University of Erlangen Nuremberg

About

The Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen–Nuremberg is a public research university in the cities of Erlangen and Nuremberg in Bavaria, Germany. The name Friedrich-Alexander is derived from the university's first founder Friedrich, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth, and its benefactor Alexander, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach.

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Key facts

Global rank

#309

Location

Erlangen, Germany

Founded

1742

Students

39,658

How to apply

Direct portal

Programmes

Programme details for this university are being added. Visit the official website for current courses.

Scholarships you could use here

• DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) · DAAD

  India is eligible. Needs a relevant bachelor's degree (usually four years) with results in the upper third, and at least two years of relevant work experience after it.

  Apply directly to the chosen course; deadlines depend on the course.

  Official page

• DAAD Research Grants: Doctoral Programmes in Germany · DAAD

  Applicants from India with a master's degree (a bachelor's only in exceptional cases), whose latest degree is under six years old at the deadline and who have not lived in Germany for more than 15 months.

  Portal closes 21 October 2026; funding starts October 2027.

  Official page

• Deutschlandstipendium · German Federal Government and private sponsors, awarded by universities

  Open to students of all nationalities enrolled or starting at a participating German university. Awarded for grades, social commitment and achievement; pays EUR 300 a month for at least two semesters.

  Each university runs its own application and dates.

  Official page