Your First Step—Registering Your Residence
- In person—at the Citizen Services desk on the ground floor of City Hall. No appointment is necessary during business hours. Use the “Citizen Services” button to take a number from the ticket machine. A display in the waiting areas will call you to the appropriate counter. Click here to check the current wait time.
- Online—you can also complete the registration process online from the comfort of your own home.
- By appointment—you can also book an appointment for certain services at the Citizen Service Center.
There are approximately 40,000 students at Friedrich-Alexander University (Photo: unsplash)
In addition to attending lectures, students must also complete administrative tasks. On our service portal, you’ll find our services, support options, and applicable legal regulations. Click here to visit the service portal
Nearly 40,000 students
Student enrollment at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg has grown again for the 2026/2027 winter semester: A total of 38,412 students (as of October 8, 2026) are enrolled for the 2026/2027 winter semester. After the Abitur exams were canceled last year due to the transition from an eight-year to a nine-year high school system in Bavaria, the number of new students is back on track: 5,418 first-semester students are beginning their studies. The number of international students also remains high: With 9,901 enrolled students, they now account for more than a quarter of the total student body.
All About Life in Erlangen
Visiting Erlangen
With a population of about 120,000, the Huguenot city is the smallest major city in Bavaria. With its wide streets and many Baroque buildings, it is considered one of the best-preserved Baroque planned cities in Germany.
Child Day Care
You can register your child using the Daycare Finder.
Our Calendar of Events
What can you do in Erlangen? What events are happening? Get inspired by our calendar of events. There you’ll find a wide variety of events.
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.
Mobility
On this page you will find an overview of all the important information about mobility and infrastructure in Erlangen.
Volunteer
An overview of all opportunities, events, and ways to volunteer in Erlangen.
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.
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.
Housing Assistance; Applying for a Rent or Utility Subsidy
Under certain conditions, low-income households may receive housing assistance as a government subsidy toward housing costs. The application must be submitted to the housing assistance authority (district office or independent city) in the jurisdiction where the residence is located.
Hours of Operation & Find a Government Office
What departments and divisions are there within the city administration? Here you’ll find our departments, along with their contact information.
Visiting Erlangen
With a population of about 120,000, the Huguenot city is the smallest major city in Bavaria. With its wide streets and many Baroque buildings, it is considered one of the best-preserved Baroque planned cities in Germany.
Child Day Care
You can register your child using the Daycare Finder.
Our Calendar of Events
What can you do in Erlangen? What events are happening? Get inspired by our calendar of events. There you’ll find a wide variety of events.
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.
Mobility
On this page you will find an overview of all the important information about mobility and infrastructure in Erlangen.
Volunteer
An overview of all opportunities, events, and ways to volunteer in Erlangen.
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.
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.
Housing Assistance; Applying for a Rent or Utility Subsidy
Under certain conditions, low-income households may receive housing assistance as a government subsidy toward housing costs. The application must be submitted to the housing assistance authority (district office or independent city) in the jurisdiction where the residence is located.
Hours of Operation & Find a Government Office
What departments and divisions are there within the city administration? Here you’ll find our departments, along with their contact information.