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Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg

With over 280 years of history the Friedrich-Alexander University is one of the most renowned universities in Germany. With over 25000 students and 250 chairs, the university is also the second largest in Federal State of Bavaria. The culture and economy of the region profit greatly from the university, which, in its turn, welcomes the stimulation and challenges offered by its partners in local business, politics and culture.

The range of subjects on offer at the university is one of the most comprehensive in Germany. Interdisciplinary networking, combined with intensive and flexible co-operation between the departments enhances the spectrum of opportunity for study which is all but unique in its breadth. The range on offer is influenced ever more greatly by the demand for courses taught in English.

The University of Erlangen-Nuremberg has a research-intensive focus. This focus promotes the continuous development of new professional profiles, degree programs and areas of expertise which, in turn, lead to innovative working practices.

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Nuremberg - An exciting location

Lively, urban and cosmopolitan - but also relaxed, compact and with lots of personal touches, Nuremberg is not only good for working, it is also a great city for living. In 2007, Nuremberg was ranked among the top European cities for managers and early career professionals by 'manager-magazine.de' and among the top German cities in the quality of life survey by 'Wirtschaftswoche'.

Nuremberg is a modern city with a medieval touch. And with over half a million inhabitants it is also the economic and cultural center for 2.5 million people in the Metropolitan Region. With over 90,000 employed in 2000 IT companies, Nuremberg is one of the leading European technology and science regions, especially for information & communications. The city is also extremely well connected with direct flights to over 70 destinations in 21 countries.

About Germany

Germany is a country in Central Europe. It is bordered to the north by the North Sea, Denmark, and the Baltic Sea; to the east by Poland and the Czech Republic; to the south by Austria and Switzerland; and to the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

With 82 million inhabitants, it accounts for the largest population among the member states of the European Union and is home to the third-largest number of international migrants worldwide.

In 1949, after World War II, Germany was divided into two separate states—East Germany and West Germany—along the lines of Allied occupation. Germany was reunified in 1990. West Germany was a founding member of the European Community in 1957, which became the European Union in 1993. It is part of the Schengen zone and adopted the European currency, the euro, in 1999.

Germany is a federal parliamentary republic of sixteen states (Länder). The capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany is a member of the United Nations, NATO, G8, G20, OECD, and the WTO.

It is a major power with the world's fourth largest economy by nominal GDP and the fifth largest in purchasing power parity. It is the largest exporter and second largest importer of goods.

The country has developed a high standard of living and established a comprehensive system of social security. It holds a key position in European affairs and maintains a multitude of close partnerships on a global level. Germany is recognised as a scientific and technological leader in several fields.

Higher education in Germany

Germany has a lot to offer to foreign students, be they first-year students or postgraduates.

Universities here combine research and study, age-old traditions and modern technologies. They've been the scene of many groundbreaking discoveries and they're internationally renowned. German universities attract faculty and students from around the world.

Modern German universities also combine theoretical work with its practical application. They both educate and train - basic research is augmented by applied research. Interdisciplinary cooperation is common and many of them cooperate closely with multinational firms and with other research institutes in Germany and abroad. In the end, this increases the graduates' chances on the job market.

As to cost then the following applies as a rule of thumb: around 700 euro per month is required for a course of study in Germany, and this is on top of university tuition fees which are moderate compared to many other countries.

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Currency: Euro

Education: Less than €600 per semester

The fee must be paid at the start of each semester.

Accommodation: Student dorms between €200-300 per month with internet.

Sharing apartments with students could start from €160 per month.

Transportation costs: Per semester around € 110-140

Living costs:from €150 to €300 depending on life style

Nuremberg and Erlangen have an excellent public transportation network. Nuremberg offers you three underground lines, many trams, trains and buses. Erlangen has a large offer of trains and buses. The two cities are optimally connected by train and bus.

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The student hostels of the so-called Student Union (Studentenwerk) are spread all over Erlangen and Nuremberg. Many of them are located in the central area of the city.

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International students have a variety of places to work. You can find a part-time job, for example at local public companies, bars & cafes or even at the university as a „Research Assistant“. You are allowed to work up to 19 hours per week during semesters and full time during the breaks.

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