Index
General
- Does FAU provide scholarships?
- Does FAU offer any student clubs I could join?
- I am really struggling with my studies and life in Germany. What can I do?
- I need a letter of recommendation from a professor (to apply for a scholarship, summer school etc.). How can I get this letter?
- How can I forward emails from my FAU account to my private email account?
- I was already enrolled during the covid pandemic. Which of my semesters are not counted as regular semesters?
- I am enrolled in the Medical Engineering program and pregnant. How does this affect my studies?
- Can I study part-time as an international student?
- How does the German healthcare system work and what do I do if I need to see a doctor?
- I have sent an email to a university staff member but have not received an answer from them. What should I do about it?
- Is there a support service for international students?
- Are all people who teach at FAU professors (and should I address them as such)?
- Is it possible to work part-time and finish the master’s degree in four semesters?
- Life in Germany is expensive and my buget is really tight – how can I save money in my daily life?
- What should I keep in mind if my plan is to work in Germany after graduation?
- Which potential dangers do I have to be aware of in Germany?
- I have questions about entering the job market in Germany? Whom can I ask?
- Do I need to attend lectures?
- What do I need to know about living in a student dorm or shared apartment (“WG”)?
- I am facing an appointment with the authorities (immigrations office, police etc.) or an important doctor’s appointment with a non-English speaking doctor and don’t speak German (well enough). Who can support me in this situation?