Faculty

As one of Germany’s top-tier research faculties, the Faculty of Medicine is the hub of scientific excellence in Erlangen-Nuremberg. Here, clear structures and visionary focus areas provide a unique environment for research, clinical care, and academic advancement.

The Faculty of Medicine is…

translational
The University Medical Center of Erlangen stands out for its close networking of research, education and patient care.
interdisciplinary
The broad thematic spectrum of FAU facilitates cooperation across disciplines and faculties.
interconnected
Our central location within the Medical Valley European Metropolitan Region Nuremberg creates ideal conditions for cooperation between science and industry.

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The Faculty in Numbers

Professorships (C3, C4, W1, W2, W3)  (as of September 2025)169
Adjunct professorships (as of September 2025)312
Students (as of winter term 2024/25)4.864
Percentage of total number of students at FAU12 %
Degree programs6
Departments28
Preclinical Institutes4
Clinical-Theoretical Institutes involved in daily patient care6
Clinical-Theoretical Institutes not involved in daily patient care7
Interdisciplinary Centers11
Raised third party funds 202062 M Euro
Raised third party funds 202174 M Euro
Raised third party funds 202278 M Euro
Raised third party funds 202384 M Euro