Master’s degree programmes (2024)

Master’s degree programmes (1)

Questions about studying? We are happy to be there for you!

Student Advice Service

Our study programs and FAQs

MeinStudium

As one of the strongest research universities in Germany, FAU offers over 70 Master’s degree programmes. More than 5000 international students currently study at FAU.

Applying for Master’s degree programmes

  • Sort by Degree program Sort by Degree type Sort by Start Sort by Location Sort by NC
  • Master’s degree programmes (2)

    Advanced Materials and Processes (MAP) (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (3)

    Advanced Optical Technologies (MAOT) (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (4)

    Advanced Signal Processing & Communications Engineering (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (5)

    Ancient Languages and Cultures (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (6)

    Arabic, Islamic and Semitic Studies (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (7)

    Archaeological Sciences (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (8)

    Art History (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (9)

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) (M.Sc.)

    Making machines think!

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (10)

    Autonomy Technologies (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (11)

    Berufspädagogik Technik (M.Sc.)

    Fields of study electrical engineering and information technology or metal technology

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen, Nuremberg

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (12)

    Business Education (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Nuremberg

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (13)

    Business Management (MBA)

    Type: Master of Business Administration

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Nuremberg

    NC: Individual Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (14)

    Cell and Molecular Biology (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (15)

    Chemical and Biological Engineering (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (16)

    Chemical Engineering - Sustainable Chemical Technologies (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (17)

    Chemistry (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (18)

    Chinese Studies with an Optional Focus (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (19)

    Clean Energy Processes (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (20)

    Communications and Multimedia Engineering (CME) (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (21)

    Computational and Applied Mathematics (CAM) (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (22)

    Computational Engineering (CE) (M.Sc.)

    Bridging the gap between the disciplines

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (23)

    Data Science (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (24)

    Development Economics and International Studies (DEIS) (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (25)

    Type: Master of Business Administration

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Nuremberg

    NC: Individual Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (26)

    Digital Humanities (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: , Summer semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (27)

    Digital Japanese Studies (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (28)

    Economics (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Nuremberg

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (29)

    Education (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (30)

    Educational Research on Learning and Instruction (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Nuremberg

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (31)

    Electrical Engineering - Electronics - Information Technology (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (32)

    Electromobility-ACES (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (33)

    Empires and Transcontinental Spaces (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (34)

    Energy Technology (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (35)

    English Studies (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (36)

    Ethics of Textual Cultures (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (37)

    European Master in Lexicography (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (38)

    Finance, Auditing, Controlling, Taxation (FACT) (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Nuremberg

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (39)

    Geography: Cultural Geography (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (40)

    Geosciences (M.Sc.)

    Geology, Mineralogy, Palaeontology

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (41)

    Geothermal Energy (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen, Erlangen and Munich

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (42)

    German and French Law (LL.M.)

    Type: Master of Law

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen, Erlangen and Rennes

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (43)

    German Language and Literature (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (44)

    Gerontology (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Nuremberg

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (45)

    Health and Medical Management (MHMM)

    Type: Master in Health and Medical Management

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Nuremberg

    NC: Individual Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (46)

    Health Business Administration (MHBA)

    Type: Master of Health Business Administration

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Nuremberg

    NC: Individual Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (47)

    Health Management and Health Economics (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Nuremberg

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (48)

    History (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (49)

    Human Rights (M.A.)

    Politics | Philosophy | Law

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (50)

    Industrial Engineering and Management (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen, Nuremberg

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (51)

    Industrial Mathematics (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (52)

    Informatik (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (53)

    Information and Communication Technology (IuK) (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (54)

    Integrated Immunology (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (55)

    Integrated Life Sciences: Biology, Biomathematics and Biophysics (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (56)

    International Business Studies (MIBS) (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Nuremberg

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (57)

    International Information Systems (IIS) (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Nuremberg

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (58)

    Islamic Religious Studies (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (59)

    Labor Market and Human Resources (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Nuremberg

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (60)

    Law and Computer Sciences (LL.M.)

    Type: Master of Law

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (61)

    Law (LLM) (LL.M.)

    Type: Master of Law

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (62)

    Learning Design – Digital transformation in education (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Nuremberg

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (63)

    Lehramt an Beruflichen Schulen (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen, Nuremberg

    NC: Individual Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (64)

    Life Science Engineering (LSE) (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (65)

    Linguistics (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (66)

    Literature Studies - across media and culture (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (67)

    Management (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Nuremberg

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (68)

    Marketing and Sales Management (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Nuremberg

    NC: Individual Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (69)

    Marketing (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Nuremberg

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (70)

    Materials Science and Engineering (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (71)

    Mathematics (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (72)

    Mechanical engineering (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (73)

    Mechatronics (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (74)

    Media, Ethics, Religion (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (75)

    Media Science (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (76)

    Mediation of Art (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start:

    Location: Erlangen, Nuremberg

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (77)

    Medical Engineering (M.Sc.)

    "Medical Image and Data Processing", "Health & Medical Data Analytics and Entrepreneurship" or "Medical Robotics"

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (78)

    Medical Process Management (MPM) (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (79)

    Medieval and Renaissance Studies (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (80)

    Middle Eastern Studies (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (81)

    Molecular Medicine (M.Sc.)

    Translational Research in Biomedicine

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (82)

    Molecular Science (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (83)

    Nanotechnology (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (84)

    North American Studies: Culture and Literature (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (85)

    Organizational Development and Human Resources (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start:

    Location: Erlangen, Nuremberg

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (86)

    Philosophy (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (87)

    Physical Activity and Health (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (88)

    Physical Geography: Climate and Environmental Sciences (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (89)

    Physics (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (90)

    Political Science (M.A.)

    Areas of focus: Public law, digitalization and social change

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (91)

    Psychology (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (92)

    Psychology with focus on Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (93)

    Socioeconomics (M.Sc.)

    Type: Master of Science

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Nuremberg

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (94)

    Sociology (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (95)

    Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (96)

    Sustainability Management (MBA)

    Type: Master of Business Administration

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Nuremberg

    NC: Individual Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (97)

    Teaching-related Master's Degree Program Gymnasium M.Ed. (Other Masters)

    Type: Other Masters

    Start: Summer semester, Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (98)

    Textual cultures and digital transformation (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

  • Master’s degree programmes (99)

    Theatre – Research – Transfer (M.A.)

    Type: Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Start: Winter semester

    Location: Erlangen

    NC: Qualification assessment

Degree programmes taught in English

Some of our Master’s degree programmes are also available in English. Our international Master’s degree programmes have a high percentage of foreign-language lectures and courses, feature compulsory language courses and semesters abroad and are specifically targeted at international applicants.

  • Degree programmes taught exclusively in English
  • Degree programmes taught partly in English
  • Degree programmes taught mostly in other foreign languages

Overview of all FAU Master’s degree programmes

Master’s degree programmes (2024)

FAQs

How hard is it to get accepted into a master's program? ›

Is it Hard to Get into Graduate School? It is typical for a single program to receive about 200 or so applications for between 5 and 8 admission spots, making the chances of being admitted less than 5%.

Which master's program is easiest to get into? ›

6 Easiest Master's Degrees to Get
  • Master's in Communications.
  • Master of Education (MEd)
  • Master's in Sports Management.
  • Master's in Organizational Leadership.
  • Master's in Criminal Justice Administration or Leadership.
  • Master's in Healthcare Administration.

Is it hard to fail a master's degree? ›

All things considered, it should be hard to fail! Of course there are challenges to the dissertation; it's a big project that requires organisational skills. But a student who possesses some organisational skills and treats this project like a job, is very likely to succeed.

Are masters degrees worth it anymore? ›

A master's degree could lead to higher pay and career advancement, but that's not always the case. The cost of graduate school and how you pay for it play large roles in determining whether a master's degree is worth it.

Do people get rejected from Masters programs? ›

Here are some common reasons grad school applicants are denied admission, and what you can do to improve your odds: Lack of leadership, professional, or volunteer experience. Especially with competitive schools and programs, this can be the difference between you or another candidate making the cut.

What GPA do most masters programs require? ›

Grades reflect your motivation and your ability to do consistently good or bad work. Generally, most master's programs require minimum GPAs of 3.0 or 3.33, and most doctoral programs require minimum GPAs of 3.3 or 3.5. Usually, this minimum is necessary, but not sufficient, for admission.

What is the fail rate for Masters degree? ›

Masters degree results and classifications

Merit - 60-69% Pass - 50-59% Fail - 40-49%

Do many people fail their masters? ›

There are many reasons why individuals may choose to pursue graduate studies. However, statistics show that for those who opt to do so, less than 5% graduate within the stipulated time and 20% at all. Here are the 5 most common reasons why graduate students fail to graduate.

Which master's degree is most in demand in the world? ›

  1. Data Science and Big Data. Dive into the vast universe of Data Science and Big Data! ...
  2. Artificial Intelligence. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the game across various fields, from philosophy to climate change. ...
  3. Robotics. ...
  4. Construction Management. ...
  5. Human-Computer Interaction. ...
  6. Data Analytics. ...
  7. Neuroscience. ...
  8. Computer science.
Feb 29, 2024

How hard is it to qualify for the Masters? ›

The top 50 in the world at the end of the previous calendar year earn an invite, as do those inside the top 50 during the week before the tournament takes place, while previous winners hold a lifetime exemption and any other major winners from the last five years are also included in the field.

Is it hard to get into the Masters University? ›

The Master's University and Seminary has an acceptance rate of 78%.

How difficult is it to get a master's degree? ›

Master's degrees are difficult, but depending on which type you enroll in, your workload will vary. While each master's program is built differently, at the end of your 2-year studies, you will leave with expert knowledge of your chosen subject.

What is the acceptance rate for a masters degree? ›

Grad schools typically have an acceptance rate of around 15%, so there is a chance that even with impressive qualifications, an applicant will still get rejected.

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Margart Wisoky

Last Updated:

Views: 6457

Rating: 4.8 / 5 (78 voted)

Reviews: 85% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Margart Wisoky

Birthday: 1993-05-13

Address: 2113 Abernathy Knoll, New Tamerafurt, CT 66893-2169

Phone: +25815234346805

Job: Central Developer

Hobby: Machining, Pottery, Rafting, Cosplaying, Jogging, Taekwondo, Scouting

Introduction: My name is Margart Wisoky, I am a gorgeous, shiny, successful, beautiful, adventurous, excited, pleasant person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.