New students

This page contains useful information, tips and contacts for new students.

The 2025/26 winter semester begins on Monday, October 13, 2025. An overview of all relevant semester dates is available here.

Checklist for starting your studies
Most important steps before and when starting your studies
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Introductory events and pre-semester courses
Events you might want to visit when starting your studies
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Course catalog and schedule
How to create your weekly schedule
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Living in Erlangen and Nuremberg
How to find accommodation in and around the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region
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Funding your studies
How to apply for financial support: BAföG, scholarships and student loans
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Networking and getting involved
How to meet new friends and build a network through student groups and volunteer work
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IdM, Email, WiFi, Software courses
IT services for students
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Studying with special requirements
Equal opportunities for all university members
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Examinations
Registration dates, deadlines, forms
Read more about Examinations

Culture and leisure in the Metropolitan region
Having fun in Erlangen, Nuremberg, and the surroundings
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Student mobility
Getting around with the Bavarian student ticket and by bike
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Advisory services: an overview
Specialized consulting services tailored to individual needs
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Contact

Student Advice Center

Do you have any questions on what to study, or would you like individual advice during your studies?The Student Advice Center is often the first port of call for prospective and current students.

Get advice

New students

Checklist for starting your studies

Introductory events and pre-semester courses

Course catalog and schedule

Living in Erlangen and Nuremberg

Funding your studies

Networking and getting involved

IdM, Email, WiFi, Software courses

Studying with special requirements

Examinations

Culture and leisure in the Metropolitan region

Student mobility

Advisory services: an overview

Contact

Student Advice Center