DAAD

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst

German Academic Exchange Service

Home [//www.daad.de/en/index.html] / Information on Study and Research in Germany [//www.daad.de/deutschland/en/] / International

Programmes [//www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-programs/en/]

International Programmes in Germany 2016

International PhD Programme in Computational Engineering FAU
Erlangen-Nrnberg Erlangen
Degree
Dr-Ing
PhD degree in preparation
Course language(s)
German, English
The majority of courses are offered in English.
German language courses accompany the
programme.

CONTACT
FAU Erlangen-Nrnberg
Lehrstuhl Informatik 9 (Computer
Graphics)
Prof Dr Gnther Greiner
Cauerstrae 11
91058 Erlangen
Tel. +49 (0) 91 31-8 52 99 19

Admission semester
Any time

E-mail [mailto:ce-

Programme duration

phd@informatik.uni-

Six semesters
Preparatory courses if necessary
Application deadline

erlangen.de]
Course website
[http://www.ce.fau.de]

None
Course content
Founded in 2004, the three-year CE doctoral
module rounds off the Computational
Engineering study programme in Erlangen. This
International Postgraduate Programme (IPP) was
established as a part of the Graduate School of
the Faculty of Engineering, which embraces all
formal aspects of the doctoral programmes.
This doctoral programme is designed to
promote and foster the training of young
researchers in the interdisciplinary area of
engineering, computer sciences and
mathematics and, furthermore, to qualify them
for independent scientific work in
multidisciplinary engineering fields. This
postgraduate research education is designed to
lead to attainment of the prestigious German
doctoral degree Dr-Ing. It is offered to students
who have specialised in Computational
Engineering in their graduate studies, or to
engineering students with a particular
knowledge in computer sciences and
mathematics.
Central to this module is the doctoral fellow's
solution of a scientific problem posed within one
of the participating groups' research
programmes. The research is supervised by two
mentors. As an educational supplement
supporting the research, the programme
includes lectures, courses, and seminars which

Submit application to
Via email: ce-phd@informatik.unierlangen.de
Via regular mail:
Friedrich-Alexander-Universitt
Erlangen-Nrnberg
Frau Elisabeth Mayer
International Office
Dekanat der Technischen Fakultt
Erwin-Rommel-Strae 60
91058 Erlangen
Germany

can be chosen individually under the mentor's

guidance.
Educational
organisation
- Preparatory phase (one or two semesters,
optional) - language courses, basic lectures and
courses, orientation seminars, preparation of
the individually designed research and
educational programme
- research phase (four semesters) including 18
lecture-hours - research project, individually
selected lectures and courses, research
presentations at national and international
conferences, teaching activities
- publication and thesis preparation (two
semesters)
Study abroad unit(s)
None
Course-related
German language
courses
Yes
Tuition fees
None
Enrolment fees
The contribution to student services currently
amounts to 42 EUR per semester. An additional
charge of 65 EUR per semester covers the
mandatory basic "semester ticket", a transit
pass that provides students with unlimited
access to public transport in the metropolitan
region of Nuremberg from 7pm to 6am on
weekdays and at all times at weekends. (For an
additional, optional charge, the validity of the
pass can be extended to 24/7.)
Costs of living
As a student in Erlangen or Nuremberg, your
average cost of living will be around 850 EUR
per month. You can find a breakdown of costs
below:
- rent: 250-500 EUR/month
- health insurance: 80-150 EUR/month
- transport: minimum 65 EUR/semester (c.11
EUR/month)
- food: approx. 200 EUR/month
- study materials: approx. 50-100 EUR/month
For more information, visit
http://www.fau.eu/study/prospective-students/fi
nancingyour-studies/costs-of-studying [http://www.fau.e
u/study/prospective-students/financing-your-stu
dies/costs-of-studying]
General information on the average cost of
living in Germany is available at

http://www.internationale-studierende.de/en/pre
pare_you
r_studies/financing/costs_of_living [http://www.in
ternationale-studierende.de/en/prepare_your_st
udies/financing/costs_of_living]
Language
requirements
Applicants must provide proof of their English
language skills (TOEFL paper-based score of at
least 560, or equivalent).
Academic
requirements
Master's degree in computational engineering or
a comparable degree
Where to apply
Via email: ce-phd@informatik.uni-erlangen.de
Via regular mail:
Friedrich-Alexander-Universitt ErlangenNrnberg
Frau Elisabeth Mayer
International Office
Dekanat der Technischen Fakultt
Erwin-Rommel-Strae 60
91058 Erlangen
Germany
Arrival support
- Pick-up service provided
- support in finding an apartment
- help with enrolment
- help and support in finding the right insurance,
opening a bank account, and registration
- information provided about the medical
system in Germany and the right medical
contacts in Erlangen and Nuremberg
- introduction to FAU with information about the
programme and the university system
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to
contact the International Office or any contact
person mentioned there. They will help you
before you start your studies at FAU and during
the whole course of your stay at FAU.
Services and support
for international
students
The Student Advice and Career Service (IBZ) will
provide you with detailed information on all the
important topics relating to your studies. You
will receive information on possible study
courses and subject combinations, application
requirements and procedures and find support
with organising your study programme and
complying with all assessment/examination
requirements. Advice is given on settling in at
the beginning of the semester, coping with
particular difficulties, changing subject or
programme or suspending studies. The IBZ also
organises information events and general
orientation courses for first-semester-students.

For more information, visit

http://www.fau.eu/study/prospective-students/st
udent-ad
vice [http://www.fau.eu/study/prospective-stude
nts/student-advice]
The IBZ will provide you with information on
career opportunities and the specifics of an
application procedure in Germany:
http://www.fau.eu/study/current-students/career
-service [http://www.fau.eu/study/current-studen
ts/career-service]
.
The student service centres and student
advisers in the faculties will provide you with
further advice on your particular course of
study. Programme coordinators organise
subject-related orientation events and guide you
throughout the entire study period.
The Central Office for International Affairs (RIA)
will provide you with detailed information on
accommodation, visa issues, and scholarship
possibilities:
http://www.fau.eu/international/international-ap
plicant
s [http://www.fau.eu/international/internationalapplicants]
.
The Alumni network provides students with
many topics and events for professional
advancement:
http://www.fau.eu/alumni [http://www.fau.eu/alu
mni]
Accommodation
Erlangen and Nuremberg are attractive cities
with historic flair and modern infrastructure.
FAU will do its best to assist new students in
finding accommodation. However, the housing
market is quite tight.
The student halls in Erlangen and Nuremberg
can only provide accommodation for a small
number of students. For more information, visit
http://www.fau.eu/international/international-ap
plicant
s/important-information [<a href=]
/accommodation-2"
target="_blank">http://www.fau.eu/international/internationalapplicant
s/important-information/accommodation-2
Another option is the private housing market. If
you extend your search to neighbouring towns
such as Frth and Forchheim, your choice of
accommodation is much larger and rents are
lower while the well-developed local public
transport system means you're never far away
from the university.
In addition, there are flats shared with other
students or sublet rooms. This option not only
saves you money but also helps you settle in
quickly and make friends in your new home.
A good starting point for your search are
specialised websites and the university's notice
boards. Detailed information on finding
accommodation is available at

http://www.fau.eu/international/international-ap
plicant
s/important-information [http://www.fau.eu/inter
national/international-applicants/important-infor
mation]
.
If you need further assistance, you can also turn
to the Central Office for International Affairs
(RIA):
phone: +49 (0) 9-13 18 56 51 53
fax: +49 (0) 9-13 18 56 51 61
e-mail: accommodation@fau.de
visitor's address: Room 0.014, Helmstr. 1C,
Erlangen
Course website
www.ce.fau.de [http://www.ce.fau.de]
About the university
Founded in 1743, Friedrich Alexander University
Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) is one of the top
research universities in Germany with almost
40,000 students. With five faculties, the
university offers classes and research
opportunities in a wide range of subjects. At
Master's level in particular, many subjects are
taught entirely in English.
FAU is a leading academic institution with
internationally recognised, interdisciplinary
research in a variety of fields, including: i) new
materials and processes, ii) optics and optical
technologies, iii) molecular life science and
medicine, iv) health technology, v) electronics,
information, and communication, vi) energy,
environment, and climate, vii) language,
culture, region, and viii) cohesion,
transformation, innovation in law and
economics.
FAU receives special federal funding for the
following high-profile research initiatives: the
Cluster of Excellence "Engineering of Advanced
Materials", the Erlangen Graduate School in
Advanced Optical Technologies, the "Medical
Valley" Leading Edge Cluster in Health
Technology, and the International Consortium
for Research in the Humanities "Fate, Freedom
and Prognostication".
FAU offers outstanding research conditions for
graduate students, doctoral candidates, and
young researchers. It provides a state-of-the-art
scientific infrastructure as well as intensive
research mentoring and support. FAU students
receive world-class training in an inspiring
environment with access to exciting
international exchange opportunities and
excellent career prospects. The university's
global vision is exemplified by its successful FAU
Busan Campus in South Korea.
FAU benefits from collaborations with other
renowned research institutions in Erlangen and
Nuremberg, including the Max Planck Institute
for the Science of Light, the newly founded
Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nuremberg for
Renewable Energy, and two Fraunhofer

Institutes.
For more information, visit
http://www.fau.eu/university [http://www.fau.eu/
university]
Total number of
students
40,000
Total percentage of
international
students
10 %
About the city
FAU is located at the heart of the metropolitan
region of Nuremberg, one of Germany's most
dynamic economic areas and home to more
than 3.5 million people. As a powerhouse for
innovation, the university contributes to
identifying and addressing technological, social,
and cultural challenges.
Both Erlangen with its approximately 100,000
inhabitants and Nuremberg with a population of
half a million people are safe and attractive
cities with a high standard of living, offering
ample opportunities for sports, cultural, and
leisure activities.
Students and young researchers from all over
the world as well as employees of globally
operating companies create a vibrant,
international atmosphere. The region's lively
cultural scene and events such as Erlangen's
famous beer festival ('Bergkirchweih'),
Nuremberg's world-renowned Christmas market
('Christkindlesmarkt') and FAU's
'Schlossgartenfest' attract visitors from near
and far. The medieval city of Nuremberg,
famous for Albrecht Drer and the Nuremberg
Renaissance, continues to thrill tourists all year
round.
Nature enthusiasts will find Franconian
Switzerland - a paradise for climbing, mountain
biking and hiking - just a stone's throw away.
FAU is firmly rooted in the metropolitan region
of Nuremberg as an important partner for
companies, industry, politics, culture, and
society in general. FAU graduates profit from the
region's perfect conditions for starting their
professional or academic career.
The biggest strengths of the metropolitan region
are transport and logistics, information and
communication, medicine and pharmaceutics,
energy, power electronics and environment,
new materials, automation technology, and
innovative services. Branches of all big banks
and insurance companies are located in the
region. Major multinational companies based in
Nuremberg and Erlangen include household
names like Adidas, Audi, Bosch, Nestl Schller,
Novartis Pharma, and Siemens. Also, many
small and medium-sized businesses, for
example, in health technology, offer a wide
range of professional opportunities in the region.

FAU's cooperation partners include globally

operating companies such as Siemens, Audi,
and Adidas, to name only three. Collaborations
with regional and national companies from all
lines of business allow for a direct transfer of
research results. Subject-specific placements,
theses, and internships with companies allow
FAU students to gain insight into different
occupational fields as well as important
practical experience. This is why the highly
qualified graduates of FAU are sought-after
employees both in Germany and abroad.

Disclaimer: The data used for this website was collected and analysed in good faith and with
due diligence. The DAAD and the Content5 AG accept no liability for the correctness of the data
contained in the "International Programmes in Germany".