45,000+ students funded globally

Job placements

Take a look at what graduate employability at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) looks like: - FAU is one of Germany's largest research universities, strong in engineering, computer science, medicine and natural sciences, with close industry ties in the Nuremberg region. - The current global CEO of Siemens, Roland Busch, is an FAU alumnus — a mark of the university's engineering pedigree and industry connection. - Students access internships and research projects with employers in Germany's technological and industrial heartland.

As an international graduate, you can stay in Germany for up to 18 months after completing your degree on a post-study job-seeker visa (§20 AufenthG) to find qualified work, with full permission to work during that time. Once you secure a qualified role, you can move onto an EU Blue Card (2025 salary threshold around €48,300, or €43,992 for shortage occupations such as engineering, IT and natural sciences) and a longer-term career in Germany. Read Prodigy Finance's guide to post-study work opportunities in Germany for the full pathway.

FAQs

Does Prodigy Finance offer an education loan for University of Erlangen - Nuremberg? Yes. Prodigy Finance offers education loans for the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU), a major research university whose alumni include the current global CEO of Siemens, Roland Busch. Funding covers up to 100% of your cost of attendance — tuition and living expenses — with no co-signer* and no collateral, based on your future earning potential. Apply in under 10 minutes for a provisional offer.

Can I fund an engineering or computer science masters at University of Erlangen - Nuremberg? Prodigy Finance funds eligible engineering, computer science and technical masters at University of Erlangen - Nuremberg, covering up to 100% of your cost of attendance. Engineering, IT and STEM graduates are among the most in-demand in Germany's labour market, and shortage-occupation rules can ease the post-study path to an EU Blue Card.

How much can I borrow for a masters at University of Erlangen - Nuremberg? You can borrow up to USD $220,000 for a masters at University of Erlangen - Nuremberg, covering up to 100% of your cost of attendance including tuition and living expenses. The exact amount depends on your programme and application details. A provisional offer takes under 10 minutes.

Can a loan cover my blocked account (Sperrkonto) for University of Erlangen - Nuremberg? Yes. Prodigy Finance can send living expense funds directly into a German blocked account (Sperrkonto), which is how you prove you can support yourself for your student visa to study at University of Erlangen - Nuremberg. Our loans cover up to 100% of cost of attendance including living expenses, so the same loan can help you meet the blocked account requirement.

Am I eligible for a loan to study at University of Erlangen - Nuremberg as an Indian student? Eligibility depends on your citizenship, university, programme and intake — not on collateral or a co-signer*. Prodigy Finance supports eligible students from 120+ countries studying masters in Germany, and India is a supported market. Check your eligibility and get a provisional offer for University of Erlangen - Nuremberg in under 10 minutes.