University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU)

Erlangen, Germany · Public

Bavaria's largest technical university with strong industry research partnerships.

Admissions Data — University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU)

Acceptance Rate	~45% (Selective)
Total Enrollment	39,000 students
International Students	19%
International Tuition	€0 (semester fee ~€128)
Location	Erlangen, Germany
Founded	1743
Type	Public
QS World Rank	#281
THE World Rank	#213
US News Rank	#265
Research Output	Very Good

Notable Strengths

Engineering
Medicine
Natural Sciences
Humanities
Law

Scholarships: DAAD. Bavarian Academic Center scholarships.

Applying to University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) as an International Student

With an acceptance rate of ~45%, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) is a selective institution. Building a balanced school list with reach, target, and safety schools is strongly recommended.

International student tuition at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) is €0 (semester fee ~€128) per year.

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Data sourced from official university websites, Common App, and QS/THE/US News rankings. Last updated: 2026. Disclaimer