Working at FAU

With locations across Erlangen, Nuremberg and Fürth, FAU is a leading light among the universities in Germany. 6,700 employees ensure that approximately 40,000 students benefit from a comprehensive education where studying and personal development are equally encouraged. FAU offers a wide range of courses in five faculties – Humanities, Social Sciences and Theology, Business, Economics and Law, Medicine, Engineering and Sciences. This is why FAU is one of only seven universities throughout Germany to meet the strict criteria of a university which offers the entire spectrum of academic disciplines. Furthermore, FAU is committed to providing a first class education and cutting-edge research in all disciplines. FAU pursues innovation in everything that it does.

FAU is one of the leading research universities in Germany. It achieves pioneering results thanks to the efforts of roughly 4,000 researchers representing a comprehensive research portfolio covering the key topics of freedom and responsibility, life and health, sustainability and resilience. This excellence is reflected in prestigious awards such as Alexander von Humboldt professorships or Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz prizes. Researchers from FAU have also contributed to laying the foundations for four Nobel prizes. Each year, FAU researchers gain top places in the subject rankings of reputable institutions and are among the most highly cited experts in their disciplines. Extensive funding from third parties, including the German Research Foundation (DFG), totaling 260 million euros is additional proof of our excellence in research.

Knowledge is at the heart of FAU. It is our origin, our driving force, and our mission all at once. FAU’s motto, “Moving nowledge,” perfectly captures what FAU is all about. It’s about driving change in thinking, in structures, and in society. It’s about having the courage to try new things, push boundaries, make mistakes, and connect disciplines. At the same time, it’s about the responsibility to turn insights into action – for scientific progress, for technological and social innovation, and for sustainable development

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In a global comparison, FAU is the leading innovator in Germany and number two in Europe. FAU is home to pioneering solutions and inventions. From laying the mathematical cornerstone for today’s computer tomography to developing the MP3 format – FAU researchers have had a decisive influence on the modern world. Each year it registers over 100 inventions and more than 70 patents. Since the year 2000, these have led to more than 180 successful spin-offs. However, innovation relies on collaboration. FAU therefore nurtures a strong network of world-class partners in academia, business and society to allow us to implement ideas in practice and actively shape the future.

With 277 degree programs, five faculties and roughly 40,000 students, FAU is the largest educational institute in the region and has a key role in training the academics of the future. FAU teaches subject skills, encourages critical thinking and creates space for interdisciplinary networks. The comprehensive approach to education is clearly reflected in the quality of teaching, which is regularly confirmed in national and international rankings. With top ratings in the Times Higher Education ranking or the QS World University Subject Ranking, FAU takes its place among the most renowned education establishments across the globe. In addition, FAU’s continuing education platform for lifelong learning FAU Academy offers a wide range of subjects for people of all ages.

With 500 partnerships with universities in more than 70 countries and an international community with 1,330 researchers and over 4,000 students from across the globe, FAU acts on a global level. FAU nurtures a multicultural student and working community, encourages the staff to participate in international staff mobility, and strengthens global networks and intercultural competencies through research partnerships and student exchanges.

FAU is a future-oriented university and its decisions and investments are guided with a clear focus on long-term success and sustainability. The thinking and actions are guided at all times by social, ecological and economic considerations. FAU’s research infrastructure is continually expanding. The inauguration ceremony for our new lecture hall complexes and the groundbreaking ceremony for the new hi-tech building for Technical Chemistry are major milestones in the site development.

FAU prides itself on offering a unique working environment. With approximately 6,700 employees from a wide range of different professions, its work is just as diverse as it is important. Working closely together with students, alumni and external partners is an enriching experience and is a constant source of fresh ideas and perspectives. Every contribution counts: By teaming up, FAU creates, shares and uses knowledge.

FAU stands unequivocally for equal opportunities for all university members, irrespective of their gender, sexual identity, ethnic background, religion, social background, age or health issues. FAU takes an active stance against discrimination and encourages a healthy balance between work and family commitments. FAU also demonstrates its commitment to the cause with numerous initiatives for equal opportunities, diversity management and balancing work and family commitments.