Officer for equal opportunities for women in science and the arts (Women’s representative) as an advisory member. Their responsibilities and rules governing representation are set out in the FAU schedule of responsibilities and representation. The […]
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Senate
Der Senats entscheidet maßgeblich über zentrale Fragen wie Studiengänge, Berufungen und Forschungsschwerpunkte.
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University Council
Der Universitätsrat wirkt aktiv mit bei zentralen Entscheidungen wie Entwicklungsplanung, neuen Studiengängen und der Wahl der Universitätsleitung.
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Where principles become visible

Sustainability
At FAU, sustainability means moving and living knowledge to trigger a sustainable transformation.
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Internationalization
For FAU, internationalization means taking an increasingly international approach both internally and externally and increasing the international diversity of people at FAU, at the same time as boosting the attractiveness of FAU for this target group. In addition, our focus lies on the quantitative and qualitative expansion of international partnerships and networks as well as […]
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Equal opportunities
At FAU, we aim to establish a community based on respect and free from discrimination where everyone enjoys equal opportunities and where the various points of view, experiences and academic cultures of the stakeholders are a valuable source for advancing the creative and innovative development of FAU. FAU is committed to equal opportunities Implementing equal […]
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FAU Community

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University: From Vision to Responsibility

Where responsibility is shouldered

Executive Board

Senate

University Council

Where principles become visible

Sustainability

Internationalization

Equal opportunities

Where connections remain

FAU Community