Media and publications
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At a glance
Brochure ‘At a glance’
A summary of key information about Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg: study, research and life at FAU.
Brochure (format: long portrait 105mm × 210mm)
International Master’s degree programmes at FAU
Brochure ‘International Master’s degree programmes at FAU’
Welcome. Living in Germany. Studying at FAU
Brochure ‘Welcome. Living in Germany. Studying at FAU’
This brochure will introduce you to life in Germany and answer some of the most important questions you may have when you first arrive. It is designed for international students studying or doing a placement at FAU.
Welcome. Living in Germany. Research at FAU
Brochure ‘Welcome. Living in Germany. Research at FAU
Information and tips for researchers who have recently arrived at FAU.
Welcome. Information for exchange students
Brochure ‘Welcome. Information for exchange students’
This guide for international students aims to introduce you to life in Germany and answer some of the most important questions you may have when you first arrive.
Welcome to the heart of Europe
This guide for international students aims to introduce you to life in Germany, especially in the metropolitan region of Nuremberg – home of the FAU.
Chinese / English / Portuguese / Spanish
Good to know – A glossary for new FAU students
Brochure ‘Good to know’
There is a lot to learn in your first semester including many foreign words, abbreviations and technical terms. The ‘Good to know’ brochure is an A to Z of some of the most important terms which you will need during your time at FAU, including links with further information. These useful terms are also available in our online glossary.
Open access publishing at FAU
Flyer ‘Open access publishing at FAU’
This flyer contains tips for authors about open access publishing. Open access stands for free online access to academic documents, with the goal of maximum dissemination and fast availability of research results.
FAU University Press
FAU University Press
FAU University Press – the publisher for your doctoral thesis
German / English
friedrich – our research magazine
friedrich is FAU’s research magazine and is published once a year.
For previous issues, media data and publication details visit fau.de
alexander – latest news from FAU
alexander is published several times a year. It covers all aspects of university life – research, teaching and study, and internal affairs.
The current issue of alexander (German)
Previous issues, media data and publication details (German)
frisch! an der FAU – a guide for new students
The magazine frisch! an der FAU is aimed at students new to the University and provides information which will help ensure they have the best possible start to their studies, life and work at FAU and in Erlangen and Nuremberg. The magazine explains almost everything that students will need to know about the University, such as how to organise a semester abroad, where to get help and advice on their studies or what job opportunities are on offer in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region. It also has plenty of tips on how to spend time outside studying – from taking a course at the language centre or joining a university sports team to getting involved with the university radio stations.
Family Service brochure
Family Service brochure
Information on services available at FAU and Universitätsklinikum Erlangen.
Foundations at FAU
Foundations at FAU
The ‘Stiften und Schenken’ brochure sets out the foundations that exist at FAU.
University lectures
University lectures
Most recent publication: In memoriam Nikolaus Fiebiger 1922–2014 (German). Eulogy and addresses from the funeral service on 12 April 2014
Earlier publications are available in the archive.
University report
University report
University report 2009 – 2011 (German)
Earlier reports are available in the archive.