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| 2. The university was founded in 1742 by Margrave Friedrich von Brandenburg-Bayreuth and was originally known as the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, after the founding margrave and the two largest cities in its jurisdiction. |
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| 3. FAU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and medicine. |
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| 4. The university is known for its cutting-edge research in fields such as energy technology, medical technology, materials science, and artificial intelligence. |
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| 5. FAU has a strong international presence, with partnerships and exchange programs with universities around the world. |
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| 6. The university has three main campuses: Erlangen, Nuremberg, and Fürth, which are all located in the metropolitan region of Nuremberg. |
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| 7. FAU has a strong focus on sustainability and environmental protection, with initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote green practices on campus. |
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| 8. The university has produced many notable alumni, including Nobel laureates, politicians, business leaders, and prominent academics. |
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| 9. FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Germany and Europe, and it is a member of the prestigious German U15 group of research-intensive universities. |
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| 10. The university’s motto is “auctoritas, unitas, veritas”, which translates to “authority, unity, truth” in Latin, emphasizing its commitment to academic excellence, collaboration, and integrity. |
