Founded in 1743, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) today is one of Germany's top comprehensive research universities with approximately 35,000 students. FAU offers world-class training in a wide range of subjects and outstanding research conditions 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. The recently established FAU Busan Campus in South Korea exemplifies the global vision of the university.
