Study guidance

FAU offers more than 275 degree programs that provide the opportunity to develop skills, go your own way, and enjoy lively student life in the dynamic Nuremberg-Erlangen Metropolitan Region. Are you unsure which degree program might suit you best? Which knowledge and skills are required and where can you get advice if you need it? What do you need to keep in mind when starting your studies?
Find the answer to this and other questions below.

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Your route to FAU

My studies: From initial orientation to starting your degree program

1. Choosing which degree program to study
Finding the right subject from the wide range on offer at FAU.
All degree programs
2. How to apply
Upload the documents required in the application portal within the stated deadline.
Applications and admissions
3. Enrollment
After admission, accept your place by enrolling.
Enrollment
4. Starting your degree
Create a schedule, attend introductory sessions and activate your IT accounts.
Starting your degree

How do I find the right degree program for me?

Find your degree program now

You can find the right degree program for you either by using the overview of all degree programs and searching through all degree programs or by selecting the type of degree program you want to complete and filtering by location, start date or faculty if required.

Advice on choosing a degree program

Advice from students: How to choose the right subject for you

Study advice at FAU

The Student Advice and Career Service is happy to help.

Study advisors at FAU support prospective and current students in choosing the right degree program and developing their own individual perspectives.

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