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Study in Erlangen

Stand: 18.03.2026

At the start of the summer semester on April 1: Information about life in our city.

Your first step - registering your residence

  • In person - at the Citizens' Service on the first floor of the Town Hall. You do not need to make an appointment during opening hours. Use the "Citizens' Service" button to take a number from the issuing machine. You will be called to the relevant counter via a display in the waiting areas. Here: call up the current waiting time.
  • Online - you can also register online from the comfort of your own home.
  • By appointment - you can also book an appointment for individual services at the Citizens' Service.

Hörsaal voller MenschenThere are around 40,000 students at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (Photo: unsplash)

In addition to attending lectures, you also have to deal with the authorities. In our service portal you will find our services and applicable legal regulations. Click here for the service portal

Almost 39,000 students

38,625 students have enrolled for the winter semester 2025/2026 (as of October 9, 2025). Around three quarters of these students will be studying in Erlangen. Nuremberg is the place of study for a quarter. 4,216 of the enrolled students are studying at the university for the first time. That is around 27 percent fewer than in 2024.

All about life in Erlangen

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Discover Erlangen

There is plenty to see in Bavaria's smallest major city, which has a population of about 120,000.

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Child day care

You can register your child via the Kita-Finder.

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Our Calendar of Events

What can you do in Erlangen? What events are happening? Get inspired by our calendar of events. You'll find a wide variety of events there.

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Cycling

All information for cyclists in Erlangen: Where can I park my bike? Where are the cycle lanes? Information on funding programs and much more.

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Mobility

On this page you will find an overview of all the important information about mobility and infrastructure in Erlangen.

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Volunteering

An overview of all offers, events and opportunities to volunteer in Erlangen.

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City Council and Committees

What advisory boards are there? Where does the mayor like to spend time? Who is responsible for what? Find the answers here.

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Living

Do you need help finding an apartment? Or would you like information about living in Erlangen. Then you've come to the right place.

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Housing benefit; applying for a rent or encumbrance allowance

Under certain conditions, low-income households can receive housing benefit as a state subsidy towards housing costs. The application must be submitted to the housing benefit authority (district office / independent city) in whose area the housing is located.

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Hours of Operation & Office Locator

What departments and divisions are there within the city administration? Here you'll find our departments, along with their contact information.

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Free public transportation in the city center

Hop on for free! Ride the buses for free in downtown Erlangen. Get around downtown Erlangen quickly and conveniently without having to search for parking. Since January 1, 2024, all bus routes within Erlangen’s free downtown zone have been offering “free rides.”