News from the International Office

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Orientation course for international students

The international students in English taught degree programmes are invited to attend the orientation course of the Faculty 19-21 October. Here you learn about what´s different about studying in Germany, what are the most important steps to undertake during the first days and weeks of your study stay, how to meet the basic academic rules, how to organise my examinations, and about the possibility to attend a tutorial and to […]

Tutorials for international students

Some degree programmes offer tutorials for international students, that support you in your academic work and in any question you might have about your studies. The tutorials are led by students. For the English taught degree programmes, the M.A. North American Studies and M.A. English Studies offer tutorials. Further information: https://www.phil.fau.de/internationales/incoming-students-and-researchers/information-for-incoming-students-and-researchers-2/

Wanted: Buddies for international newcomers

International newcomers of FAU can sign up for the Buddy Program and then get assigned to a student of FAU, which is to them a first friend in the new environment. You can be that friend: you show your Buddy Erlangen, Nuremberg and the region, you help at first questions and maybe with her/his move-in and initial difficulties, but first of all you get to know each other and have […]

Summer events around Erlangen and Nürnberg

Now that the semester is ending, you may be looking for some distraction. So don’t miss the summer events in the cities and the region: St. Katharina Open Air, July 17-25: https://www.nuernberg.de/internet/stadtportal/st_katharina_open_air.html Jazz at the lake, July 24: http://www.jazz-am-see.com/ Klassik Open Air, July 24: https://klassikopenair.nuernberg.de/2016/index_en.php Classic at the lake, July 27: http://www.klassik-am-see.com/Meeting of singer songwriters (bards), July 29-31: https://www.nuernberg.de/internet/stadtportal/bardentreffen.html Summer night film festival, August 4-27: https://www.sommernachtfilmfestival.de/index.php?id=958 Poet festival Erlangen, August […]

International Afternoon of the Faculty, July 5th

The international office of the faculty invites you once more to join for an international afternoon on July 5th in the premises of the student service center – in case of good weather we will go outdoors. Here German students meet internationals, outgoings meet students who have previously studied abroad or are planning to do so. You may bring along a snack of your culture/country and a musical instrument – […]

Farewell-Party for international students

KUHDBYE ERLANGEN  Farewell Party for international students on the 5th of July To celebrate the end of the semester and say goodbye to everyone who is leaving Erlangen, we are having one more party for all FAU students! Get ready for an insane night with fellow students from all around the world and kuh-nnect once more! Here’s the deal: *Doors open at 11pm *in the Bombe Erlangen (Hauptstraße 12, Erlangen) […]

Reminder: International Afternoon

The international office of the faculty invites you to join for an international afternoon on June 16 in the premises of the student service center – in case of good weather we will go outdoors. Here German students meet internationals, outgoings meet students who have previously studied abroad or are planning to do so. You may bring along a snack of your culture/country and a musical instrument – or just […]

English Improv Show

6aufKraut invades Crazy Nate’s with its Improv Show. Improvisation Theatre means we go on stage, not having any clue what we’re going to do. Every scene will be a world premiere. For more than 25 years, 6aufKraut has been playing Improv Theatre. Following the  input of the audience, we create mini and maxi dramas on the spot. THURSDAY/JUNE 30TH 2016/9PM. Adress: Untere Zwingerstraße 9 / Bauvereinstraße/ Nürnberg. Entry: 12 / 8 € (at the […]

Support programs for student and academic exchanges between Bavaria and the Czech Republic

Thanks to a grant by the Bavarian State Ministry of Finance, Regional Development and Home Country BAYHOST may award additional funding for student and academic exchanges between Bavaria and the Czech Republic this year. Applications are possible for the following projects: 1. Research stays of students and young scientists and researchers 2. International academic projects ( Scientific workshops , summer and winter schools, block seminars, excursions ) Deadline for application […]