Welcome to Erlangen!
Over the centuries, Erlangen's city history has proven that migration and integration can succeed. Accordingly, the city motto is "Open by tradition".
A good third of Erlangen's population has a migration background. All of them are Erlangeners and shape our city with their different cultural, social and religious experiences. The question of origin and tradition plays less and less of a role, but our modern urban society is characterized by diverse values and pluralistic lifestyles.
We want to take this great potential into account, use and promote the talents and potential of people from other countries and advocate equal participation for all.
Information for refugees from Ukraine
Appeal for Browary: A book from heart to heart
Recipients are schools and children's centers where German is taught.
Call for Donations: Recreational Camp for Children from Brovary
Between 15 and 20 children from Erlangen’s Ukrainian sister city are to be given the opportunity to spend a week in Erlangen. The hope is that this will help them forget the horrors of war, at least for a little while.
Seniors' Café Ukraine - Welcome to our meetings
Every two weeks, the Seniors' Advisory Council, the St. Heinrich Seniors' Club and the St. Heinrich Helpers' Circle invite Ukrainians to the parish of St. Heinrich (Möhrendorfer Straße 31 a) to exchange ideas and get to know each other over tea, coffee and cake.
Appeal for Browary: A book from heart to heart
Recipients are schools and children's centers where German is taught.
Call for Donations: Recreational Camp for Children from Brovary
Between 15 and 20 children from Erlangen’s Ukrainian sister city are to be given the opportunity to spend a week in Erlangen. The hope is that this will help them forget the horrors of war, at least for a little while.
Seniors' Café Ukraine - Welcome to our meetings
Every two weeks, the Seniors' Advisory Council, the St. Heinrich Seniors' Club and the St. Heinrich Helpers' Circle invite Ukrainians to the parish of St. Heinrich (Möhrendorfer Straße 31 a) to exchange ideas and get to know each other over tea, coffee and cake.
Activities
Committed. Integrated.
Full-time integration guides are the central points of contact at the city administration for voluntary work in the areas of migration, asylum and integration.
Intercultural Cities Project (ICC)
Since 2016, we have been part of the Intercultural Cities (ICC) project - Europe's largest municipal integration network. After Berlin-Neukölln, we are the second German and the 100th European city to join the Council of Europe initiative.
Integration mission statement
Guiding principles for municipal action in the city of Erlangen.
Diversity of India in Erlangen
Immigrants from India form the largest group in Erlangen.
Erlangen Declaration on Diversity, Respect, and Tolerance
In its 10th anniversary year, the Office for Equal Opportunity and Diversity / International Relations focused on bringing together various stakeholders in the city’s civil society. Working together in solidarity, 2,025 dedicated members of Erlangen’s urban community—representing a wide range of sectors in civil society, business, and academia—drafted the “Erlangen Declaration on Diversity, Respect, and Tolerance.” We would like to briefly outline the process that led to this declaration.
Committed. Integrated.
Full-time integration guides are the central points of contact at the city administration for voluntary work in the areas of migration, asylum and integration.
Intercultural Cities Project (ICC)
Since 2016, we have been part of the Intercultural Cities (ICC) project - Europe's largest municipal integration network. After Berlin-Neukölln, we are the second German and the 100th European city to join the Council of Europe initiative.
Integration mission statement
Guiding principles for municipal action in the city of Erlangen.
Diversity of India in Erlangen
Immigrants from India form the largest group in Erlangen.
Erlangen Declaration on Diversity, Respect, and Tolerance
In its 10th anniversary year, the Office for Equal Opportunity and Diversity / International Relations focused on bringing together various stakeholders in the city’s civil society. Working together in solidarity, 2,025 dedicated members of Erlangen’s urban community—representing a wide range of sectors in civil society, business, and academia—drafted the “Erlangen Declaration on Diversity, Respect, and Tolerance.” We would like to briefly outline the process that led to this declaration.
Help & support
Help and contact points
Here you can find help and support in Erlangen.
Improvements at the immigration office
The AIB was able to achieve some improvements through constructive discussions with the immigration authorities.
Language and integration courses
The Erlangen Adult Education Center offers language and integration courses for people from other countries.
Participation report of the social department
Living conditions and opportunities for participation in Erlangen
Power failure: What to do?
Private provision is important. But what exactly do you need to do? Find out here.
Refugee and integration counseling
It offers advice and support for migrants in Erlangen. The focus is on promoting integration and providing guidance for new immigrants in our city.
Supplementary socio-educational support in specialist classes
for pupils with a migration or refugee background
Vocational integration class (BIK)
Vocational integration classes, preliminary class and graduating class
Would you like to learn a new language or practise German?
You can look for a language tandem for this. It works like this: Two people meet regularly and converse in both languages. You can learn or practise a foreign language free of charge. You can do things together and be in contact with other people, whether online or in person. You can find an overview of the offers here.
Youth migration service
The Youth Migration Service offers support and help for children and young people with a refugee or migrant background.
Help and contact points
Here you can find help and support in Erlangen.
Improvements at the immigration office
The AIB was able to achieve some improvements through constructive discussions with the immigration authorities.
Language and integration courses
The Erlangen Adult Education Center offers language and integration courses for people from other countries.
Participation report of the social department
Living conditions and opportunities for participation in Erlangen
Power failure: What to do?
Private provision is important. But what exactly do you need to do? Find out here.
Refugee and integration counseling
It offers advice and support for migrants in Erlangen. The focus is on promoting integration and providing guidance for new immigrants in our city.
Supplementary socio-educational support in specialist classes
for pupils with a migration or refugee background
Vocational integration class (BIK)
Vocational integration classes, preliminary class and graduating class
Would you like to learn a new language or practise German?
You can look for a language tandem for this. It works like this: Two people meet regularly and converse in both languages. You can learn or practise a foreign language free of charge. You can do things together and be in contact with other people, whether online or in person. You can find an overview of the offers here.
Youth migration service
The Youth Migration Service offers support and help for children and young people with a refugee or migrant background.