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Do I have to pay tuition fees?
FAU does not charge tuition fees. You only have to pay an administrative fee of currently (summer 2025) 72 € per semester (i.e. twice a year).
Does FAU provide scholarships?
No. As we are a public university and don’t charge tuition fees, FAU does not dispose of a scholarship system. But you can apply for scholarships at other institutions, such as the German Academic Exchange service (DAAD). To gain a comprehensive overview about scholarship options in Germany, please click here.
In addition to the information above, we would like to draw your attention to these scholarship offers:
- IMPRS-PM scholarship, provided by our local Max Planck Center for Physics and Medicine
- Scholarships for Latin American students, provided by our Bavarian Center for Latin America (BAYLAT)
- Scholarships for students from Pakistan and Afghanistan, provided by the Hanns Seidel Foundation
- Scholarships for German-speaking students, provided by the Norbert Janssen Foundation
Can I study the Bachelor’s program in English?
No. The Bachelor’s program in Medical Engineering is offered in German only. German language requirements are DSH 2, TestDaF 4 or equivalent. Please be aware that the academic vocabulary is more difficult to understand than daily life German.
Can I study the Master’s program Medical Engineering at FAU completely in English?
Yes, but only the specializations “Medical Image and Data Processing”, “Health and Medical Data Analytics“ and “Medical Robotics” are taught in English. These specializations focus on programming, pattern recognition, algorithms and data structures or robotics. Please be aware that a students with English and German skills have a bigger variety of lectures to choose from, as some optional courses are in German.
Please note that many Germans don’t speak English. Therefore, we highly recommend that you take at least a basic German course before you start your studies at FAU. It will make dealing with daily life taks and administrative matters a lot easier. If you want to work in Germany after graduating, solid German skills will be one of the decisive factors in whether you are hired or not. Please keep this in mind and make sure to reach at least B1 level (i.e. intermediate German skills) via the free German courses offered at the university while you are enrolled in your program.
Our other two specializations, “Medical Devices and Prosthetics” and “Medical Electronics”, are taught in German only and require very advanced German skills (DSH 2 or TestDaF 4, but also keep in mind that academic vocabulary is more difficult to understand than daily life German).
If you only fulfill the English requirements, please make sure that you choose one of the English specializations when you apply for the Master’s program, otherwise we will have to reject your application.
Are there any student discounts for public transport?
Since winter semester 2023/24, the semester fee does no longer cover public transport. Students have the option to purchase the “Bildungsticket” for public transport for 38 € per month, which allows you to use all kinds of public transport at any time of day. More information on the “Bildungsticket” can be found here.
What are the general costs of living in Germany?
Expenses for a student living in Erlangen generally range around 930 Euros per month. Depending on the options available, you have to expect to pay between 350 and 500 Euros for rent. Please find more details here.