Tips for getting started at FAU
Welcome to FAU!
We have put together a list of tips and contacts to help you get started with your studies.
Lectures in winter semester 2025/2026 start on Monday October 13, 2025. All semester dates can be found here.
- Checklist for starting your studies
- Introductory events and pre-semester courses
- Schedule and course catalog
- Living in Erlangen, Nuremberg and the surrounding area
- Financing your studies
- IdM, Email, WiFi, Software courses
- Studying with special requirements
- Meet and connect with new people
- Advice and Services
- Leisure time
- Mobility
- Rights and obligations
Information on organizing your studies can be found on this page: fau.eu/education/study-organisation