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University of Erlangen-nuremberg

University of Erlangen-nuremberg is a university in Erlangen (with additional campus in Nuremberg), Germany. Explore programmes, entry information, estimated legacy fees and available funding notes.

FAU
LocationErlangen (with additional campus in Nuremberg), Germany
Programme catalogue10 programmes
Legacy annual rangeUnavailable
Funding notes11

At a glance

Institution type
university
City
Erlangen (with additional campus in Nuremberg)
Region / state
Germany State
Campuses
Erlangen (with additional campus in Nuremberg)
Application fee
Not available

Programmes

UG
Science & MathematicsUndergraduate

Bachelor of Science in Physics (Physik)

University of Erlangen-nuremberg

Erlangen (with additional campus in Nuremberg), Germany 3 years
Legacy annual tuitionNot availableLegacy data
PG
Science & MathematicsPostgraduate

Master of Science in Mechatronics

University of Erlangen-nuremberg

Erlangen (with additional campus in Nuremberg), Germany 2 years
Legacy annual tuitionNot availableLegacy data

Typical intakes

Winter (October) Summer (April)

Scholarship and funding notes

Funding note 1
Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship): €300/month; Merit-based; Deadline: Varies (typically December–January for next WS); ~300–500 scholarships available annually at FAU; Application info: https://www.bafög.de/bafoeg/en/index.html
Funding note 2
FAU Germany Scholarship (Deutschlandstipendium by FAU): €300/month (€3,600 total per year for 2 semesters); Renewable annually; Merit + need-based; Application deadline varies (typically January for next winter semester); Grants to top-performing students
Funding note 3
DAAD Scholarships (Master’s/PhD): €934–€1,400+/month; Highly competitive; Covers tuition, living stipend, insurance; For development-related programs
Funding note 4
DAAD Graduation Scholarship (Abschlussförderung): €1,000 one-time payment; For international students in final semester; Application deadline: November 21, 2025 (for next cycle)
Funding note 5
DAAD Merit Scholarship: Funding for international students with excellent grades + outstanding social/intercultural commitment; Application via International Office
Funding note 6
DAAD Equal Opportunity Scholarship: Support for international students facing special social challenges (refugee background, health restrictions, care obligations); 4-month funding for fall semester only; 2026 application: August–September
Funding note 7
DAAD Development-Oriented Postgraduate Courses (EPOS): Funding for Master’s in development-related fields
Funding note 8
Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung Scholarship: For international students pursuing Master’s/PhD
Funding note 9
PROMOS Scholarship: Partial funding for study abroad, internships, language courses, thesis abroad; Deadlines: January, June, December
Funding note 10
ERASMUS+ Scholarship: For exchange students; Grants vary (~€300–€350/month)
Funding note 11
Bavarian State Scholarship (Free State of Bavaria): Limited funding; Check availability