Introduction

FAU WiSo Nuremberg is the School of Economics, Business and Society of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg. It is one of the colleges under the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), the largest university in northern Bavaria, Germany. It is located in Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, one of the business centers of Germany. The college is famous for its excellent teaching and research in the fields of economics, business and social sciences.

Overview

Student size: The University of Erlangen-Nuremberg has a total of 38,494 students, including 5,096 international students, but no separate student size data for WiSo College was found.

Course settings: The college offers more than 20 degree programs, covering different levels from undergraduate to master's, including full-time, part-time and courses for working people, etc. Specific majors include international business research, international economic research, etc.

History and establishment time

The college originated in 1918 The Nuremberg Business School for Business and Social Sciences was founded in 1961. In 1961, the school was merged into the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and became the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo). In 2007, WiSo was reorganized and partially merged into the Business School under the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.

School Strength

Faculty: As a member of the Erlangen- As an important part of the University of Nuremberg, the college has a team of highly qualified and experienced teachers who have profound academic attainments and rich teaching experience in the fields of economics, business and social sciences, and can provide students with high-quality education and guidance.

Teaching quality: Focus on combining theoretical knowledge with practical application, through case analysis, project practice, internships and other methods, so that students can accumulate practical experience in the learning process, improve their problem-solving ability, and lay a solid foundation for future career development.

Scientific research level: The college has carried out extensive and in-depth scientific research activities in the fields of economics, business and social sciences, and has achieved a series of important research results, making positive contributions to the development of related fields. At the same time, it also provides strong support for teaching, enabling students to be exposed to the latest academic trends and research methods.

Institutional nature

A college under a public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on dialogue and communication between different disciplines , emphasizing the close integration of research and practice, and is committed to cultivating professionals in the fields of economics, business and social sciences with innovative thinking, practical ability and social responsibility, and encouraging students to actively explore new fields and put forward innovative ideas and solutions.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Economics, business and social sciences are the key disciplines of the college, including but not limited to international business, international economy, business management, marketing, finance, sociology, political science and other professional directions. These disciplines have a high level and influence in teaching and scientific research.

Key laboratories: No special key laboratories have been found in the college, but the college has established extensive cooperative relations with local enterprises, government agencies, social organizations, etc., providing students with rich internship and practice opportunities, enabling students to conduct research, analysis and practical operations in a real social and economic environment, so as to better apply theoretical knowledge to the solution of practical problems.

Faculty

The college does not clearly divide the faculties, but from the perspective of professional settings, it is mainly concentrated in related fields such as economics, business and social sciences.

Ranking

The University of Erlangen-Nuremberg ranks 229th in the 2024 QS World University Rankings and 21st in Germany; 196th in the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings and 13th in Germany. Name.

Expenses

As part of a public university, the college does not charge tuition fees for undergraduate and master's programs. Germany's free tuition system applies to all foreign students, regardless of their country of origin.

Campus

Campus location: Located in the center of Nuremberg. Nuremberg is the second largest city in Bavaria and an important industrial center and transportation hub in Germany. The city has a profound cultural heritage and a developed economy, providing students with abundant internship and employment opportunities.

Teaching facilities: Equipped with modern teaching facilities, such as multimedia classrooms, professional laboratories, libraries, etc., it provides good conditions for students' study and research.

Living facilities: There are student dormitories, canteens, supermarkets, sports facilities, etc. around the campus or in the city to meet the daily needs of students and provide students with a comfortable learning and living environment.