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Studying in Erlangen

Stand: 14.09.2026

As the winter semester begins on October 1: Information about life in our city.

Your First Step—Register 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 dispenser. 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.

Hörsaal voller MenschenThere 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, assistance options, and applicable legal regulations. Click here to visit the service portal

Nearly 40,000 students

For the 2025/2026 winter semester, 39,857 students were enrolled. About three-quarters of these students were based in Erlangen, while one-quarter were based in Nuremberg.

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All About Life in Erlangen

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Visiting 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 using the Daycare Finder.

Stage at the Theater Stadt Erlangen.
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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. There you’ll find a wide variety of events.

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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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Volunteer

An overview of all opportunities, events, and ways 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 & 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.