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FAU - Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg

Expatrio 2024-02-15
FAU - Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg

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The Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) is a large public research university based across two city campuses, one in Erlangen and one in Nuremberg, in the southern German state of Bavaria.

The university’s teaching and research frameworks are underpinned by an interdisciplinary Humboldtian approach. FAU is the third biggest research-led university in Germany and the second biggest public university in Bavaria. The university is one of the top Germany institutions for Engineering, Technology and Computer Sciences.

 

 

FAU in numbers

1743

Founding Year

Students

International students

Faculties

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Degree programs

 

FAU was founded in 1743. There are over 38,000 students enrolled, 5,000 of which are international (non-German) citizens. Prospective students can choose from over 260 degree programs taught across 5 faculties.

 

More about FAU

Students can gain Bachelor's, Master's and Teaching degrees from FAU, with 1/3 studying in Nuremberg and 1/3 in Erlangen. At either campus first year students can take advantage of city-centre accommodation whilst all students enjoy excellent facilities including a vast library and sporting amenities.

The university regularly appears highly in international rankings for Engineering, Chemistry, Metallurgy and Medical Technology. FAU has a committed global outlook and welcomes international students, who are well-supported via the Central Office for International Affairs (RIA). As a public university many international students are able to study for free at FAU. Students are also supported via the Student Advice and Careers Service (IBZ).

Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)2

 

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At Expatrio, we offer Incoming Insurance as part of our Value Package and Health Insurance Plus. We partner with a highly recommended provider that has over 60 years’ experience in covering global mobility. This insurance covers you for the first days or weeks of living in Germany, meaning the time between your arrival and the start of your course. The Incoming Insurance is not only mandatory for your visa application, but also necessary, because your public healthcare cover will only start from your first day of enrollment or work.


Health Insurance

Private or Public Health Insurance cover is absolutely essential for every type of visa and for any resident in Germany. At Expatrio, we can help students aged under 30 to register for Public Health Insurance at the discounted student rate. We partner with TK (Techniker Krankenkasse), the biggest and one of the most popular public health funds in Germany. We also offer Private Health Insurance options if applicable to the individual situation.

Current Account

You will also need to set up a Current Account; you do not need this in order to get your visa but it is much easier to have this completed prior to your arrival in Germany. Once set-up, you can arrange for monthly living costs to be transferred from your Blocked Account to your Current Account each month. At Expatrio setting up your current account comes optionally with the Blocked Account, but can also be opened stand-alone.

ISIC Card

We can arrange your ISIC card: an international student identity card that gives you access to 150,000 discounts in over 130 countries. Many of these discounts are on leisure, food, and travel. The card is also a useful proof of ID and of student status. A virtual card can also be used in conjunction with the ISIC App. Again, this card is low in cost or even free as part of our Value Package.

 

Explore FAU degree programs taught exclusively in English:

  • Advanced Materials and Processes (MSc)
  • Advanced Optical Technologies (MSc)
  • Advanced Signal Processing and Communications Engineering (MSc)
  • Artificial Intelligence (MSc)
  • Computational and Applied Mathematics (MSc)
  • Chemistry (MSc)
  • Clean Energy Processes (BSc)
  • Clean Energy Processes (MSc)
  • Climate and Environmental Sciences (MSc)
  • Communications and Multimedia Engineering (MSc)
  • Computational Engineering (MSc)
  • Data Science (MSc)
  • Development Economics and International Studies (MA)
  • Economics (MSc)
  • English Studies (MA)
  • Human Rights (MA)
  • Information and Communication Technology (MSc)
  • Integrated Life Sciences (MSc)
  • International Business Studies (BSc)
  • International Business Studies (MSc)
  • International Economic Studies (BSc)
  • Materials Science and Engineering (MSc), programme start: winter term 2022/23
  • Molecular Medicine (MSc)
  • Molecular Science (MSc)
  • Nanotechnology (MSc), programme start: winter term 2022/23
  • Physical Activity and Health (MA)
  • Physics (MSc)
  • North American Studies: Culture and Literature (MA)
  • Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures (MA)

To know more about FAU study programs follow the link.

 

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  • Monthly fee: Only €5
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Health Insurance

Health insurance for your visa and stay in Germany

  • Incl. free Travel Health Insurance3
  • Immediate confirmation for visa application and university enrollment
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  • Extensive coverage incl. vaccinations
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TK - Your health insurance partner at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg

Take care of your studies - we take care of the bureaucracy!

Health insurance cover is mandatory by law for all residents in Germany, including international students.

Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) is one of Germany's leading public health insurance providers3 and a trustworthy partner of Expatrio. TK insures more than 10 million customers, making it Germany's best and largest health insurer. TK offers you:

  • Discounted rate for university students aged under 30
  • English language support and registration
  • Dental hygiene and basic dental treatment coverage
  • Coverage of vaccinations recommended by the International Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO)
  • TK Bonus Program

At Expatrio, we partner with TK to help register international students into the public healthcare system, ensuring they can apply for their visa and are legally covered during their studies.

TK - Official Health Partner
YOUR TK CONTACT
 

Kerstin Dumhard

Kerstin can help you with your health insurance to study in Nuremberg.

Feel free to reach out!

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[*] Up to €249 savings consists of: €49 cashback on blocked account set-up fees + up to €90 TK-Flex cashback + free travel health insurance worth up to €95 + free ISIC card worth up to €15. This offer is only valid for customers who apply for the Value Package. Expatrio reserves the right to cancel this promotion at any point in time. Special terms and conditions apply.

1. Value Package customers can receive their €49 cashback after activating both their blocked account and health insurance.

2. TK-Flex is an elective tariff and only available for eligible TK health insurance customers. Once the TK membership is activated, TK-Flex can commence. Expatrio will provide the customer with detailed guidelines on how to do this. Within TK-Flex, users have the option to deselect/opt out of services they do not need. In return, there is a cashback bonus of up to €90 per year. However, if the services are needed after all, TK customers can reactivate their health insurance coverage by paying a deductible of €24 per service (up to €120) per year. Please refer to our TK-Flex page for more information.

3. In the issue 07/2023, Focus-Money business magazine awarded TK “Best Student Health Insurance Fund”.

4. DR-WALTER has been awarded the Super Star Award by the Study Travel Magazine.
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