The right university for researchers
Leading research & innovation
1FAU is one of the leading research universities in Germany. It is consistently ranked highly in national and international rankings alike.
2FAU is situated right in the middle of an engrossing, innovative environment. Surrounded by global brands, exciting high-tech firms, Medical Valley, and an all-round innovative, entrepreneurial spirit.
3FAU has ambitious goals, striving to be at the forefront of innovation in its key research fields.
Key research fields
FAU’s research is squarely aimed at transforming the future. Be it new energy systems, new materials, looking at the world of work or innovations in medical engineering. FAU’s researchers are determined to change the world. FAU is currently at the centre of the drive towards developing sustainable energy technology.
At the same time, a lot of research is being undertaken on important societal issues. Ethics, human rights, digitalization, and various aspects of health and medicine are key issues that shape the future.
See Innovation at FAU for some specific examples, or take a look at the key research fields and activities.
- Cultural Values, Religion and Human Rights
- Electronics, Analytics and Digital Transformation
- Future Energy Systems
- Medical Engineering
- Medicine, Life Sciences and Health
- New Materials and Processes
- Optics and Optical Technologies
- The World of Work
A broad research network
FAU fosters an interdisciplinary approach to research to bridge the gap between different fields, and currently boasts more than 20 research centres, which cover a wide range of topics. FAU operates on all scales, from EU-wide projects, to federal projects, right down to regionally focused innovation through its membership in four Bavarian Research Associations.
Inventions and patents
FAU has been and is currently home to some of the most exciting innovations, some of which could sustainably change the future. Here are just a few examples:
Collaborative research & strategic partnerships
In order to meet the ambitious scale of projects that FAU engages in, it is essential to forge broad networks to bring together wide-ranging expertise. FAU works together with such renowned institutions as the Fraunhofer Institutes and Max Planck Institutes. Not to mention that it has itself helped to establish in Medical Valley one of the strongest, most active medical technology research clusters in the world.
As the region has taken centre stage for the development of sustainable energy technology, it has created a strong partnership with ZAE Bayern and the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology IISB.
FAU is a friendly place for international researchers. FAU has excellent people, who support foreign students and researchers like the Welcome Centre and the staff in the department. They will welcome you like a family.
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Research support
As a university that excels in research, we provide comprehensive support to our researchers, from the first time they contact us to helping them find a place to continue their research.
Welcome Centre
FAU believes in creating the best conditions for researchers to excel, and at the Welcome Centre you will find a central point of contact to give you advice, information and support during your stay.
You can contact them in advance. Use their registration form so they can help you prepare for your stay before you arrive.
Graduate Centre
FAU prides itself on its research excellence, and is continually striving to promote and harness the best talents. The excellent support staff at the Graduate Centre will help you on your unique path. Let them help you continue your research, find funding or apply for professorship placements. Furthermore, they host seminars and events designed to help you develop your skills.
FAU, through its Welcome Centre, offers help at the beginning with the accommodation search, enrolment at the University, and some other important things to start living in Germany. Also, international researchers should not feel isolated during their stay here at FAU: there are a lot of events, seminars and trips for international students arranged by the Welcome Centre, which help to understand and to get involved in the German culture.
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