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FAU is located at the heart of the European Metropolitan Region Nürnberg (EMN) with 3.5 million inhabitants and € 111 billion GRDP
Nürnberg Our Local Industry Partners FAU - one of the TOP 10 German Research Universities • 39,000 students • 5 faculties (incl. 30 clinics and univ. hospital) • 23 departments • 656 professorships Faculties
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Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen Nürnberg
Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen-Nürnberg
Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty Location
Dean‘s Office Faculty Buildings Sports center One Faculty Department of Didactics Department of Pedagogy (in parts) – Two Cities Department of Psychology and Sport Science (in parts)
“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 8 The Faculty within FAU
• One of the largest Faculties of FAU • Wide range of disciplines • Multidisciplinarity in teaching and research
• Degree programs taught in English Logo
“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 9 The Faculty in numbers
• 10,000 students • 11 departments • 667 teaching staff • 32 institutes • 14 interdisciplinary centers
“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 10 The Faculty – structure
Classical World and Asian Cultures Departments English, American and Romance Studies 11 departments Didactics approximately 50 disciplines German and Comparative Studies
History
Islamic-Religious Studies
Media Studies and Art History
Education
Psychology and Sport Science
Social Sciences and Philosophy
School of Theology
“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 11 The Faculty – strong in research
Research Centers Center for Area Studies
and Central Institutes Center for Iraq Studies
belonging to or associated with the Faculty: Confucius Institute • interdisciplinary BayLAT Bavarian Academic Center for Latin America • research priorities (area studies, religions, education) Center for the Anthropology of Religion(s)
Erlangen Center for Islam and Law in Europe Center for Research in Teaching and Learning Center for Applied Ethics and Science Communication
Institute for Innovation in Learning
Language Center
“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 12 The Faculty – strong in research
Media Studies Interdisciplinary centers Classical World Labor and Socio-Economic Research
14 centers, interlinking chairs, institutes Cultural Education and faculties of FAU: Dialectology Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Gerontology
Islamic Religious Education
Lexicography, Valency and Collocation
Contemporary Literature and Culture
Public Health
Digital Humanities
Editorial Sciences
Literature and Science
“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 13 The Faculty – strong in research
Fate, Freedom and Prognostication. International Consortium for Research in the Research Clusters Humanities (BMBF) Main projects with third party funding: Sacrality and Sanctification. Intercultural Perspectives in Europe and Asia (DFG)
Graduate School Presence and Tacit Knowledge (DFG)
Research Cluster Capital4Health (BMBF)
“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 14 The Faculty – strong in teaching
• Research and teaching are strongly interlinked • Teaching benefits from a 300-year-old university tradition: • Strong connections within the region, Europe and worldwide • University collections • Double and joint degree programs • Classical and interdisciplinary programs • Strong support for our students
“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 15 The Faculty – international work environment
• 200 partner universities in more than 40 countries • Many international collaboration projects • Largest Language Center in Germany • 1 Bavarian University Center for Latin America (BAYLAT) • 1 Confucius-Institute Nürnberg-Erlangen
“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 16 The Faculty – international work environment
• About 500 students from abroad About 90 doctorate candidates from abroad • About 60 researchers from abroad • 10 international Bachelor and Master degree programs • 7 English degree programs with around 160 students
“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 17 Internationalization – our offers
• Orientation weeks for international students, doctoral candidates and researchers • Broad range of intensive German courses • Welcome Centre (advice regarding visa, accommodation, insurance, child care, etc.) • Buddies for international students • Tutorials for international students and doctoral candidates • Excursions, cultural program, social events
https://www.phil.fau.de/internationales/incoming-students-and-researchers/
“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 18 Studying in Germany – some principles
Duration: 3 years (B.A.) 2 years (M.A.) Requirements •B.A.: High School Diploma + Credit points (ECTS*): language certificate + 2 years of study at home or 1 year 180 (B.A.) Studienkolleg in Germany 120 (M.A.) •M.A.: Bachelor + language certificate
Application: March – July 15 No tuition fees (for winter term)
Summer term: Winter term: April 1 – September 30 October 1 – March 31
*European Credit Transfer System
“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 19 “Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 20 Language Requirements
• International degree programs taught in languages other than German: • any certificate B2/C1 • Degree programs taught in German: • DSH2 • TestDaF 4x4 • Goethe-Zertifikat C2 • Kleines/Großes Sprachdiplom of Goethe-Institut • DSDII
“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 21 Degree programs
Bachelor's programs (BA / BSc) 33 programs Mostly two-subject-combinations; free choice of subject combinations (>300 possible combinations!) One-subject programs Master's programs (MA / MSc) 36 programs Advanced Studies / Specialization Interdisciplinary Approach Traditional programs State Exams for Teachers (for primary school and various types of secondary schools) Church Exams
“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 22 International Degree programs Bachelor programs with double/joint degree
B.A. Studies in Literature and Books • Joint Degree • Université Blaise Pascal – Clermont-Ferrand, France B.A. German Language and Literature • Double Degree • Universidad de Sevilla, Spain
B.A. Hispanic Studies • Double Degree • Universidad de Sevilla, Spain
“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 23 International Degree programs Master programs taught in English M.A. Development Economics and International Studies •International master program at the interface between Economics and Politics •Double Degree with universities in Irak
M.A. Physical Activity and Health •International master program at the interface between Public Health, Rehabilitation Science, and Health Promotion
M.A. Human Rights •Prerequisites: one year of professional experience (continuing education) •Tuition Fee: 4.900 €
M.A. North American Studies •Research-oriented study of the U.S., Canada and the Anglophone Caribbean
M.A. English Studies •Research-oriented program which offers an in-depth study of the branches Culture and Literature and/or Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 24 International Degree programs Master programs partly taught in English / other than German
M.A. The Americas/Las Américas • Unique combination of interdisciplinary comparative studies on North and South America • Course Language: Spanish and English
M.A. European Master in Lexicography (EMLex) • International and interdisciplinary degree program in cooperation with Universities in Italy, Hungary, Poland, France, Portugal, Spain and South Africa • Double Degree / Joint Degree within Erasmus+ • Course Language: German and English • Scholarships are available
https://www.phil.fau.de/studium/studienangebot/
“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 25 PhD “Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Erlangen at Sciences Social and Humanities
Prerequisite: programs Master degree Graduate Graduate School Individual Individual design Abstract Abstract & CV Supervisor ( docdaten Nürnberg
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The region
• Franconian Switzerland • Romantic Road • Middle Age towns
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“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 27 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Erlangen
Nördlingen Nürnberg
Romantic Road Franconian Switzerland
“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 28 Franconian food
Seasonal food
“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 29 Living conditions
• Student residences http://studentenwerk.uni-erlangen.de/wohnen/en/index.shtml • Shared housing
• „Wohnen für Hilfe“ https://www.facebook.com/WohnenErlangen • 1 sq m for 1 h help a month
• Temporary solutions:
• Mitwohnzentrale Erlangen http://www.mitwohnzentrale- franken.de/en/city/erlangen/mitwohnzentrale-erlangen.aspx • airbnb “Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 30 Living costs per month Rent 300
Telecommuni- Food cations 170 30
Health insurance, Clothing health 50 70
Learning Transport ∑ 800 € material 80 30 Students from non-EU countries may work 120 full days or 240 half days per year.
“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 31 How to apply? Apply directly to FAU Fill in the application form + print out Applications are accepted from March Add documents: For BA: High School Diploma (officially certified copy) Certificate showing you have passed the assessment Application deadline examination (Feststellungsprüfung) or July 15 SAT / ACT / AP Proof of proficiency in German For MA: Bachelor Send your application via Proof of proficiency in movein and to the German Master‘s Office (if MA) Masterbüro – Referat L4 Send your application Friedrich-Alexander-Universität to the FAU admissions Erlangen-Nürnberg office (if BA) Schlossplatz 4 Zulassungsstelle der Universität 91054 Erlangen Erlangen-Nürnberg https://www.fau.eu/international/international-applicants/bachelors- Schlossplatz 4 masters-state-examinations/admission-requirements/ 91054 Erlangen
http://anabin.kmk.org/anabin-datenbank.html 14.10.2015 32 • Desired degree program • Personal details • Postal address • Educational background • Language proficiency • Special status • Other applications • Reasons of choice • Application for admission to assessment test (Feststellungsprüfung) • Application for admission to language course
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“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 33 Services
Central Office for International International Affairs Office (students) of the Faculty (study & Student Advice and Career research) Service (students) [email protected]
Welcome center (researchers)
www.phil.fau.de www.fau.eu
“Studying Humanities and Social Sciences at Erlangen and Nürnberg”, Ruth Maloszek, International Office of the Faculty 14.10.2015 34 Thank you for your attention!
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