Wichtiger Hinweis
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.
A city for all
People from all over the world live in Erlangen. As an "intercultural city" with a cosmopolitan outlook, Erlangen's motto is "A city for all". Whether it's a residence permit, professional and social prospects or a fulfilled and carefree private life: We want you to feel at home and safe in Erlangen and for our city to quickly become your home. Here you will find everything you need to know and important information for your life in Erlangen.
Information for refugees from Ukraine
20 Ukrainian children for a time-out in Erlangen
Since the beginning of August, the children from the Ukrainian solidarity partner city of Browary have been in the region for a ten-day vacation.
Appeal for Browary: A book from heart to heart
Recipients are schools and children's centers where German is taught.
Appeal for donations for a vacation camp for Ukrainian children
Request for donations for a vacation camp for Ukrainian children from Erlangen's solidarity partner city Browary
20 Ukrainian children for a time-out in Erlangen
Since the beginning of August, the children from the Ukrainian solidarity partner city of Browary have been in the region for a ten-day vacation.
Appeal for Browary: A book from heart to heart
Recipients are schools and children's centers where German is taught.
Appeal for donations for a vacation camp for Ukrainian children
Request for donations for a vacation camp for Ukrainian children from Erlangen's solidarity partner city Browary
60 years of the recruitment agreement
October 30, 2021 marks the 60th anniversary of the recruitment agreement with Turkey. In these 60 years, several thousand people have come to Erlangen from Turkey. Some only for a few years, many for good. They have become part of Erlangen, belong to it, make their contribution and shape our diverse, open urban society. In 2022, the lifetime achievements of the former "guest workers" of Turkish origin, their children and grandchildren were honored in a series of events.
Latest news
German offensive
Are you new to Erlangen and want to learn German? Then the Deutsch-Offensive is perfect for you! Our German courses support you effectively in learning German. They are very good preparation for the integration course. In these courses you learn without pressure, without stress and without a test at the end of the course.
Latest news
News section of the city of Erlangen: All the latest news from the city administration at a glance.
German offensive
Are you new to Erlangen and want to learn German? Then the Deutsch-Offensive is perfect for you! Our German courses support you effectively in learning German. They are very good preparation for the integration course. In these courses you learn without pressure, without stress and without a test at the end of the course.
Latest news
News section of the city of Erlangen: All the latest news from the city administration at a glance.
Activities
Committed. Integrated.
Commitment brings people together. Anyone who gets involved in something and with others makes contacts and actively helps to shape society. Commitment creates encounters, promotes togetherness and mutual understanding. Commitment is diversity in action in the community and a path to 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.
Committed. Integrated.
Commitment brings people together. Anyone who gets involved in something and with others makes contacts and actively helps to shape society. Commitment creates encounters, promotes togetherness and mutual understanding. Commitment is diversity in action in the community and a path to 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.
Help & support
Earthquake: Entry and exit regulations
Information and tips from our Immigration Office on extending your visitor's visa and inviting family members to Erlangen.
German language support for kindergarten children
Good German language skills are particularly important for children who start school. Unfortunately, there is often a lack of teachers.
German offensive
Are you new to Erlangen and want to learn German? Then the Deutsch-Offensive is perfect for you! Our German courses support you effectively in learning German. They are very good preparation for the integration course. In these courses you learn without pressure, without stress and without a test at the end of the course.
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.
Pre-vocational integration class (BIK/V)
Offer for young migrants with compulsory vocational schooling
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)
Offer for young migrants with compulsory vocational schooling
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.
Earthquake: Entry and exit regulations
Information and tips from our Immigration Office on extending your visitor's visa and inviting family members to Erlangen.
German language support for kindergarten children
Good German language skills are particularly important for children who start school. Unfortunately, there is often a lack of teachers.
German offensive
Are you new to Erlangen and want to learn German? Then the Deutsch-Offensive is perfect for you! Our German courses support you effectively in learning German. They are very good preparation for the integration course. In these courses you learn without pressure, without stress and without a test at the end of the course.
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.
Pre-vocational integration class (BIK/V)
Offer for young migrants with compulsory vocational schooling
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)
Offer for young migrants with compulsory vocational schooling
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.
Frequently asked questions
A special feature of Erlangen's rental housing market is the letting of large apartments, particularly those close to the city center, to several individual tenants. In addition to a private room, the rent includes the use of communal rooms such as the kitchen and bathroom.
The rent index does not describe these tenancies, as only self-contained apartments were used for the calculation. However, in order to be able to offer at least a guide to the usual rent level for single rooms in Erlangen, the rent index survey also took into account individually rented rooms.
Due to the small data basis, we would like to point out that the figures published here are not part of the qualified rent index and are for orientation purposes only.
Results:
The size of one's own room has little influence on the rent level. Therefore, there is no differentiation by room size. For the same reason, we do not publish rents per square meter.
Location | Lower limit | Average value | Upper limit |
---|---|---|---|
City center or walking distance up to max. 1000 m from the city center | 250 | 303 | 329 |
Over 1000 m walking distance from the city center | 236 | 280 | 305 |
The distance to the city center refers to the extent of the city center as described on page 12 of the current rent index. The walking distances can be determined on a suitable (online) map.
As with the completed apartments, there is a lower and an upper value in addition to the average value. Two thirds of the rents for single rooms lie within these price ranges, which is the same as the "local comparative rent" You can take into account the following to classify a property within the range:
- Features of the apartment
- Room size
- Quality and quantity of sanitary facilities
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Foreigners' affairs and naturalizations
- Residence for the purpose of education, study or employment
- Residence for reasons of international law, humanitarian or political reasons
- Residence for the purpose of family reunification with foreigners: Temporary stays, permanent stays, humanitarian stays
- Residence for family reunification with Germans
- Declaration of commitment
- Integration
- Naturalization and citizenship law (Click here for the Quick Check Naturalization)
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Wednesday: 10:00 - 12:00
Thursday: 13:30 - 15:00