Index

Numerus clausus (NC)

Admissions restriction that limits access to some degree programmes which are particularly popular and only have of a limited capacity for student intake. Places in the NC degree programmes are either awarded by the university itself or nationwide by the Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung (Foundation for University Admissions, formerly ZVS). Current NC entry grades may be found here:

www.fau.de/nc (German only)

One-subject Bachelor’s Degree (Ein-Fach-Bachelor)

In contrast to the two-subject Bachelor’s degree (Zwei-Fach-Bachelor), you only study one subject in which you focus on certain topics. At FAU, all Bachelor of Science degree programmes, i.e. all disciplines at the Faculty of Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering, are one-subject Bachelor’s degrees. However, there are also some one-subject Bachelor of Arts degrees in the humanities and in economics.

Online catalogue (OPACPlus)

The online catalogue of the University Library includes the printed media of all libraries at FAU and allows access to all licensed e-media and databases. In addition, searches can be made in free data sources as well as in the Bavarian library catalogue B3Kat.  The catalogue shows the availability of the media, links to full texts and allows ordering and reserving media. Integrated in the catalogue is access to the library account, where borrowed media can be renewed.

In the online catalogue, you can also access the document delivery service FAUdok and interlibrary loan for literature that is not available at FAU.

Information on further services can be found on the University Library homepage.

Photocopying

Almost every library at FAU is equipped with copying machines. Additional copying machines may be found in many lecture buildings. Payments are made with your student ID card, the FAUcard.

Placements and internships

Internships and placements (for instance in trade and industrial companies) provide you with first experiences in professional life. In a number of university degree programmes, such placements and internships outside the university are part of your training and have to be completed during the holidays. For further information, please consult the respective examination regulations. You can find internships and other job offers on the Job portal for FAU students.

www.stellenwerk-fau.de (German only)

President

The head of a university, who is elected for up to six years and is usually one of the professors. In theory, however, the president does not have to be a member of the university and does not even have to be a professor. At other universities, the president is also referred to as the rector. Formal (slightly outdated) form of address: Magnificence. At present, Prof. Dr. Joachim Hornegger is the President of FAU.

www.fau.eu/university/administration-and-committees/executive-board/

Public transport

The “Bildungsticket” covers the entire VGN network. It allows students to use all forms of transport in the network.

More information is available on our website.

Reading list

In the first session of a class or lecture, a list of books is frequently handed out which are recommended as an introduction to the course.

Referat

Referat has more than one meaning in German. You may be familiar with the term as a graded presentation. Referat can also refer to a specific administrative office. At FAU, examples of Referat include the Central Office for International Affairs (Referat für Internationale Angelegenheiten) and the Office for Quality Management, Degree Programme Development, and Legal Affairs (Referat für Qualitätsmanagement, Studienprogrammentwicklung und Rechtsangelegenheiten).

Restaurants and Cafeterias

The restaurants and cafeterias in Erlangen and Nuremberg are operated by Student Services Erlangen-Nürnberg. The current menu can be found in the FAU-App or online at:

www.studentenwerk.fau.de/verpflegung/de/speiseplaene.shtml (German only)

It can also be accessed via smartphone at:

http://stwer.my-mensa.de (German only)