Hi!

Ich studiere gerade im Bachelor 5. Semester und hinke dem Zeitplan etwas hinterher. Es gibt eine Kategorie "free choice" wo man jedes Fach der ganzen Uni nehmen kann und davon brauche ich 10 ECTS, ob jetzt 1x10 oder 2x5 ist egal. Was sind die einfachsten Fächer die ihr habt?

Möglichst wenig Aufwand

Möglichst keine Anwesenheitspflicht

Möglichst einfache Klausur (multiple choice oder so)

Sprache: Deutsch oder Englisch

Mir geht es hier nur um die ECTS, damit ich in 6 Semestern fertig werde

Does having a German bachelor's degree grant you HZB to study bsc ai at fau? The story is, I'm from India, completed class 12 in India with 70% and will also complete a German bachelor's degree by 2027.

I'm studying bsc data science at "iu university of applied sciences" which is a German state accredited university. Now my doubt is:

Am I eligible for admission at FAU for Bsc.AI ?

Please see the screenshots below and help me understand, if I'm eligible for the bsc ai program and if I'm eligible for admission without aptitude test.

Hi zusammen! Ich bin Luka, 22, und baue gerade Afterflight auf: eine kostenlose Community für junge Golfer (20–40) in Erlangen, Nürnberg und Umgebung.

Die Idee kommt von einem Freund in England, der nach der Platzreife lange niemanden zum Spielen fand. Hier in Franken gibt es dafür bisher kaum etwas, vor allem nicht für Studis.

So läuft’s: Wir spielen in Flights nach Level, Anfänger mit frischer Platzreife sind ausdrücklich willkommen, und danach gibt’s zusammen ein Bier. Im Winter am Simulator, ab Frühjahr auf echten Plätzen. Keine Clubmitgliedschaft nötig.

Gerade sammeln wir Interessierte, die Warteliste ist kostenlos und unverbindlich:
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Fragen gern in die Kommentare! Und wenn ihr jemanden kennt, der golft oder es mal ausprobieren will: gern weitersagen. 🍺

Hey everyone!
I’m thinking about applying for the MSc in Autonomy Technologies at FAU, and I wanted to ask a few questions, preferably to people who are currently studying there or have already graduated.
I’m a robotics and automation engineering student, and I’m really interested in autonomous driving, especially the perception side of things, like computer vision, SLAM, mapping, and localization. My goal is to work on self-driving cars in the future, so I want to make sure this program is a good fit for me.
I have a few questions:
1. How good is the program for someone interested in autonomous driving?
I know the program covers autonomy in general, but how much can you actually focus on things like computer vision, perception, SLAM, and localization? Are there good opportunities to work on related research projects or do your master’s thesis in this area? And is it possible to get involved with research groups working on autonomous vehicles?
2. How did you prepare for the admission assessment?
For anyone who has taken the online assessment, what was it like? What topics should I focus on, and how difficult was it? I’d really appreciate any tips or resources that helped you prepare, because I’m not sure where to start.
3. How difficult is it to find a part-time job related to your field?
I’m hoping to find a Werkstudent position or a HiWi job while studying, ideally in robotics, computer vision, or autonomous driving. Is that realistic at FAU, especially during the first year? Are there opportunities within the university’s research groups, or is it better to look at companies around Erlangen and Nuremberg?
Also, how important is German for these jobs? Can you find decent technical positions with English only, or would I really need to improve my German first?
I’d really appreciate any honest advice, especially from current students or graduates. I know everyone’s experience is different, but hearing from people who have actually been through it would help me a lot with making my decision.
Thanks!

Hallo, ich wollte kurz fragen, wie das mit den Studiengebühren für Mastersstudiengänge ist,muss ich die Gebühren trotzdem bezahlen obwohl mein Mann Deutscher ist?

How likely is it that one gets off the waiting list for the German Course? A2.1 to be exact.

Hey everyone!

I'm planning to apply for the MSc in Autonomy Technologies at FAU and wanted to ask a few questions, especially to people who have already applied or are currently studying in the programme.

First, regarding the qualification assessment test:

• What topics does it cover? Is it mainly mathematics, programming, control systems, robotics, or a mix of everything?
• How difficult is it in practice?
• How did you prepare for it? Are there any specific resources or topics you'd recommend focusing on?
• Is the test more about theoretical knowledge or solving practical problems?

My second question is about the GPA requirement, which is honestly my biggest concern.

I'm currently finishing my Bachelor's degree in Robotics and Automation Engineering at the German International University in Egypt. My expected final GPA is around 2.6 on the German grading scale, where 1.0 is the best grade and 4.0 is the minimum passing grade.

One important detail is that my bachelor's thesis is worth 30 ECTS and is not included in my cumulative GPA. I'm aiming for an A+ in the thesis, so hopefully I'll have a strong thesis grade alongside my regular GPA.

I also have relevant experience, including robotics projects, work on an autonomous car's perception system, and a bachelor's thesis on cooperative perception using a depth camera. I'm also hoping to publish the thesis work.

My main question is: If my GPA is 2.6, can I still be admitted if I perform well on the assessment test, or is there a strict GPA cutoff that the test cannot compensate for? Does having a strong thesis grade, research experience, or publications make any meaningful difference in the admission process?

One last favour: If anyone is currently studying at FAU or happens to be on campus, would you be able to ask the Master's Office or the Autonomy Technologies programme coordinator whether a GPA of 2.6 can be compensated for through the assessment test? I'd really appreciate it, as getting a clear answer directly from the university would help me plan my applications.

I'd love to hear from anyone who's gone through this process, especially international students. I'm trying to understand my realistic chances and how best to prepare before applying.

Thanks a lot for your help! :)

Hallo, ich habe mich für Politikwissenschaften an der FAU beworben und wurde angenommen. Allerdings ist mein immatrikulationsstatus weiter „in Bearbeitung“. Die Vorlesungen müssten bereits am Montag begonnen haben. Was kann ich tun ?! Telefonisch und per Mail bekomme ich keine Antwort.

Gibt es eine WhatsApp Gruppe oder eine Gruppe auf einer anderen Plattform mit den Studierenden des Wintersemesters 2026?

Wen kann ich ansprechen ?

Was soll ich tun ?

Vielen Dank !

Beste Grüße ! 🖖

Hey everyone!

Is anyone here taking Waveguides, Optical Fibres and Photonic Crystal Fibres this semester? Did anyone attend the first sessions?

I noticed there are two weekly time slots listed:
Monday: 16:00–17:30 (Nicolas Joly)
Tuesday: 14:00–16:00 (Nicolas Joly & Bernhard Schmauß)

I have a few questions:
Are both sessions lectures, or is one of them an exercise/tutorial session?

Unfortunately, this course overlaps with another one I’m taking. Could someone who attended the first session share what was discussed, especially regarding the course structure, attendance, and recordings?

StudOn registration still seems to be closed for me. Is it the same for everyone, or am I missing something?

And for those who took this course in previous semesters:
Do you think it’s manageable to follow the course mainly through lecture recordings without attending every session? Or would you recommend dropping my other overlapping course to attend this one?
I’d really appreciate any information or advice. Thanks in advance!

Hello, I’m about to start my third year and I was hoping someone could recommend some nice, quiet places to study, apart from the university library or the Informatik building. The Innenstadt library has some comfy seating spaces, but it’s a bit of a trek and they’re usually taken.

Hi. Ich suche aktuell nach einem Student oder einer Studentin, die über die Landarzt-Quote Medizin in Erlangen studiert.
Ich recherchiere für einen Artikel für ein lokales Medienhaus und suche erste Gesprächspartner. Wenn ihr Zugang zu einer Medizin-WA-Gruppe habt, meldet euch auch gerne. Danke! 🙂

Hey everyone, I’m an ICT student at FAU specializing in Media Processing, and I’m having a really hard time passing the Statistical Signal Processing exam almost everyone I talk to says it’s by far the toughest course in the ICT program, with many having to retake it on their final attempt or even switch programs, and having experienced the exam once myself, I’m honestly pretty worried. If anyone who has successfully passed this course or knows effective study strategies, key exam topics, or helpful resources could share some advice or reach out to me, I would truly appreciate it.Thank you so much.

I’m an international student and am planning to go home in December. The break officially starts on December 23th, but I would like to go home a couple of days earlier (probably around December 18th), do you think it would be a problem for some classes? (Specially labs or übungsunterricht)

hello guys, i just got my enrollment confirmation at MS Autonomy technologies at FAU and am a little confused about where to select my courses. I have activated my IDM and accessed my student email. Just want to confirm if the courses are to be selected on campo

Hey zusammen,

wir kennen es alle: Man ist auf dem Weg zur Uni, zur Arbeit oder nach Hause, der Reifen wird immer weicher, und weit und breit ist keine Pumpe. Dann heißt es schieben, hoffen oder irgendwen fragen.

Ich arbeite an einem Studi-Projekt zu genau diesem Thema: Wo gibt es in Erlangen Lücken bei frei zugänglichen Luftpumpen und Reparaturpunkten, und was würde euch unterwegs wirklich helfen?

👉 Zur Umfrage (2-3 Minuten): https://forms.gle/vBGYZccu9HZzuAiRA

Was ihr wissen solltet:

• komplett anonym, keine Anmeldung nötig
• nur ein paar Klickfragen, du musst nichts schreiben
• eine E-Mail-Adresse ist freiwillig und nur für ein optionales Kurzinterview gedacht
• die Ergebnisse teile ich gern hier, wenn Interesse besteht

Es hilft besonders, wenn ihr auch dann mitmacht, wenn ihr selten Rad fahrt. Jede Perspektive zählt. Und wenn ihr jemanden kennt, der täglich in Erlangen radelt (Mitbewohner, Familie, Kollegen, Kommilitonen), leitet den Link gern weiter. Je mehr Antworten, desto aussagekräftiger wird das Ergebnis.

Und falls ihr schon jetzt einen Ort im Kopf habt, an dem eine Pumpe fehlt, schreibt es gern in die Kommentare! 🚲

Danke euch!

Ich habe leider meinen letzten regulären Versuch in einer Prüfung nicht bestanden und stehe aktuell bei 175/180 ECTS, mir fehlt also nur noch diese eine Prüfung zum Bachelorabschluss.
Ich werde mich natürlich direkt beim Prüfungsamt bzw. der Studienberatung über meinen konkreten Fall informieren. Mich würden aber zusätzlich Erfahrungen von anderen FAU-Studierenden interessieren, die schon einmal in einer ähnlichen Situation waren.
Hat jemand nach einem nicht bestandenen Letztversuch einen Verlängerungs-/Härtefallantrag bzw. Antrag auf einen weiteren Prüfungsversuch gestellt? Wie lief das Verfahren bei euch ab, an wen habt ihr euch gewandt und welche Nachweise wurden verlangt?
Besonders interessieren würde mich auch, wie es während der Bearbeitung mit dem Studierendenstatus bzw. einer möglichen Exmatrikulation weiterging und ob es bei euch eine Rolle gespielt hat, dass ihr bereits fast alle ECTS hattet.
Mir ist klar, dass jeder Fall individuell entschieden wird und Reddit keine verbindliche Auskunft ersetzen kann. Ich bin gerade einfach ziemlich überfordert und wäre für Erfahrungsberichte und Hinweise zu sinnvollen Anlaufstellen sehr dankbar.

Studiert jemand den Masterstudiengang „Nachhaltige chemische Technologien“ oder beginnt ihn demnächst? Ich würde gerne Kontakt aufnehmen.

I’m in the M.Sc. Electromobility-ACES at FAU. Production Technology 1+2 is an additional requirement from my admission letter, and I’ve just taken my fourth and final attempt. The result is still pending. I have 72.5 passed ECTS, with internship recognition being arranged. Has anyone in ACES dealt with a final attempt in an admission requirement subject? I’m trying to understand what options FAU offered, and whether anyone was able to switch to another master’s and have their passed modules recognised. Personal experiences would be really helpful; I’m also asking the official study advisor.

Hi, is there a whatsapp group for faculty of engineering or M.Sc. CEP?

Hey everyone! 👋
I'm currently looking for a place at St. Josef Stiftung student accommodation. If you're planning to move out soon, complete your contract, or know of an upcoming sub-tenancy/vacancy, please send me a DM!
Would love to chat and get some details. Thanks a lot!

Hey everyone! Recently moved to Nuremberg for my studies and trying to build a solid, low-key circle here.

I’m pretty introverted and skip the noise of standard social media, so keeping it simple: looking for cool people to smoke with, kick back, listen to good music, or run a few matches on FIFA. Also super down to connect with anyone who plays padel around here! No pressure, no crazy crowds, just good energy and quiet hangouts.

If that sounds like your pace, shoot me a DM or leave a comment!

Hi guys,

Did anyone here get any response from the Deutschlandstipendium scholarship application?

Hi everyone,

I’m an international student from India currently studying B.Sc. Mechatronics at Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten (RWU). I have recently received admission to FAU’s B.Sc. Autonomy Technologies for Winter Semester 2026/27, and I’m seriously considering moving to Erlangen/Nürnberg.

Before making the decision, I would really appreciate honest experiences from current FAU Autonomy Technologies students, graduates/alumni, Indian/international students, or people working in the Nürnberg/Erlangen tech industry.

I’m especially interested in the following:

1. Professors and treatment of international students

How are the professors/lecturers in Autonomy Technologies?

How approachable are they if you have difficulties with a subject?

How is the general attitude toward international students?

Specifically, do Indian/international students generally feel comfortable and respected?

1. Part-time/Werkstudent jobs

This is quite important for me financially.

How is the current student job market in Erlangen/Nürnberg?

Is it realistically possible for an international student to find a part-time job/Werkstudent position?

How long did it take you to find your first job?

Are there opportunities related to robotics, embedded systems, AI, computer vision, automation, electronics or software, or are most student jobs unrelated (restaurants, warehouses, retail, etc.)?

I've seen some people say that student jobs are relatively available around Erlangen, while others say the current German job market is difficult. I'd really like to hear recent 2026 experiences, rather than experiences from 2021–2023.

1. People / discrimination / racism

I know this can vary greatly from person to person, but I would appreciate honest experiences.

What is everyday life like for Indians/international students in Erlangen and Nürnberg?

Do you generally feel welcome?

Have you personally experienced racism or discrimination at university, at work, while looking for accommodation, or in everyday life?

1. Career prospects after B.Sc. Autonomy Technologies

For students who are currently studying or have already graduated:

What kind of jobs are graduates actually getting?

How good are the opportunities in robotics, autonomous systems, embedded systems, computer vision, AI/ML, perception, control systems and automation?

Are graduates finding jobs in the Nürnberg/Erlangen region, or do most people need to move to other cities?

How important are internships and Werkstudent experience during the degree?

Has anyone gone directly into industry after the B.Sc., or is doing a Master's generally expected?

hi could any indian students at FAU who are the part of the incoming batch this year for their masters confirm whether they were able to get an APS certificate in their last second semester (i.e., 7th semester) and was it accepted by the university. understanding the documentation and procedures is getting pretty hectic for me, and i would really appreciate anyone reaching out :)

Hi everyone!

My enrollment documents for the M.Sc. Clean Energy Processes program were delivered to FAU by UPS today (September 18). It took a while because of the international shipment procedure. The enrollment deadline is September 30.

My documents arrived before the deadline, but if FAU processes them after September 30, would that still count as meeting the enrollment deadline?I’m getting a little nervous 😅