Karl-Dieter Grüske
On behalf of all the students and staff of the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nürnberg I would like to welcome you to our international website.
The University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, founded in 1743, is one of the oldest in the country and is particularly rich in tradition. It now boasts five faculties educating more than 26,000 students to the highest of standards. We excel not only in teaching, but also as a centre for high-class research of international renown.
Our university offers one of the broadest spectrums of courses available at any German university, at all levels from undergraduate to postgraduate. Students also enjoy excellent teaching in a vibrant, stimulating and friendly student town.
We are always particularly pleased to receive applications from students from all parts of the world, either to take all or part of their degree here or to participate in any one of a number of exchange programmes. Academic staff also come to the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg from all corners of the globe to teach and conduct research in an innovative, dynamic and future-oriented environment.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Karl-Dieter Grüske
Rector of the University Erlangen-Nürnberg
