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Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg Rankings 2026

Map Pin IconErlangen, Germany
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#174 in World

#17 in Germany

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Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg Ranking

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#174

THE Ranking

#201

ARWU Ranking

#201

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#232

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#288
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Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg Course Ranking

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Law and Legal Studies251251– / –
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Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering151151– / –
Medicine201172– / –
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Physics and Astronomy151151– / –
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Arts and Humanities176176– / –
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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 67% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Multi-dimensional
Academically oriented
Friendly
Easy going
Internships3.5
Part time work3.8
Post study jobs4.1
Quality of faculty4.3
Student Life4.3
Value for money4.4
Public transportation4.5
Safety4.6
Indian Food3.8
Permanent Immigration4.1
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Master of Science in Electromobility - Batch of 2026
4.4
Decent college. But going for TUs is advisable. Also should come with some professional experience.
Tips: The course lets you specialize in the field of your choice. It's very flexible. Machine Learning is very popular at FAU. Also they are good at Robotics. If these are your areas of interest, joining the course would be recommended. These topics have lots of research and work opportunities within the university.
Likes (Indian Food): There are really good Indian restaurants available, and also Indian stores are there. The pricing is decent. A meal will cost you between 15 to 20 euros per person. I prefer cooking at home, like most of the students. All the groceries that you need are available at the supermarket or Indian stores.
Dislikes (Internships): It is really competitive and not so many internships are available as there are many students. There are a few big companies in the area, but they prefer students with work experience. Also German Language is highly desired by recruiters. Not much guidance is available. They are relevant to the course.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1125
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 56225
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025Read more
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MSc Computational Engineering - Batch of 2027
4.6
University is known for its best research across Germany.
Tips: The cultural shift is very important in Germany. You have to accept what they are doing and follow the rules and regulations properly. I haven't applied for any scholarship yet as I am managing my expenses through my part time job and I am satisfied with the university's work ethic and supportiveness.
Likes (Student Life): I spend my day in lectures or the library at the university. Many seminars, which are important for post study jobs and innovation, are organised in the university but I prefer online seminars only which are available in English. I am not currently involved in any community or student club but if one wants then there are clubs available for it.
Dislikes (Part time work): Currently, part-time jobs are hard to get as there is are many of competition for them but after getting one, you can get around 12.80 euros - 14.53 euros per hour as per the job field. Jobs are easily manageable as you have to set availability 1 week ago and if you have lectures, you can set availability for the evening or else you can leave that spot for others who are free at that time.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 650
Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025Read more
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Master of Science in Electromobility - Batch of 2025
4.4
The faculty are welcoming and our university has many research-oriented jobs.
Tips: From 2024 onwards, the recession significantly decreased part-time and full-time opportunities, especially in the Automotive domain. Universities have many research-oriented jobs, which are called HIWI, and Erlangen has Schaeffler, Siemens, Adidas, and PUMA companies. The average salary is 12-13 euros per hour which is the minimum wage for internships, for working student jobs it is somewhere between 17-21 euros per hour depending on the company. I did not avail of any scholarships and with an educational loan, I did my blocked account and was able to pay it back in 2 years with my part-time job. Since ours was the first batch I would say I am not completely satisfied with the course however it's improved now. Everyone will experience a different environment and cultural difference.
Likes (Public transportation): With the Deutschland ticket, which is 58 euros per month, with a student discount, I pay 29 euros per month, and it covers almost all kinds of transportation except the ICE, NightJets, and other High-speed trains across Germany. The bus connections across Erlangen and to the university are very good.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 700
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 60000
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025Read more
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Master of Science in Electromobility - Batch of 2026
4
Friedrich Alexander University is a wonderful place to study, engage in college activities.
Tips: Before my master's education, I worked at Reliance Industries Limited as an Electrical Reliability Engineer, which provided me with valuable insights into the nuances of Electrical Engineering. Availability of scholarships was difficult since I didn't know about the opportunities. At present, I feel content with my university choice.
Likes (Value for money): Friedrich Alexander University, Erlangen is a public University where the semester contribution is nominal, as per the German Education System. The quality of study is excellent and hence the semester contribution is justified. The reason for selecting 5 for value for money is the ratio of educational quality to semester contribution is very high.
Dislikes (Part time work): It has been three months since I joined the university. The current focus area is on studying the concepts and securing excellent grades by grabbing the learning opportunities. The quality of study is excellent at Friedrich Alexander University, Erlangen.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 934
Prepping time for classes16 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2024Read more
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M.Sc in Data Science - Batch of 2023
3.8
Overall good university.
Tips: It’s a research-oriented university. Erlangen is quite an expensive city and finding accommodation is really tough. It gets quite cold in winter. Finding a work or part time job is not that difficult, so if you intend to do part-time job it’s manageable to live with these expenses.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 904
Prepping time for classes5 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2023Read more
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M.Sc in Data Science - Batch of 2024
4.3
Great research opportunities
Tips: Visa process and course content for which they are applying and the desired course should cover prerequisites of the course. Always check course requirements. Apply to the university as soon as possible if you want admission. Immediately start looking for accommodation once accepted.
Likes (Permanent Immigration): Easy PR process. Minimum 2 years of tax contribution required. After completion of study 18 month work visa can be provided. The salary for post graduate student after completion of course is high. Lower unemployment rate and wide opportunity for professional career.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Not enough Indian origin food options in city. There are 2-3 Indian restaurants which provide all types of Indian food but the price is high. Instead of eating outside, I prefer cooking by myself. Egg is almost in every grocery we buy. So less options for vegans and vegetarians.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 656
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 55647
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2022Read more
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How much does it cost to attend FAU?

Answered 4 months ago

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

  Particulars

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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Ridhi

Contributor-Level 10

What field do notable alumni of the FAU excelled?

Answered 4 months 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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Shavya Verma

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Where is FAU located?

Answered 5 months 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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Gunjan Thapa

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What are the admission requirements for FAU MS-BA course?

Answered 5 months 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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Gunjan Thapa

Contributor-Level 10

Is the Traditional MS-BA course at FAU STEM?

Answered 5 months ago

Yes, Florida Atlantic University Traditional MS in Business Analytics course is STEM with an emphasis on Artificial Intelligence that provides a strong curriculum that teaches Business graduate students methods and tools to extract, curate, analyze, preserve, mine, visualize, and present structure a

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