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Medicine Erlangen-Bayreuth
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About the Program
Medicine is the study of the prevention, detection and treatment of disease and injury in humans. Physicians aim to restore and maintain the health of patients. In medical school, you will receive scientific and practical training. The program consists of a pre-clinical section (first 4 semesters) focusing on scientific and theoretical basics, followed by a clinical section (6 semesters) covering pathology, pharmacology, and clinical subjects. After these sections, students complete a practical year (PJ) in surgery, internal medicine, and an additional subject of choice. The Upper Franconia Medical Campus is a collaborative project where students start in Erlangen and relocate to Bayreuth for the clinical stage.
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Medicine is the study of the prevention, detection and treatment of disease and injury in humans. Physicians aim to restore and maintain the health of patients. In medical school, you will receive scientific and practical training. The program consists of a pre-clinical section (first 4 semesters) focusing on scientific and theoretical basics, followed by a clinical section (6 semesters) covering pathology, pharmacology, and clinical subjects. After these sections, students complete a practical year (PJ) in surgery, internal medicine, and an additional subject of choice. The Upper Franconia Medical Campus is a collaborative project where students start in Erlangen and relocate to Bayreuth for the clinical stage.
General Requirements
Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.
Academic qualification
A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).
Language
German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).
Typical documents
- Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
- Language certificate
- Passport and passport photo
- Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
- Letter of motivation (for many programs)
- Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)
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How do I apply to Medicine Erlangen-Bayreuth at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Medicine Erlangen-Bayreuth at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Is Medicine Erlangen-Bayreuth at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg taught in German or English? ▼
This Other programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Medicine Erlangen-Bayreuth programme cost? ▼
No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Medicine Erlangen-Bayreuth at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying Medicine Erlangen-Bayreuth? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.