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FAU student survey (FAU-St)

Each year in January, students are asked to share their opinions about studying conditions in an online student survey. It is worthwhile to participate since the results are taken seriously and have a direct impact on University policy. The aim of the survey is to improve studying conditions at FAU in the long run. More information and links to the results of past surveys are available on the pages on evaluating studying conditions and quality management.

OPUS FAU

The online publication system OPUS FAU is the central electronic archiving and publication platform for all FAU members. Qualified scientific works from research and teaching may be published here free of charge. The full texts are thus permanently available to the global public and are searchable and citable via catalogues and search engines.

Library Study Rooms Navigator

Where can I find a study room with WiFi and a scanner that’s open in the evening? The University Library’s Library Study Rooms Navigator knows!

In addition to the traditional quiet rooms, many of FAU’s libraries also have various study areas such as individual study booths, lounge areas, computer work stations or special rooms for blind people or parents with children. The Library Study Rooms Navigator provides information about the technical facilities and working conditions in these areas – with photos of the work spaces, maps, information about opening hours and instructions on how to get there using public transport.

UB Coach

The University Library (UB) provides an overview of its services for FAU members and the opportunity to book an appointment with one of its expert staff online with the UB Coach. Information and advice is available on research, publishing, copyright, licensing, publishing rights, academic work and networking.

Social Media

Welcome to FAU’s social media universe where you can find links to our posts, tweets and blogs so you can stay up to date about university life at FAU.

  • Facebook: Find out about important dates and what is going on at FAU on Facebook pages in German and English.
  • Twitter: If you never want to miss an important date you can follow FAU on Twitter. On the FAU Twitter feed you can find all events and dates FAU students should be aware of.
  • Instagram: See more of FAU: images of the University and various aspects of student life are posted on our Instagram feed several times a week. The University also reposts images from other Instagram users. You can find FAU under the name uni_fau and all images include the hashtags #unifau and #fau_germany.
  • FAU app: The free FAU app for iOS and Android keeps you up-to-date when you’re on the go. What’s my professor’s e-mail address? Which room is my seminar in? What’s on the menu today? In the FAU app you can find the answers to these and many more questions.
  • YouTube: A video presentation of FAU in German and English is available on YouTube. Whether information on our degree programmes, interesting reports on research and teaching or videos about our events – you can always be part of it on YouTube.

Professional development: degree programmes for working professionals

FAU is committed to life-long learning and plays its part in this initiative by organising degree programmes for people who are in employment which are designed to enable them to combine studying with working full-time.

Professional Master’s degree programmes

 

Language Service for students

The Language Service can provide English translations of German documents, such as those needed for stays abroad, and supports graduates and postdoctoral researchers by offering proof-reading and translation services for publications. Please note that the translation services are subject to a fee.

Language Service for students

 

Social counselling from Student Services

Student Services provides social counselling on issues such as financial difficulties, studying with children, and studying with disabilities or chronic illnesses.

Further information: Sozialberatung des Studentenwerks

 

Legal advice from Student Services

Student Services Erlangen-Nürnberg offer free legal advice for students. This includes practical advice for all legal difficulties related to your studies in Germany in the following areas: labour law, international law, tenancy law, examination law and contractual law.

Further information (in German).

Office of Equal Opportunities

Office of Equal Opportunities is responsible for all issues related to equality at FAU and offers advice on discrimination and sexual harassment.

Further information: Office of Equal Opportunities (German)