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University of Erlangen-Nuremberg [FAU] 2023-2024 Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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Earlier known as Friedrich-Alexander University (FAU), the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg is one of the prestigious universities in Germany. Admissions at this university are invited in the Summer and Winter sessions with most of the freshman intake in the Winter session.

The university is full of diversity and is quite innovative, especially for the students coming from abroad. 12% of their intake is just international students. The University of Erlangen-Nuremberg offers more than 260 degree programs through 5 main Faculties.

Students seeking admission at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg must take care of the following points:

Applicants must apply before the deadlines to be considered for admissions.
German Language Proficiency is required for most of its programs. Only a few programs have lectures in English.
Aptitude Test is required for admission to certain programs.
International applicants may be required to give an entrance test if their education qualifications need to be tested.
Academic transcripts must be certified and accompanied by German or English translations, if required.
Students can apply for the Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship) from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023.
Due to the global pandemic COVID-19, summer intake exams have been postponed by two weeks.

Highlights

Application Portal:	Campo University Portal
Application Fee	N/A
Intake Sessions	Winter and Summer
International Students	12%
Language Proficiency	German and/or English
Work Experience	Required for Certain Programs
GMAT/GRE	Required for Graduate Programs in Management
Financial Aid	Loans, Grants and Various Scholarships
Academic Calendar	Semester-based
Admission Help:	Student Services

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg Admission Deadlines

Applicants must submit the admission applications by the following deadlines to be eligible for University of Erlangen-Nuremberg admissions-

Course	Deadline
Bachelor and State examination	Summer Intake: Janua
Bachelor and State examination	Winter Intake: July 15 (Extended to August 20)
Doctoral Programmes	Summer Intake: January 15
Doctoral Programmes	Winter Intake: July 25
Masters’ Courses*	Summer Intake: December 16
Masters’ Courses*	Winter Intake: April 1

*May vary with programs.

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg International Admissions

International applicants can apply to the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg given that they fulfill the minimum education requirements and submit the required documents.

The admissions for students coming from abroad are entirely based on previous educational experience. Moreover, it is essential that the candidates have proficiency in the German language as the majority of the courses are taught in German

Admission Portal: Campo Application Portal

Application Fee: None

Admission Requirements: International applicants have to satisfy the following requirements to be eligible for University of Erlangen-Nuremberg admissions-

Completed Application
Certified Copies of Transcripts
- High School Degree or Abitur or equivalent
- School Leaving Certificate
- Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field (Graduate Admissions)
- Marksheets of all the examinations undertaken.
- Accompanied by a German/English translation if required.
English and German Language Proficiency
Students should have sufficient knowledge about the courses undertaken
Aptitude Test is required for certain programs.
Certain Master’s Degrees requires:
- Letter of Motivation
- Personal Statement
- GMAT/GRE Score
- Writing Sample
CV (Without Photo)
Copy of Passport
Certificate of finances
Health Certificate
Applicants who have completed previous periods of study in China or Vietnam: APS certificate (original)
Applicants from DSD I/DSD II schools in China: Confirmation of identity from the German embassy (original)
Pre-university year certificate, if applicable (e.g. applicants from Iran)
In many cases, international applicants have to take an assessment examination (Feststellungsprüfung) at a ‘Studienkolleg’ or provide proof of previous study periods in their home country before they are admitted to the degree program

The documents required to be sent via post vary from degree to degree as well as country to county. Students can check country-specific requirements from the official site of DAAD

Mailing Address:

Admissions Office,
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg,
Zulassungsstelle,
Schlossplatz 4,
91054 Erlangen

German/English Language Proficiency Requirements

Since most of the programs are taught in German, International applicants need to have German Language Proficiency to study in Germany. The minimum required scores are:

Test Certificate	Required Grade
DSH	Level 2
TestDAF	Level 4
GDS	60 points
DSD II	C1
Deutsch C1 Hochschule	Pass

Please note that the requirement may vary with programs. The programs which are taught in English have program-specific English Language Proficiency requirements.

Visa Application Requirements for International Students

A non-EU student must apply for a student visa to study in Germany, which may take up to 6-8 weeks. The application needs to be made through the German Embassy in the home country after the acceptance letter is issued by the university.

Documents required to apply for a visa are:

Approved application form from the university
Valid passport
Proof of financial resources needs to be given by submitting the minimum amount into any German bank.
After arrival, the applicant may apply for the residence permit, as well as the work permit.
Health Insurance Confirmation
Rental Contract (Residence)
Processing Fee

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg Undergraduate Admissions

Famous for its research and study abroad programs, the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg offers undergraduate programs in 78 fields.

Bachelor of Arts includes over 30 degrees, and some of them are Computational Linguistics, French Studies, Art History, Socioeconomics, Public Law, Oriental Studies, Latin Philosophy, etc.

The Bachelor of Science offers more than 30 degrees as well, and some of them include International Economic Studies, Geosciences, IT Security, Psychology, Nanotechnology, Logopaedics, Molecular Science, Information Systems, etc.

Admission Portal: Campo Application Portal

Application Fee: None

Admission Requirements: Applicants have to satisfy the following requirements to be eligible for University of Erlangen-Nuremberg admissions-

Completed Application
Certified Transcripts of Secondary School Education, Abitur Equivalent
School Leaving Certificate
CV (Without Photo)
Assessment examination (Feststellungsprüfung), if applicable
Medicine, Dentistry or Pharmacy Applicants: Original notification from a German Office for the Recognition of Certificates (Zeugnisanerkennungsstelle).
- In case an official letter is not there, one may only enroll by submitting their original certificate together with a translation and enrolment will be limited to one semester only.
Food Chemistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, or Dentistry Applicants: Proof of passing the DSH or an equivalent examination.
An aptitude test will be taken for:
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.A Digital Humanities and Social Sciences

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg Graduate Admissions

FAU is known for its Masters’ degree programs. There are three main degrees, namely Master of Arts (M.A), Master of Science (M. Sc) and Master of Education (M. Ed).

Admission Portal: Campo Application Portal

Application Fee: None

Admission Requirements: Applicants have to satisfy the following requirements to be eligible for University of Erlangen-Nuremberg admissions-

Completed Application
Certified Transcripts
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Marksheet
Applicants need to fulfill the minimum ECTS Credits criteria of the University.
Three Letters of Recommendation
CV
Writing Sample, if required
Program-specific requirements

Some of the most opted for Masters’ Degrees and their requirements are as follows:

Programs	Application Requirements	Language Proficiency
International Information Systems (IIS) (MSc)	Work sample in English (2 pages) on a set topic related to IIS (published on IIS website); If applicable: Proof of professional training/experience, internships, etc	English: at least TOEFL iBT 95, UNIcert III (B2 CEFR) or equivalent; German: at least A2 CEFR;
Management (MSc)	Proof of passing admissions examination or Graduate Management; GMAT: Minimum 600 points; If applicable: Relevant work experience	-
Sozialökonomik/Socioeconomics (MSc)	Proof of basic knowledge in social sciences if first degree is in economics and vice versa; Proof of basic knowledge in empirical social research and statistics; Proof of a subject related placement (minimum 6 weeks); Evidence of training in statistical analysis software (STATA, SPSS, R), if applicable;	English proficiency at level B2 CEFR; Work sample in German or English (10-30 pages) on a relevant topic
Molecular Medicine (MSc)	Proof of research-related activity at a university; Proof of passing admissions examination (in case of a grade worse than 2.5 in the first degree or if the first degree is in a different, related subject)	English proficiency at least level B2 CEFR

Applicants must check the minimum ECTS criteria, intake sessions, and program-specific requirements before applying. A consolidated table is given here: Master’s Programs

Every application’s evaluation is done with much attention to detail. It is critically analyzed by admission personnel on the basis of academic and extra-curricular achievements, along with mark sheets and relevant work experience.

To contact the Admissions Office, you can email zulassungsstelle@fau.de. There is also a contact form available.

Information pertaining to your enrolment or rejection will be declared by FAU. German applicants will be receiving a mail regarding application status whereas international applicants will receive their admission letter (‘Zulassungsbescheid’) via post.

FAQs

Ques. Do I need to appear for aptitude tests while applying to the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg?

Ans. Aptitude Test is required for two Bachelors programs. Also in case, the academic qualifications are not sufficient, you can appear for the university entrance examination.

In many cases, international applicants have to take an assessment examination (Feststellungsprüfung) at a ‘Studienkolleg’ or provide proof of previous study periods in their home country before they are admitted to the degree program.

Applicants need to contact the student office for specific information.

Ques. What are the benefits of studying at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany?

Ans. The teachers at the university are very helpful and educated. The university also has fluidity in courses as many options are available for students. The infrastructure of the university is amazing with great faculties inside the campus. The ambiance is lively with great food and students. It is also just a couple of hours away from Munich.

Ques. Do I need to submit an application fee while making an application?

Ans. No, the university does not charge an application fee.

Ques. Do I have to submit the originals or can I supply copies of the documents?

Ans. Generally, the original documents must be submitted. However, it will also accept attested copies of documents and certified translations of documents and also documents in English.