Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Germany | Erlangen, Germany
Germany | Erlangen, Germany
Established in 1743, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is among Germany's largest universities, comprising five faculties and approximately 600 professorships. The university secured over €210 million in third-party funding in 2019, with €70 million sourced from industry collaborations, underscoring its research prowess. FAU focuses on pressing societal challenges through interdisciplinary research initiatives such as Future Energy Systems, Optical Technologies, and Medical Engineering, reflecting its comprehensive academic offerings.
Strategic priorities like artificial intelligence involve more than 70 professorships across diverse fields, from Computer Science and Engineering to Sociology and Law. FAU’s strong ties with global enterprises like Siemens, Audi, and adidas, as well as renowned research institutes such as the Max Planck Society and Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, facilitate the swift application of research findings. Additionally, FAU supports innovation through its partnership with Zollhof, a leading tech incubator based in Nuremberg, benefiting startups with cutting-edge applied research.
In the 2025 QS World University Rankings, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) secured the 224th position globally, demonstrating consistent academic excellence. The university had ranked 229 in 2024, reflecting its steady upward trajectory. FAU is also among the top 200 universities worldwide in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, where it held the 196th spot in 2023. These rankings highlight FAU's strengths in interdisciplinary research, industry collaboration, and academic reputation.
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