BSc Autonomy Technologies FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

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The BSc programme provides fundamentals to tackle autonomy technologies and create autonomous systems. The programme therefore comprises modules in mathematics, electrical engineering, mechatronics, signal theory and processing, systems and control, computer science, numerics, and simulation as well as artificial intelligence. For a deeper understanding, students select one of the following four specialisation areas: Human-System Interfaces, Networking & Collaboration, Planning & Control, or Sensing & Perception. The programme is completed by further elective modules and a Bachelor's thesis.

The Welcome Week for international students is held at the beginning of October each year.

Lecture periods start in mid-April or mid-October:

https://www.fau.eu/education/study-organisation/semester-dates/

International applicants: 15 July

The study plan includes:

• Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
• Calculus
• Programming and Algorithms
• Mechatronic Systems
• Signal Processing
• Communications
• Machine Learning
• Sensors
• Control Systems
• Electric Drives
• Embedded Systems
• Key Qualifications
• Labs
• Seminars
• Electives
• Thesis

Erasmus + programme:

• Study visits to European partner universities
• Partners: Bristol, Glasgow, Madrid, Valencia, San Sebastian, Prague, Pilsen, Rennes, Helsinki, Trondheim, Riga, etc.
• Recognition of study achievements with ECTS
• Organisational support for planning and implementation
• Waiver of foreign tuition fees
• Moderate financial support (mobility grant)

GE4 (Global Education for European Engineers and Entrepreneurs):

• Study visits to universities in South America and Asia
• Waiver of tuition fees, assistance with entry formalities

No tuition fees

FAU does not charge tuition fees. However, each semester students must pay semester fees consisting of student services fees (72 EUR).

General guidelines on the average costs that can be expected are provided by the results of the social survey undertaken by the German National Association for Student Affairs in 2021:

According to this study, students who no longer live with their parents should have an average amount of 1,106 EUR per month at their disposal. However, monthly expenditures for personal lifestyle vary a lot. For former West Germany, the study revealed the following details on average expenditure:

• Rent, including ancillary costs (in Erlangen, Nuremberg and surrounding areas): 410 EUR
• Food: 198 EUR
• Clothing: 46 EUR
• Travel costs (public transport and/or car): 89 EUR
• Study materials (depending on subject): 31 EUR
• Health insurance, doctors, medicine: 100 EUR
• Telecommunications: 31 EUR
• Leisure, culture, sports: 65 EUR

All applicants to the BSc AT have to pass a qualification assessment test ("Eignungsfeststellungsverfahren") in order to enrol in this programme. This is to ensure that proficiency in English, mathematics, computer science and physics is at a level that will allow them to study successfully. The qualification assessment test is based on proficiency in the above-mentioned basic scientific knowledge.

• Required language level of English B2 (CEFR)
• IETLS (min. 6.0)
• TOEFL (min. 80)

International applicants: 15 July

There is a wide range of scholarships available for outstanding students. In addition to requiring applicants to have excellent grades, most scholarship programmes have additional conditions regarding cultural, political, religious, or social involvement. If you have any questions about the application procedure or selection criteria, you can contact the Student Advice and Career Service (IBZ) or speak directly to FAU’s liaison officer for the scholarship organisation you wish to apply to.

https://www.fau.eu/study/prospective-students/financing-your-studies

According to a study by the German National Association for Student Affairs, around 63 percent of all "first-time students" have a regular job – and not just during the holidays. On average, they work around eight hours a week for an average wage of 12 EUR per hour. Students can have a "500 EUR job" or work as a student trainee in a company or as a student assistant in the university – both during and outside the lecture period. Information on the legal conditions relating to part-time jobs for students is available in the brochure "Jobben" (part-time jobs) published by the German National Association for Student Affairs. FAU’s job portal is also updated regularly with new advertisements for part-time jobs.

The cities of Erlangen, Fürth, and Nuremberg offer a very good standard of living. They are popular places to live, meaning that accommodation is in high demand but often in short supply. This is particularly the case during the period before the start of a new semester. We therefore recommend that you start looking for accommodation as soon as possible. If you are flexible and also look in the surrounding area, you will have a better chance of finding somewhere affordable to live. The region has an excellent public transport system, so you should not have any problems getting to your place of study or work.

It is worth checking the available accommodation on the Internet every day, as new accommodation becomes available on a day-to-day basis. It pays to be flexible when it comes to the price, location, and available facilities of your accommodation.

Student Services Erlangen-Nürnberg runs its own student accommodation in Erlangen and Nuremberg. You will be informed about how to apply for a room in Student Services accommodation while you are in the process of applying to be admitted to FAU.

Founded in 1743, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is now one of the largest research universities in Germany with 40,996 students and 276 degree programmes. The five faculties cover the entire spectrum of modern academic disciplines – from humanities, social sciences and theology to medicine, law, economics, sciences and engineering.

One of FAU’s defining features is its commitment to interdisciplinary teaching and research, which frequently go beyond the boundaries of individual subjects.

FAU’s outstanding research and teaching is reflected in top positions in both national and international rankings as well as the high amount of DFG funding that its researchers are able to secure.

FAU is based in three cities – Erlangen, Fürth and Nuremberg. Each of the FAU campuses is closely connected to the social and economic pulse of these cities. Studying and city life at FAU go hand in hand, so much so that it’s hard to tell city and campus life apart.

"Moving Knowledge" is our motto and guiding principle at FAU. Therefore, we strive to generate knowledge to shape the future responsibly and openly share knowledge with all stakeholders in society to drive prosperity and create value. We also use knowledge to improve our world for future generations.

FAU’s two main sites, the cities of Erlangen and Nuremberg, are located at the heart of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region. Both Erlangen and Nuremberg have their own unique charms. Erlangen is a city of 100,000 inhabitants, was the former home of the Huguenots, and it is a key location for Siemens. Nuremberg is a city with a metropolitan flair and a population of half a million. The opera, theatre, and museums, along with a lively pub scene and nightlife, offer plenty of opportunities to relax after a day in the lecture theatre, lab, or library. The highlights of the cultural calendar in Erlangen include the "Hörkunstfestival" (acoustic art festival), International Comic Salon, "figuren.theater.festival" (puppet theatre festival), "Poetenfest" (poetry festival), and the "ARENA… of the young arts" theatre and performance festival. A wide range of cultural institutions open their doors to visitors during the Blue Night in Nuremberg, and once every two years, the Long Night of Sciences gives the public a chance to take a look inside research institutions in Erlangen, Nuremberg, and Fürth. In summary, the mixture of academia, innovative companies, art, and culture makes the region the perfect place for creative minds. There is also plenty on offer for keen athletes and nature lovers. Fränkische Schweiz, a paradise for climbers and walkers, is located to the north of Erlangen and is at FAU’s doorstep. Water sports enthusiasts will love the Franconian lakes and the university’s water sports centre, which is located just south of Nuremberg.