Program costs
Students at FAU are required by law to pay a fee for general student services (the ‘Studierendenwerk’), entitling them to, for example, subsidised meals and other services. Further information can be found on the website of the student union. As of 2025, this fee is 72 € per semester.
Average living costs at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
As a student in Erlangen or Nuremberg, your average cost of living will be around 900 to 1,200 EUR per month. For more information, visit the webpages of the university or Study in Germany.
Student jobs
The M.A. Human Rights program would allow you to seek part-time employment to contribute to your living costs. Normally, our students have mini-jobs at the university, local restaurants and bars, shops, offices or in other places. Depending on your previous qualification, you may also be able to find other employment opportunities in the Erlangen-Nuremberg region. However, you need to make sure that your visa allows you to work. Please check this with the German Embassy in your country.
For more information, visit the homepage of the university or the Stellenwerk.
Student loans
For more information on student loans, please visit studienkredit.de.
BAföG
Our M.A. Human Rights meets the criteria of the German Federal Education and Training Assistance Act (BAföG). For information on this financial assistance scheme, check the Higher Education Compass.
Scholarships
For more detailed information on available scholarships, please visit our scholarship page.