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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.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 83 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 28,153
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 34.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 20%
- Female : Male
- 51 : 49
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
34 subjectsUS News
32 subjectsQS
27 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | =96 | 73.8 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =123 | 70.3 | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 136 | 68.9 | 2026 |
| Archaeology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 186 | 71.7 | 2026 |
| Medicine | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-275 | - | 2026 |
| Geology | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Geophysics | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =216 | 68.6 | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Psychology | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =264 | 65.1 | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Business & Management Studies | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 & Legal Studies | 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 & Training | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg?
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =218, THE Rank 201–250, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =288.
When was Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg founded?
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg was founded in 1742.
What are the top subjects at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg?
Top subjects at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg include: Telecommunication Engineering, Human Biological Sciences, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Energy Science & Engineering, Dentistry.
Where is Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg located?
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg is located in Erlangen, Germany.