Index

1.1. Checklist before studies

Before you travel to Germany:

  • Apply for a visa/residence permit. Check the regulations which apply to your home country.
  • Look for accommodation in Erlangen and the surrounding area (via FAU’s accommodation service or private advertisements). See more information on the FAU website.

After your arrival in Germany:

  • Register with the registration authorities of the city of Erlangen and apply for an income tax card.
  • Open a bank account with a German bank.
  • Get health and liability insurance: see more information on the FAU website.
  • Enrole at the university: See more information on the FAU website.
  • As soon as you receive your login data: activate your IdM account and e-mail address. (In this Youtube video we want to guide you through the activation of the most important services in your IdM account).
  • Activate your FAU Card: library-access and canteen.
  • Register for courses: meinCampus (website available in German), StudOn (website available in German).
  • Register for language courses: Oktis (website available in German).
  • Read the examination regulations and check the module plan. See more information on the FAU website (website available in German).
  • If you need any advice, get in contact the Student Advice Center. See more information on the FAU website.