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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 branches of study “Medical Image and Data Processing”, “Health and Medical Data Analytics“ and “Medical Robotics” are taught in English. These branches of study 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 branches of study, “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 branches 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 29 € 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.