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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(57 courses)
INR 0 - 13 LGet Fee Details
Duration2 years-30 months
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 61 - 100, IELTS: 5 - 6, GRE: 50 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(28 courses)
INR 0 - 25 LGet Fee Details
Duration3 years-49 months
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 80 & Above, IELTS: 5.5 & Above
M.A.(45 courses)
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Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 80 - 95, IELTS: 5.5 - 7
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FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg is considered a really good university. For Indian students, it may be a real game-changer as it's a public university with no tuition charges.

As per QS rankings, FAU Nuremberg is the number #1 public university in Erlangen, Germany. Globally, this institution is ranked #218 in the QS World rankings 2027.

Indian students can get placed at some of the best companies in that area, like - 

  • Siemens
  • Bosch
  • Delloitte 
  • Adidas 

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4.2/5
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  • 59% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Multi-dimensional
Friendly
Sporty
Internships3.6
Part time work3.8
Post study jobs3.7
Quality of faculty4.3
Student Life4.3
Value for money4.5
Public transportation4.7
Safety4.7
Indian Food4
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Master of Science in International Information Systems - Batch of 2023
4.5
A great learning experience with excellent opportunities
Tips: We need to have an open mindset when coming to a new country, as the cultural shift is real. The way we approach things in India is quite different, and you will definitely learn a lot from adapting to a new culture and environment. I did not avail myself of any scholarship. FAU is a publicly funded university, so there was only a nominal semester fee of around 300 euros every 6 months (each semester). I am very satisfied with the course, university, and Germany as a country. It has been a very positive and enriching experience.
Likes (Internships): There are always openings for internships in the companies. You just need to be proactive to find those. Companies hire interns to get their work done cheaper, and for students it provides a great atmosphere to explore working in the corporate setup. Yes, there are a lot of vacancies and openings for internships. There can sometimes be paid internships as well.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): I rated it 4 because I bagged 3 successful job roles upon completing the degree. Once you successfully clear an interview and have a work contact, the visa office provides you with a relevant work visa based on your salary. And as a student, you can stay in the country for 18 additional months to find jobs. Salary package range is between 52k and 62k for a fresher in the IT industry.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 800
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 65500
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026Read more
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MSc Advanced Signal Processing and Communications Engineering - Batch of 2022
4.0
FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg: Germany's #1 innovator
Tips: Transition is in general a character build-up that Germany does to you. It makes you take ownership of your own career with your own responsibilities. That itself is a big cultural shift. From taking care of your personal lifestyle needs to taking care of your studies and then part-time jobs, the level of independence and ownership that you are supposed to take, for example, preps, assignments, projects, and thesis—it's a wide range of spectrum.
Likes (Value for money): There was zero tuition fee in my course. Hence, the value for money in terms of the expertise that can be gained with little investment is, of course, highly positive. Currently the job opportunities are a bit fewer in the market for students, especially relevant technical ones. Otherwise, a high positive value for money is there.
Dislikes (Internships): The majority of the courses do not have a "mandatory internship," which becomes a problem for being hired as an intern because the majority of internship opportunities are for mandatory interns. There are sufficient available internship opportunities relevant to my study program in industry and academia, both.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 850
Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 68000
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026Read more
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Master of Science in Medical Technology - Batch of 2023
3.8
The university is in itself one of the best for the chosen course of study.
Tips: Knowledge of German is an almost must-have. The presence of Siemens in the city makes it easier for students to get a job, provided they know all the right documentation before coming here. Sometimes consulting an education and transition counselor helps, and I also help with this.
Likes (Public transportation): The city of Erlangen is extremely well connected via public transport. Be it local trains, buses, or in the nearby adjoining cities by the metro or U-Bahn, as they call it here. The Deutschland ticket makes it easier to avail any kind of public transport except the ICE trains.
Dislikes (Internships): In Germany, you have to find such options on your own, and it has nothing to do with the university. More than internships, people tend to lean more towards part-time or student jobs known as HiWi. Internships are often unpaid or overworked, and that stresses your studies.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 2000
Prepping time for classes45 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 62000
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026Read more
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M.Sc in Data Science - Batch of 2026
5.0
International Exposure with strong academic and research opportunities.
Tips: Before coming to FAU, be ready to take 100% ownership of your studies. Professors won't check up on you, so managing your own study schedule and prepping for Klausuren (exams) well in advance is essential. Outside the classroom, Germany—and the Erlangen-Nuremberg region in particular—offers a great quality of life. The VGN transport network makes commuting between campus buildings and neighboring cities effortless, and the local industry ties give you solid career prospects once you settle in.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1100
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 56000
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026Read more
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MSc Advanced Optical Technologies - Batch of 2025
4.4
Excellent education system with a lot of freedom
Tips: Yes, many things were different but smooth because people were very supportive and helpful. Traffic rules, punctuality, cooking on my own, managing budget and time. No, there was no scholarship involved. 100% satisfied with the course and the people. I learned so much and developed.
Likes (Indian Food): Vegan and vegetarian options are there, and the supermarkets have a lot of options, apart from Indian stores where you can get Indian ingredients. For meat eaters, there are many options too. I prefer eating at home, but sometimes I go out to eat. Food at the canteen is cheaper than in the restaurants.
Dislikes (Part time work): Part-time work gets a low rating because landing a job here has become extremely competitive. On-campus student assistant roles (HiWi positions) are scarce due to faculty budget cuts, and dozens of students apply for every single open spot. As a result, most of us end up taking off-campus jobs—like working shifts in warehouses, delivery, or gastronomy around Nuremberg—just to pay rent and cover monthly expenses, even if it has zero relation to our field of study.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 520
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026Read more
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Master of Science in Electromobility - Batch of 2026
4.6
A Rewarding Journey of Academic Growth and Cultural Adaptation in Germany.
Tips: The academic culture shock coming from India to Germany is real. At FAU, self-study is everything—you are responsible for managing your own time and mastering lecture material independently. Juggling daily cooking and chores on top of your coursework feels overwhelming for the first month, but everyone adapts quickly. Financially, there is no scholarship for me, but the student Semesterticket cuts down monthly transit expenses significantly across the VGN region. I'm really happy with my choice—FAU offers fantastic education standards and a very welcoming setup for international students.
Likes (Safety): I gave safety a 5/5 because living between Erlangen and Nuremberg feels completely secure, even late at night. The VGN public transport network—buses, night lines, and S-Bahns—runs smoothly and feels safe to take alone after dark. In Erlangen especially, everyone bikes everywhere at all hours without any hassle. The streets and train stations are well lit, people are generally helpful if you ever get lost, and I’ve honestly never felt unsafe or run into trouble while out in the city.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Germany offers an excellent fast-track pathway to permanent residence within two years for local university graduates. While I would love to settle here permanently due to the high quality of life, the intense bureaucracy and heavy language barriers make the actual process quite challenging.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 800
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 60000
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026Read more
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Answered 6 months ago

Yes there are many students from other countries studying at Friedrich Alexander University as over 30000 students attend Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen Nuremberg (FAU) with over 4000 of them coming from other countries also the institution draws a sizable number of international students f

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Kanishka Gambhir

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Answered a year ago

Estimated cost of attendance for FAU for living at university campus for UG and PG students is mentioned below- 

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UG Cost 2025-26

PG Cost 2025-26 

Tuition and Fees 

USD 20,760 (INR 17L) 

USD 19,056 (16.4L) 

Books and supply 

USD 1,288 (INR 1.1L) 

USD 1,288 (INR 1.1L) 

Living Expenses - Housing 

USD 11,324 (INR 9.7L) 

USD 11,324 (INR 9.7L) 

Living Expenses- Food

USD 5,090 (INR 4.3L) 

USD 5,090 (INR 4.3L) 

Travel

USD 2,390 (INR 2L) 

USD 2,390 (INR 2L) 

Personal Expenses 

USD 5,020 (INR 4.3L) 

USD 5,020 (INR 4.3) 

Total

USD 45,872 (39.5L) 

USD 44,168 (INR 38L) 

(1 USD = INR 86.31)

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Answered a year ago

Some of the FAU fields where most of the alumni excelled are Leadership, Business Development, Team Leadership, Social Media, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Public Speaking, Project Management, Sales, etc. and many more

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Answered a year ago

There are six campuses of FAU, which are located at the southeast Florida coast. The main campus of this university is Boca Raton, Florida. More than 70% of students take classes at Boca Raton campus. Other campuses are John D. MacArthur Campus, Davie, Harbor Ranch Campus, Fort Lauderdale and Dania

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Answered a year ago

 MS-BA program lasts for 12 months. To get admission into this course, students must have the mentioned below requirements-

  • UG degree with GPA of 3.0 or above
  • GRE score of 295
  • GMAT score of 495
  • Academic transcripts of UG degree
  • English proficiency score

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