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Working in Germany

You must take several things into consideration if you want to work in Germany, for example all the rules regarding income tax and social security contributions. All the relevant information is available on our website.

Formalities for exchange students

Exchange students will receive an e-mail with all the information they need on the formalities they have to complete whilst studying. If you have any questions you can contact the Office of International Affairs (RIA) directly.

Enrolling at FAU

Exchange students can enrol at FAU for one or two semesters. They are enrolled for a fixed term at the University and have the same rights as regular students. International students who are completing their entire degree programme at FAU should register as a regular student.

Church organisations

Church organisations in Erlangen, Nuremberg and the surrounding area are open to all individuals regardless of their faith.

Help and advice at FAU

There are a number of different advice and service centres available at FAU. In addition to services offered by Student Services (such as the counselling service), the University offers several services of its own. The Diversity Scouts from the Office of Equality and Diversity are available to help with anything relating to gender and diversity. Staff at the student service centres and the international offices at the faculties and departments can give you information about anything to do with your course.

Technical services at FAU

There are several computer systems which you will need to use at FAU. The most important are the Identity Management System (IDM) and mein campus. In mein campus, you can print out your enrolment certificate and register for examinations. Your grades are also recorded in mein campus.

The Erlangen Regional Computing Centre (RRZE) provides technical services for FAU. On their website, you can find out all you need to know about computer rooms, your FAU e-mail address, the FAUbox and internet access at FAU. An overview of all online portals at FAU is available on this website.

Buddy programme (Central Office for International Affairs)

The FAU buddy programme aims to promote exchange between German and international students and help exchange students and students participating in exchange programmes to get to know Erlangen and Nuremberg when they first arrive. Detailed information on the buddy programme.

Activating your IDM user account

In order to use the FAU online services, you have to activate your IDM (account Identity Management System). Instructions are available on our website or in our video.

 

Leisure activities

Erlangen and Nuremberg have a lot to offer, not only as university towns but also in the way of leisure activities. An overview of the diverse cultural and leisure activities on offer is available on our website.

Advice for students with disabilities

Students in Erlangen and Nuremberg have several options for obtaining advice on studying with a disability.

The Student Advice Center at FAU offers advice for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses. For general information and support, you can also contact the disability liaison officer at FAU, Dr. Jürgen Gündel.