University of Erlangen Nuremberg

Erlangen and Nuremberg, Germany

Public -1743

12%

International Student Rate

57 : 1

Student: Teacher Ratio

52:48

Male : Female

45%

Acceptance Rate

Summer and Winter

Intakes

History, Affiliations and Rankings

Established in 1742, the University of Erlangen Nuremberg was founded by Frederick Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth and is situated in Bayreuth. Later the campus shifted to Erlangen. The University of Erlangen Nuremberg is a public research university. It is one of the biggest institutions in Germany. The university has academic affiliations with Bavarian State Ministry for Science, Research and Art, German Research Foundation (DFG), Excellence Universities, and the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI). The University of Erlangen Nuremberg ranks #197 in World University Rankings 2022 by Times Higher Education and #340 in World University Rankings 2022 by QS.

Infrastructure, Campuses and Courses

The University of Erlangen Nuremberg has two campuses in Busan, South Korea and Germany. The institute’s library is the biggest one situated in Bavaria with over 5 million volumes of books. The University is divided into three cities Erlangen, Nuremberg and Furth. The university offers more than 250 programs including 78 bachelors, 88 postgraduate and 90 state examinations through its five faculties Faculty of Philosophy and Theology, Science, Law and Economics, Technical Faculty and Medical School.

Accomplishments and Alumni 

The University of Erlangen Nuremberg is one of the top ranked universities in Germany. The institute has over 240 million dollars of third party research funding. The institute is one of the top research institutes and is the second-largest university in Germany. The top notable alumni are Emil Fischer, Nobel prize in chemistry, Dr. Siegfried Balleis, former mayor of the city of Erlangen and Dr. Günther Beckstein retired Bavarian Prime Minister, and Heide and Horst Feldmeier, founders of Dr. Jutta Feldmeier Foundation.

Student Diversity and Visiting Companies

The University of Erlangen Nuremberg has over 38,000 students on-campus, out of which 6,200 are masters students with 4,000 academic staff. There are about 4,000 international students at the university. The university offers assistance for refugees who are interested in studying and promotes academic research on the topic of refugees. The visiting companies at the institute are SoftGate, Eklipse, Mercedes Bank and others.

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Scholarships

The aim of this grant programme is to support doctoral projects in Germany.

Eligibility

Excellently-qualified young academics and scientists who have completed a Master's degree or Diploma, or in exceptional cases a Bachelor's degree at the latest by the time they begin their grant-supported research.

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An application is to be submitted which is reviewed by the independent selection committee.

The aim of this grant programme is to support doctoral projects in Germany.

Eligibility

Excellently-qualified young academics and scientists who have completed a Master's degree or Diploma, or in exceptional cases a Bachelor's degree at the latest by the time they begin their grant-supported research.

Applicability

An application is to be submitted.

DAAD scholarships offer graduates the opportunity to continue their education in Germany with a postgraduate or continuing course of study.

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Foreign applicants who have gained a first university degree in the field of Music at the latest by the time they commence their scholarship-supported study programme; if this is not possible, you should have at least exhausted all the training options available for your instrument in your country of origin.

Applicability

An application is to be submitted.

DAAD scholarships offer graduates the opportunity to continue their education in Germany with a postgraduate or continuing course of study.

Eligibility

Foreign applicants who have gained a first university degree in the field of Fine Art, Design, Visual Communication and Film at the latest by the time they commence their scholarship-supported study programme; if this is not possible, you should have at least exhausted all the training options available for your instrument in your country of origin.

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An aptitude test is required for two bachelor's programs. Also in case, the academic qualifications are not sufficient, you can appear for the university entrance examination.
An aptitude test is required for two bachelor's programs. Also in case, the academic qualifications are not sufficient, you can appear for the university entrance examination.
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.
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.
No, the university does not charge an application fee.
No, the university does not charge an application fee.
No, the university does offer accommodation, but it does assists the students to search for a residence.
No, the university does offer accommodation, but it does assists the students to search for a residence.
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.
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.

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