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  • 59% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
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Multi-dimensional
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Internships3.8
Part time work3.9
Post study jobs3.8
Quality of faculty4.4
Student Life4.3
Value for money4.6
Public transportation4.7
Safety4.8
Indian Food3.9
Permanent Immigration4
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MSc in Marketing (In German) - Batch of 2024
Offered by Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg
4.1
More than a University, A Global Experience
Tips: Before joining FAU, students should know that the university has a rigorous academic environment with a strong focus on independent learning, so it helps to start accommodation and visa formalities early. My transition was smooth overall, and the biggest cultural shift was adapting to Germany's punctuality, independence, and structured way of life. I did not avail of any scholarship during my exchange semester. Overall, I am very satisfied with FAU, my course, and Germany, as the experience provided excellent academic exposure, an international learning environment, and valuable personal growth.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1750
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
Reviewed on 28 Sep 2026Read more
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Master of Science in Electromobility - Batch of 2027
Offered by Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg
4.6
Its a really good college with lot of facilities and support for your career growth.
Tips: Before joining this college, just understand that before you sit in a class, the professor uploads the lecture slides that he is going to teach the Next day. Study that and go to the class, it will be beneficial. You will understand well and can able to participate in the discussions represented in the lecture.
Likes (Value for money): The feel of FAU is 72 euros per semester which is the least I have seen on any public university in Germany. For the number of feels, the facilities and infrastructure it provides is really good. The library has a wide collection and plenty of study space for everyone, the lecture halls are big and it feels like an ideal university class.
Dislikes (Internships): Getting an internship depends on student skill set and experience and not on college. There are plenty of internships available related to the field, compared to a full-time job. I rate it as 3, as it is not relevant to college. Moreover, companies prefer students who have mandatory internships in their curriculum. So if you have a mandatory internship on your curriculum, then you will get it if you apply consistently, keeping your options open.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 800
Prepping time for classes5 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 60000
Reviewed on 26 Sep 2026Read more
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Master of Science in Electromobility - Batch of 2026
Offered by Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg
2.5
My uni is good and all you need is good German skills and hard work
Tips: Yes Germans won't accept immigrants; university is tough Getting scholarship is bit hard, not so easy Especially in my state, Bavaria, it is a bit hard for new people. You can see a lot of culture here, so it is better not to visit the southern part of Germany. The uni is good, but you need to work hard.
Likes (Safety): So all over Germany is safe except for big cities like Frankfurt and Berlin When I went to Food All Match, you will feel unsafe and there are more racist people; please kindly avoid going there A good experience is that Germans are very helpful and kind people.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): Currently, we have no part-time jobs; the market is too slow now and very hard for everyone Very few companies sponsor visas. They are all looking for the medical field currently, so all the IT people, please do not come here; it is very hard now and requires learning a language.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1000
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 45100
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026Read more
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Master of Science in Physics - Batch of 2023
Offered by Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg
4.6
Top research, zero fees, quality life
Tips: Before joining, students should know that FAU is a large, research-heavy university where you are expected to be independent. Nobody chases you about deadlines or paperwork, so it helps to be organised from day one. Sort out housing early, since rooms in Erlangen go fast, and be ready for the bureaucracy.
Likes (Value for money): FAU charges no tuition fee for my programme. The only regular cost is the semester contribution, roughly 150 euros to 200 euros a semester, which covers student services and includes a public transport ticket for the region. For what that pays for, I think the rating of 5 is easy to justify.
Dislikes (Part time work): On-campus HiWi (student assistant) jobs are fairly easy to find at FAU, especially in Physics, engineering and computer science. Most of them involve lab support, data analysis, coding, tutoring or correcting exercise sheets. Research groups like ECAP, where I worked, tend to hire students already doing a project or thesis with them, so knowing the professors helps.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 750
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
Reviewed on 25 Sep 2026Read more
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Master of Science in Chemistry - Batch of 2023
Offered by Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg
4.7
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Tips: I experienced some culture shock, the course was academically advanced and practically challenging. I received a Deutschland scholarship. Since there is no tuition fee and public transportation is covered in the semester fees, overall I am satisfied with my university and studying in Germany.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Not so many Indian restaurants around. I prefer cooking at home, but sometimes going out can be good if there a re indian options. Had a to travel a bit to go to indian restaurants, but this was 3 years ago, now there are more restaurants in Erlangen.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 950
Prepping time for classes38 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 42800
Reviewed on 25 Sep 2026Read more
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