Welcome to Erlangen!
The history of Erlangen has proven over the centuries 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 about living in Erlangen.
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.
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
Appeal for donations: Recreation camp for Ukrainian children
Around 20 children from Browary are to forget the horrors of war for at least ten days at the beginning of August.
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
Appeal for donations: Recreation camp for Ukrainian children
Around 20 children from Browary are to forget the horrors of war for at least ten days at the beginning of August.
Latest news
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? Our German Offensive courses provide you with effective support in learning German. They are a very good preparation for the integration course. In these courses you learn without pressure and stress because there is no test at the end.
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? Our German Offensive courses provide you with effective support in learning German. They are a very good preparation for the integration course. In these courses you learn without pressure and stress because there is no test at the end.
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? Our German Offensive courses provide you with effective support in learning German. They are a very good preparation for the integration course. In these courses you learn without pressure and stress because there is no test at the end.
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? Our German Offensive courses provide you with effective support in learning German. They are a very good preparation for the integration course. In these courses you learn without pressure and stress because there is no test at the end.
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.