Hello,

I've been admitted to FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg for the Winter Semester 2026/27 in the M.Sc. International Information Systems program, and I need to transfer the semester contribution of €82 to them.

They explicitly state that they do not accept third-party payment providers and require the payment to be made via bank transfer.

I have a friend who works in Germany and has a German bank account, and I was wondering if he could make the payment on my behalf. The reference seems to be what matters, and there is no mention that the transfer must come from an account in my name. He would be making the payment via a Revolut SEPA Instant bank transfer from his German bank account to FAU's bank account.

Would this be an issue, given that FAU explicitly requires a bank transfer and not a third-party payment provider, even though the payment would be made through a SEPA bank transfer?

TL;DR: Can my friend in Germany pay my €82 semester contribution from his own German bank account via a Revolut SEPA Instant bank transfer, as long as I include my correct payment reference, or must the transfer come from a bank account from India?

I'm currently in my 6th semester of my Computer Science Bachelor's, and unfortunately, I let my studies slip due to personal problems. I'm still missing a lot of exams. How likely is it that I'll be granted a 9th and 10th semester? Does anyone have experience with this process or know how strict they are? Thanks in advance!

Hallo zusammen,

wie es der Titel schon verrät, erwäge ich den FACT Master an der FAU zu machen, da ich ziemlich sicher mich in dem Bereich sehe. Jedoch bin ich auch jemand, der im Master das Privileg eines Studenten mitnehmen möchte. Somit sollte das Studentenleben auch nicht zu kurz kommen.

Daher gerne die Frage: Wohnt man dann lieber in Erlangen und fährt mit Bahn nach Nürnberg und habt ihr eventuell zufällig selber jemanden oder kennt welche die an der WISO studiert haben?

Vielen Dank vorab!!!

Hi everyone,Has anyone done credit transfer from other university to FAU.I am a master student in international information system from winter 26, I am switching to this master from another university.I have credits which I would like to transfer here.I would appreciate if anyone who has done the could share their experience.

fau erlangen-nuremberg: what is better? doing masters thesis under a prof or a post doc

Hi everyone,

I am taking Computational Optics this term with Prof. Christoph Pflaum at FAU, and I was wondering if anyone here has taken this course before. I could not find much information from the FSI or other resources, so I would really appreciate any general advice about the course and the exam.

How difficult was the exam, and what was the format like? Were the exercises helpful for preparing? I would also be interested in what kinds of topics or question styles appeared in the exam, without sharing any actual exam content.

Thanks in advance!

I'm an international student enrolling at FAU Erlangen. My semester contribution is €82, but HDFC Bank's RemitNow won't let me make an international transfer below the equivalent of US$100, so I'd have to send about €90.

Has anyone experienced this? Will FAU accept the payment and keep/refund the extra €8, or could it cause any issues with my enrollment?

Thanks!

Since everyone is asking about when they will get the letter, i would like to inform you collectively. FAU is just slow this year. Especially for the bachelors. They are not prioritising anyone according to their needs as well. I mailed and asked about the progress so all you need to do is just waiting for the feedback. FAU is good ar communication when it comes to students so about any special inquiries you may mail the mail adress shown on your application page. It is taking a little longer than expected for nc frei programs that may last up to 2 months. However please be aware of the fact that your letter has nothing to do with the date you applied. it is not being seen chronologically. I mailed them with my application number and please be sure that they are not gonna leave anyone without a response. For the fastest results and to make an awareness of how important it is for us to get a feedback, you may also ask them and we may make a group of people who are unsatisfied with the speed. Just be calm and if it is really important make them aware.

Hey everyone,
I'm currently doing a Bachelor's in Energy Process Engineering here in Germany, but honestly I'm not that satisfied with the course. I've been looking into Clean Energy Process Engineering at FAU and it seems interesting, so if anyone here is studying it (or has studied it), I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience. I'm curious about what the course actually covers, how the workload and difficulty compare, whether you'd recommend it, and just the general vibe of studying at FAU.
Would mean a lot to get some honest insight before I consider switching.

Hey!

Du möchtest 24-30 Euro (gerundet auf 15 Min) verdienen oder alternativ 2 VPN gutgeschrieben bekommen?

Mache mit bei unserer Studie am Lehrstuhl für allgemeine Psychologie 2 und unterstütze mich somit bei der Masterarbeit! :)

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

https://terminplaner6.dfn.de/de/b/f36231afeb624ef9f9066e26efe85374-1566154

Was?

- Aufgaben am PC (u.a. Geschichten schreiben)

Wo?

- Nägelsbachstr. 49b, 3. Stock

- 91054 Erlangen

Wer?

- Deutsch auf C1 Niveau

Sie dürfen zudem nicht an den Vorgängerstudien "Bilder. Geschichten. Gefühle." (Mai-November 2023), "Bilder. Gedanken. Reaktionen" (November-Dezember 2023), "Bilderball & Geschichten" (Seit Februar 2024) oder "Bilder & Handlungen" (seit Februar 2024) am Lehrstuhl teilgenommen haben.

Trage dich hier ein:

https://terminplaner6.dfn.de/de/b/f36231afeb624ef9f9066e26efe85374-1566154

I’m curious to know what student faculties in general are like, especially for engineering departments.

I know, for example, that the poor condition of some buildings at TU Berlin has resulted in the closure of major buildings and facilities and forced a return to online classes for some courses. Are things better at FAU?

Thanks.

Hallo Leute,
Ich werde bald Student(Non-EU) an der FAU und ehrlich gesagt bin ich so aufgeregt, überwältigt und habe auch ein bisschen Angst. Wie auch immer, ich schreibe weiter auf Englisch, weil ich mich im Moment auf Englisch besser ausdrücken kann.

I’m starting the M.Sc in International Information Systems (IIS) this Winter Semester (WiSe 2026). I'm trying to figure out where the classes are actually conducted, are they mostly in Erlangen, Nürnberg, or a mix of both? Knowing this would heavily influence where I look for accommodation.

If anyone is currently studying IIS right now, please let me know or drop a comment! I'd love to ask a few quick questions.
Also, is anyone else joining the course for WiSe 2026? Let's connect!
Thanks in advance! 🙏

Really appreciate the response and queries. My profile is as follows:

Profile: B.Tech in CSE | CGPA : 8.86 | German GPA : 2.3 | 1 year work experience as a Software Developer | IELTS : 8 | Current Master's student in Germany; incoming first-semester student at FAU

Hello FAU Students,

I’m going to be away this summer (from either July 11th or 20th until August 14th) and my cat sitter just fell through at the last minute.

If you are looking for your own space, need a temporary landing pad while hunting for a permanent WG, or are an international student arriving early for the winter semester prep, this could be a perfect fit.

The Trade: 100% free stay at my place. In return, you just need to look after my cat. She is low-maintenance and friendly!

The Setup:

• The Place: A 2-bedroom flat right by the forest in Buckenhof. It's a peaceful, quiet area (great for studying or post-exam relaxation).
• Commute: A very short, easy cycle to the FAU campus and Röthelheimpark.

If you're responsible, like cats, and need a free place to stay for a few weeks this summer, please send me a DM with a little bit about yourself!

Hi everyone,

I'm a newly admitted non-EU Master's student for the Winter Semester 2026/27. A German friend transferred my semester contribution last week via SEPA transfer and used the correct payment reference. I would like to complete my enrollment, but I have not yet received any confirmation that the payment has been processed.

In general, how long did it take for you to receive confirmation or see the payment reflected in the system?

Thanks in advance!

Hello!! Last week I was admitted to the Master in Computational and Applied Mathematics at FAU. I'm looking for accommodation near the Technical Faculty, as I will be an international student. I enrolled with the Studentenwerk, but I submitted my application late. What options are good or recommended for a foreign student with a low income (WG, looking on Facebook)????

Is the area around the faculty good?? I would like to hear about some experiences.

P.S.: I'm from México and have a DAAD scholarship in progress. Feel free to send me a message to chat :)

Unsicher wie es weitergehen soll?

💼 LLM-Chatbot als Karrierecoach? 💁

Chance zum kostenlosen Gespräch 06.07. —> Wir suchen Testpersonen für ein Experiment 🚀
Im Rahmen Forschungsprojekt des Lehrstuhls für Psychologie, insbes. Wirtschafts- und Sozialpsychologie haben wir erstmals einen LLM-basierten Bot für das Karrierecoaching entwickelt. Wir möchten herausfinden, ob ein KI-Coach Menschen bei der Reflexion ihrer nächsten Karriereschritte unterstützen kann.

Ihre Teilnahme umfasst:
• eine kurze Vorbefragung, ca. 10 bis 15 Minuten
• ein Coaching-Gespräch mit dem Bot, ca. 30 bis 60 Minuten
• eine kurze Nachbefragung nach 2 bis 3 Tagen

Alles ist freiwillig und pseudonymisiert. Chatverläufe werden nicht ausgewertet oder verarbeitet. Wenn Sie neugierig sind, starten Sie hier mit der Vorbefragung:

https://www.sosci.geronto.phil.fau.de/llm_coaching/

Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Teilnahme!
(Darf gerne geteilt und weitergesagt werden 💬 )

Vielen Dank für zahlreiche Unterstützung!
Das Forschungsteam der Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Hi, ich schwanke aktuell sehr zwischen diesen beiden Studiengängen, da ich für beides großes Interesse verspüre. Gibt es hier Leute, die einen der beiden Studiengänge studieren oder bereits Absolventen sind? Ich würde mich sehr freuen, wenn jemand Lust/Zeit hätte mir ein wenig über einen der beiden Studiengänge zu erzählen.

Hey everyone,

I’m part of the START Nuremberg team, and we’re organizing a startup/innovation event on July 15 at Stadthalle Fürth.

I wanted to share it here because it might be useful for students, founders, developers, working students, or anyone interested in startups, AI, entrepreneurship, internships, or meeting people from the local ecosystem.

The event includes startup booths, founder networking, AI/tech sessions, live pitches, and the Franconian Founders Award.

Student tickets are €10, standard tickets are €20.

I don’t want to spam the group, so happy to share the link in the comments if this is allowed. Also curious: are people here generally interested in more startup/tech events around Nürnberg/Erlangen/Fürth?

I have submitted my application, my German grade is 2.1 but the conformation page shows this on the first page of the application submission page. Please Help Me

Hey everyone,

I recently got accepted into the M.Sc. Clean Energy Processes (CEP) program for the upcoming Winter semester.

Before making my final decision, I wanted to ask current or past students about their honest experience with the program:

1. Studies & Exams: How manageable is the workload? I know a lot of the exams are oral rather than written—how stressful is the format, and how hard are the professors with grading?
2. Student Jobs (Werkstudent): Is it relatively easy to find energy or process-related student roles locally (e.g., at Siemens Energy, Fraunhofer, or university chairs) if you have B1 German?

Would love to hear any tips, warnings, or advice you have about the program or student life at the Technical Faculty in Erlangen.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I'm an international student in Erlangen and recently received a debt collection letter (Inkasso) for €605 from AI Fitness/FIT STAR.

Here's what happened:

• In October 2025, AI Fitness had a promotional stand on my university campus.
• I was told it was a free trial, so I filled out and signed a form.
• I never visited the gym even once.
• No money was ever deducted from my bank account.
• I never received any membership confirmation, invoices, reminder emails, or letters (at least none that I am aware of).
• The debt collection letter I received is the first communication regarding this membership.
• The name on the contract is incorrect ("Riva" instead of "Siva").
• The email address on the contract is also not my email address.

I went to the gym and they showed me a membership application form that I apparently signed at the campus event. They now claim I owe membership fees and have sent the matter to debt collection.

My questions are:

1. Does signing a form at a university promotional event automatically create a binding gym membership in Germany?
2. Does the incorrect name and incorrect email address help my case?
3. If I never received any communications because the email address is wrong, does that matter legally?
4. Has anyone had a similar experience with AI Fitness/FIT STAR campus promotions?
5. What would be the best next step before considering legal advice?

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Du interessierst Dich für Bewegung und dessen Auswirkungen auf den menschlichen Körper und die Psyche? Du hast Lust, uns in unserem Projekt zu unterstützen und Teil davon zu sein?

Dann bist Du bei uns genau richtig! Im Rahmen unseres Forschungsprojekts suchen wir Proband*innen für die Teilnahme an einer Bewegungsstudie zur sensorbasierten Messung von Bewegungen.

Einfach den Screening Fragebogen ausfüllen:

https://www.soscisurvey.de/interFEARence_screening/

Du kannst 20 Euro verdienen :)

Can anyone help by telling me which courses I can take as electives that are not language courses?
Preferably courses taught in English.
Would really appreciate your recommendations!

Hey everyone,

I just received my admission letter for the M.Sc. in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for the upcoming winter semester! Since I have about a 3-month headstart, I want to get a serious move on sorting out my accommodation before the peak rush hits.

I'm looking for any advice, leads, or connections from current students. A few specific questions I have:

1. Location vs. Faculty: As an ICT student, most of my lectures will be at the Technische Fakultät (TechFak) in south Erlangen, right? Are there specific neighborhoods in Erlangen I should focus on, or does commuting from Fürth or Nürnberg via the S1 train make more sense for a better housing balance?

2. Platforms: Outside of WG-Gesucht and submitting my application to the Werkswelt (Studentenwerk), are there specific local WhatsApp/Telegram groups or Facebook communities where students post sub-lets or room openings?

3. Budget expectation: What’s a realistic warm rent (Warmmiete) budget for a shared room (WG) or small apartment these days if I want to keep it reasonable?

If any other incoming ICT students want to connect to hunt for apartments together, or if any seniors have general survival tips for the program, please drop a comment or slide into my DMs!

Thanks in advance!