Do you have any questions on what to study, or would you like individual advice during your studies?
The Student Advice Center is often the first port of call at FAU for prospective and current students who have any questions about studying. We provide confidential, neutral and unbiased advice. If we are not qualified to give advice on any particular matter, we can point you in the direction of someone who is.
We are happy to take time to discuss your concerns, in person, by phone or online via Zoom. We provide you comprehensive advice and work together to find a solution. All conversations are confidential.
You can call in during our drop-in consultation hours for information on any of the following topics, without long waiting times: degree programs on offer, admission requirements, application procedure for German and international prospective students, deadlines, formal questions and whom to contact for advice.
During an individual appointment we provide you with comprehensive advice on any questions you may have about starting to study or any more specific questions arising during your time at university.
Make an appointment
Please make an appointment with us to save yourself from having to wait. The points of contact are sorted according to faculty and organizational unit.
Contact details for study advisors at the Student Advice Center
10:00 - 13:00, Room U 1.033 (Regensburger Str. 160, Nürnberg), Mi (nur während der Vorlesungszeit in ungeraden Kalenderwochen)
9:00 - 12:00, Mo. (telefonisch, virtuell nach Vereinbarung)
I (J. Wittmann) plan to offer consultations in Nuremberg on the following days during the summer semester 2025 (always on a Wednesday): April 23rd, May 7th and May 21st, June 4th and June 18th, July 2nd and July 16th
FAU stands for intercultural diversity, openness and tolerance. We are committed to helping refugees find their way to our university and doing the best we can to support them. We would like to welcome you to FAU and offer information about studying at our university and our German courses on this website.
Student Service Centers and/or subject advisors are available at each of the faculties where you can get information on the structure of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs and how to plan your studies. The Center for Teacher Education (ZfL) offers students from all faculties advice on teaching degree programs (Lehramt).
Our advice is available to both prospective and current students. We provide confidential, neutral and unbiased advice in a safe atmosphere. We consider your current situation, your goals and resources for the decision-making processes and work together with you to explore various options and possible solutions.
You can call in to one of our drop-in consultation sessions without making an appointment. If you would prefer, you can also make an appointment for a personal consultation. We can talk neutrally about all your concerns relating to studying. The meetings are held in a confidential setting.
In our work, it is also important that we bolster your own personal skills. We naturally all have a good knowledge of examination and admission regulations and the relevant administrative processes at FAU.
What do we stand for?
Our advice sessions center around you, focusing on your concerns, your personal strengths, skills and interests. We do not judge your individual situation.
We take an unbiased and solution-oriented approach. We give you information aimed at helping you find possible solutions and options that are most suitable for you and that you can put into practice.
We accompany you during the orientation or decision-making phase.
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The Student Advice Center is located
in Erlangen in Halbmondstraße 6-8 (Mondays to Thursdays from 9 am to 4 pm and Fridays from 9 am to 2 pm)
in Nuremberg in Lange Gasse 20 (by appointment only)
Since 1974, advisors from the Student Advice Service (IBZ) have been supporting prospective students and students in choosing their degree program and during their studies. In 1999, the Career Service was integrated into the Student Advice Service to provide students leaving the university with advice. In 2024, the Student Advice and Career Service was renamed Student Advice Center and celebrated its 50 year anniversary.
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We work closely with a wide network of partners from FAU and beyond, including
FAU’s University Administration
Subject advisors at the faculties
Agentur für Arbeit – Federal Employment Agency
Student advice centers at Bavarian universities
Schools
By remaining in contact and regularly exchanging ideas with our cooperation partners we can provide you with comprehensive support during your studies.
FAU information days and the “Unitag” project
The FAU information days are held each year in September. High school students can attend more than 70 presentations in Erlangen and Nuremberg and find out all about what FAU has to offer.
FAU is involved in the project “Unitag” to encourage gifted and talented high school students.
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