Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
(FAU)
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.
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 102 subject rankings
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34 subjectsUS News
30 subjectsQS
27 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 126–150 | 54.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 126–150 | 54.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 151–175 | 51.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 176–200 | 52.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 176–200 | 53.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 176–200 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Law | 176–200 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 201–250 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Education | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |