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Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.
Erlangen · Central Europe, Germany
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1743Founded
40,000Students
23%International
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Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is a prominent public research university in Bavaria, Germany, with a strong emphasis on engineering, materials science, and medical fields. It serves a diverse student body of around 40,000, including a significant international community, and offers over 260 degree programs across various disciplines.
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