Supporting documents for applications for

Master's degree programmes/PhD programmes at

FAU
Applications for Master's degree programmes are processed by the Master's Office (rooms 0.032 and 0.048 (international applicants)
or rooms 0.049 and 0.050 (German applicants), Halbmondstr. 6, 91054 Erlangen). Application are to be submitted via the online
portal 'campo'. More information on the application procedure is available at: http://www.master.fau.eu.
During the online application process under www.campo.fau.eu all necessary documents are to be uploaded as a pdf document in
the upload section. These include:
 Digital copies of all documents which provide a record of your education (secondary education certificate(s), transcript of
records, university degree certificate (where applicable), diploma supplement. Single copies of German certificates; officially
certified copies and certified translations of foreign certificates. Foreign certificates do not have to be translated if they are
issued in German, English or French
 Applicants who completed their first degree in China or Vietnam also require an APS certificate.
 All additional documents which are required by the specific programme (letter of motivation, proof of internships/place-
ments, language certificates, etc.). See the table below for details.
Please also note the following: Most of FAU's Master's degree programmes are taught in German and therefore require interna-
tional applicants to provide proof of high level German language proficiency (usually DSH 2/TestDaF 4 or equivalent). All Master's
degree programmes that require this level are marked with * in the table below. More information about German language courses,
German language proficiency and equivalent language certificates is available at www.master.fau.eu.

Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology

Master’s Degree Programme Additional supporting documents

Antike Sprachen und Kulturen/Ancient
Languages and Cultures (MA)*
Arabistik, Islamwissenschaft, Semitis-
 Arabic proficiency: at least level B2 CEFR or 40 ECTS credits in Arabic courses or
tik/Arabic, Islamic, and Semitic Studies
equivalent language certificates (e.g. UNIcert level II or higher)
(MA)*
Archäologische Wissenschaften / Ar-
chaeological Sciences (MA)*
Buchwissenschaft/Book Studies (MA)*
 English proficiency: Proof of level C1 CEFR : Evidence of language proficiency
can be provided by a certificate for passing a Test of English as a Foreign Lan-
guage (TOEFL) or the test of the International English Language Testing System
(IELTS) at level C1 or higher or by providing equivalent proof (please refer to the
table of equivalence published by the Language Centre of FAU).
Development Economics and Interna-
 A letter of application in English, no more than two pages in length, in which the
tional Studies (MA) candidate explains why they are qualified for admission to the degree pro-
gramme.
 If available: proof of qualified practical experience in the field of development eco-
nomics as well as a description of the practical experience written in English by
the applicant (description of tasks and responsibilities), one page in length.
Digital Humanities (MA) *  English proficiency: Proof of level B2 CEFR
 A sound knowledge of Japanese: You must submit proof that you have completed
Digitale Japanstudien/Digital Japanese an undergraduate degree in the subject or have passed the Japanese Language
Studies (MA) * Proficiency Test (JLPT) level N2 or another equivalent language test (e.g. UNIcert
II or CEFR B2).
 English proficiency: level C1 CEFR
 A writing sample produced by the applicant within the context of their first degree
of 5 to 20 pages, written in English (e.g. an academic essay/term paper/research
paper or a part of the final thesis). This writing sample must demonstrate the ap-
English Studies (MA)
plicant’s expertise in the field of English Studies and/or American Studies. The
writing sample has to be submitted only by applicants who do not hold a dual de-
gree in English and/or American Studies. For details see: https://www.anglis-
tik.phil.fau.de/degree-programs/ma-english-studies/ .
Erziehungswissenschaftlich-Empiri-
 Proof of a placement of at least three weeks in the field of education science or
sche Bildungsforschung/Educational
education research with research-oriented, academic tasks (only for applicants as
Research on Learning and Instruction defined at www.ee-bf.studium.fau.de/ueberblick-2/zulassung-zum-studiengang/ )
(MA)*
Ethik der Textkulturen/Ethics of Tex-
 Independently written essay on your interpretation of the degree programme’s
tual Cultures (MA) (Elite Graduate Pro-
aim and the topics (maximum 4 pages)
gramme)*
Germanistik/German Language and  For international applicants: DSH 2+ C2:GDS, alternatively DSH3, TestDaF 5 or
Literature (MA)* UNIcert4
Gerontologie/Gerontology (MSc)*  Letter of application
 Good proficiency in Latin and proficiency in a modern foreign language at level
Geschichte/History (MA)*
B2 CEFR
Imperien und Transkontinentale  English proficiency: level B2 CEFR
Räume/(MA)*Empires and Transconti-  Proof of proficiency in another modern foreign language (e.g. Chinese, French,
nental Spaces (MA)* Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish) level B2 CEFR
Islamisch-Religiöse Studien/Islamic  Arabic proficiency: at least level B2 CEFR or 40 ECTS credits in Arabic courses
Theological Studies (MA)* or equivalent language certificates (e.g. UNIcert level II or higher)
 Two modern languages at level B1 CEFR or one modern language at B1 + Latin
Kunstgeschichte/Art History (MA)*
(university entrance certificate)
 A one to two page application letter which reflects on the student's own artistic
work in relation to other works of art
 CV including details of experience in art and education
 Documentation (min. 5 pages) of an art education project outside of school, mini-
Kunstvermittlung/Art Education (MA)* mum five pages, which uses sources to demonstrate the ability to work academi-
cally, presents a meaningful connection to the student’s own artistic work and
shows evidence of high-quality methodology
 Representative, printed and bound documentation of the student’s own creative,
artistic work of at least 10 pages in length
Lehramtsbezogener Master Gymna-
sium / Teaching in Gymnasium
schools (MEd)*
Lexicography (MA)  Language proficiency: English/German: UNIcert B1
Linguistik/Linguistics (MA) German language proficiency: DSH 3
Literaturstudien – intermedial und in-
 Proof of proficiency in another modern foreign language (e.g. English, French,
terkulturell/Literary Studies – interme-
Spanish or Italian) level B2 (CEFR)
dial and intercultural (MA)*
 Letter of application explaining qualifications
 If available: proof of work experience or internships in media production (a con-
tract of employment, a reference or a similar document from the employer can be
Medien – Ethik – Religion/Media, Eth-
accepted as proof).
ics, and Religion (MA)*
 If available: proof of non-academic achievements, in particular social, cultural or
religious involvement (proof can be provided, for example, with a certificate from
the relevant organisation).
Medienwissenschaft / Media Studies
(MA) *
 Proficiency in Latin and proficiency in two modern foreign languages (e.g. Eng-
Mittelalter und Frühe Neuzeit/Medieval
lish, French or Spanish) at least level B1 CEFR Secondary education certificates
and Early Modern Studies (MA)* and similar qualifications are accepted as proof
Nahoststudien/Middle Eastern Studies  Proof of Arabic proficiency of at least level B2 according to the Common Euro-
(MA)* pean Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
 English proficiency: level C1, TOEFL ibt 100+, IELTS 7.0
North American Studies: Culture and  An essay of 1000–1500 words answering one of the questions published on the
Literature (MA) program website (see: https://www.anglistik.phil.fau.de/degree-programs/ma-
north-american-studies/application-admission/)
Pädagogik/Education (MA)*
Philosophie/Philosophy (MA)*
 English proficiency: at least level B2 CEFR or TOEFL
Physical Activity and Health (MA)  Letter of motivation in English (1–2 pages)
  English: at least level C1 or UNIcert III (within one year)
Politikwissenschaft/Political Science
 If the first degree is in a different, related subject: an explanation in writing of as-
(MA)* pects studied related to the subject.
 Always required: document showing overall average grade and proof of total
Psychologie/Psychology (MSc) ECTS credits
(admissions restrictions)*  Certificate of first university degree (for more information see explanations on
campo)
Sinologie mit fachspezifischer Ausrich-
 Chinese: at least 10 ECTS or equivalent (within one year)
tung/Chinese Studies with subject-spe-
 Letter of application
cific orientation (MA)*
Soziologie/Sociology (MA)*  Written assignment from Bachelor's studies or Bachelor thesis
 English: B2 CEFR or comparable proof
 If applicable: Further degree related qualifications (e.g. proof of completed mod-
Standards of Decision-Making Across ules with scientific or research related studies (minimum 6 ECTS credits), proof of
Cultures (MA) completed modules with an explicit cross-cultural reference (minimum 6 ECTS
credits) or proof of a placement in a non-western society (minimum 3 months full-
time) or similar qualifications).
The Americas/Las Américas (MA)  English: CEFR C1; Spanish: B2 (or vice-versa)
 A project outline of 3-5 pages written independently on the task announced at the
Theater – Forschung – Vermittlung/
start of the application period (see: http://www.theater-me-
Theatre – Research – Transfer (MA)* dien.phil.fau.de/studium/masterstudiengaenge/theater-forschung-vermittlung/

Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law

Master’s Degree Programme Additional supporting documents

 Proof of relevant stays abroad, internships, professional training/work experience,
if applicable
Arbeitsmarkt und Personal/Labor Mar-
 Completed modules in statistics/econometrics (10 ECTS credits)
ket and Human Resources (MSc)*  Completed modules in economics (10 ECTS credits)
 English proficiency at least at level B2 CEFR (vantage or upper intermediate)
 Proof of stays abroad (if applicable)
Economics (MSE) (MSc)  Internships (if applicable)
 English proficiency at level B2 CEFR
 Essay (6000-8000 characters) on one of the three articles to be announced on
Finance, Auditing, Controlling, Taxa-
the FACT website /www.fact.rw.fau.de/master-fact/
tion (FACT) (MSc)*  English proficiency at least at level B2 CEFR (TOEFL, IELTS)
 If the first degree is not in business and economics: proof of knowledge of busi-
Gesundheitsmanagement und – ness and economics acquired at a university worth at least 50 ECTS credits (ex-
cluding Bachelor’s thesis), of which at least 5 ECTS credits in economics and 10
ökonomie (MIGG)/Health Management ECTS in statistics.
and Health Economics (MSc)*  Proof of practical experience in healthcare; knowledge of health manage-
ment/health economics
 Proof of excellent English proficiency at least C1 CEFR, TOEFL iBT at least 105 /
IELTS at least 7.5 (not older than 2 years) or equivalent.
 Proof of relevant stays abroad (at least 3 months)
International Business Studies (MIBS)
 Proof of German proficiency at least A2 CEFR
(MSc)
 Proof of proficiency in languages other than English if applicable
 Application video (standard video format, copy by post on CD/DVD/USB, approx.
90 seconds)
 Work sample in English (2 pages) on set topic related to IIS (see website)
International Information Systems (IIS)  English: at least TOEFL iBT 95, UNIcert III (B2 CEFR) or equivalent; German: at
(MSc) least A2 CEFR
 If applicable: proof of professional training/experience, internships, stays abroad

 Proof of passing admissions examination or Graduate Management Admission

Management (MSc)* Test (GMAT) with at least 600 points
 If applicable: stays abroad, relevant work experience
  Two-page essay (German or English) discussing the article published on the
Master in Marketing website https://www.wiso.rw.fau.de/studium/studienange-
Marketing (MSc)* bot/master/marketing/faq-und-downloads/
 Proof of subject-specific knowledge (module descriptions for statistics/marketing)
 Proof of basic knowledge in social sciences if first degree is in economics and
vice versa; proof of basic knowledge in empirical social research and statistics
 Proof of a subject related placement,minimum 6 weeks (within one year)
 Other placements, stays abroad, vocational training, professional experience, stu-
Sozialökonomik/Socioeconomics dent assistant positions
(MSc)*  Evidence of training in statistical analysis software (STATA, SPSS, R) if applica-
ble
 English proficiency at level B2 CEFR (vantage or upper intermediate)
 Work sample in German or English (10-30 pages) on a relevant topic

Wirtschaftspädagogik/Business Educa-  Research proposal (8 pages; see Chair of Business Education website for topic
tion (MSc)* and information sheet)

Faculty of Medicine

Master’s Degree Programme Additional supporting documents

Medical Process Management (MSc)*  Letter of application and CV with date and signature (no photocopies)
 Letter of application
 Proof of English proficiency at least level B2 CEFR
 Proof of research-related activity at a university; relevant stays abroad; awards,
Molecular Medicine (MSc)
prizes and other relevant activities and knowledge
 Proof of passing admissions examination (in case of a grade worse than 2.5 in the
first degree or if the first degree is in a different, related subject)

Faculty of Sciences

Master’s Degree Programme Additional supporting documents

 Letter of application (1-2 pages) – Submission is recommended
 English proficiency at level B2 CEFR (vantage or upper intermediate), not ap-
plicable for native speakers and applicants with higher education taught in
English.
Chemistry (MSc)
 List of practical lab experience, i.e., a list of experiments that students have
performed individually (with specific emphasis on molecule synthesis as well
as experienced knowledge and use of analytical techniques).

 English proficiency at level B2 CEFR (vantage or upper intermediate) or six

years of English classes at a German secondary school (Gymnasium). Appli-
Data Science (MSc) cants who have completed their university entrance qualifications or their first
degree in English are not required to provide proof of proficiency in English.

 Letter of application (maximum 2 pages) in which the candidate explains why

they are qualified for admission to the degree programme.
 English proficiency at level B2 CEFR (vantage or upper intermediate) or six
Physical Geography: Climate & Environ- years of English classes at a German secondary school (Gymnasium). Appli-
mental Sciences (MSc) cants who have completed their university entrance qualifications or their first
degree in English are not required to provide proof of proficiency in English.

 English proficiency at level B2 CEFR (vantage or upper intermediate) or six

years of English classes at a German secondary school (Gymnasium). Appli-
Computational and Applied
cants who have completed their university entrance qualifications or their first
Mathematics (MSc) degree in English are not required to provide proof of proficiency in English.
GeoThermie/GeoEnergie/Geothermal En-  CV with proof of any relevant professional activity or placements which are
ergy (MSc)* relevant with regard to the subject of the Master's thesis,
 English proficiency at level B2 CEFR (vantage or upper intermediate)
Geowissenschaften/Geosciences (MSc)*  No DSH with branches of study which are taught in English
 List of chosen major/minor subjects
 Proof of English proficiency: At least level B2 CEFR, TOEFL iBT 85, IELTS
5.0 or equivalent. Applicants who have completed their university entrance
qualifications or their first degree in English are not required to provide proof
Integrated Immunology (MSc) of proficiency in English.
 Curriculum vitae in English
 Proof of theoretical knowledge in immunology worth at least 5 ECTS credits
Integrated Life Sciences: Biology,  English proficiency at level B2 CEFR (vantage or upper intermediate)
Biomathematics, Biophysics (MSc)  Letter of application
 A letter of application in English, no more than two pages in length, in which
Kulturgeographie/Cultural Geography
the candidate explains why they are qualified for admission to the degree pro-
(MA)* gramme.
Mathematik/Mathematics (MSc)*
 Letter of application (1-2 pages) – Submission is recommended
 English proficiency at level B2 CEFR (vantage or upper intermediate), not ap-
plicable for native speakers and applicants with higher education taught in
Molecular Science (MSc) English.
 List of practical lab experience, i.e., a list of experiments that students have
performed individually (with specific emphasis on molecule synthesis as well
as experienced knowledge and use of analytical techniques).
 English proficiency at level B2 CEFR (vantage or upper intermediate). Appli-
cants who have completed their university entrance qualifications or their first
Physics (MSc) degree in English are not required to provide proof of proficiency in English.
 Letter of application (maximum 2 pages)
 CV in English

Wirtschaftsmathematik/Economics and
Mathematics (MSc)*
Zell- und Molekularbiologie/Cell and Molec-  Letter of application
ular Biology (MSc)*

Faculty of Engineering

Master’s Degree Programme Additional supporting documents

 Letter of application
Advanced Materials and Processes (MSc)  CV with photo
(Elite)  English proficiency: Proof of level B2 CEFR or 85 points in the internet-
based TOEFL test or equivalent.
 CV in English with relevant professional experience, internships
 Application form completed in English (MAOT Website)
Advanced Optical Technologies (MSc) (Elite)
 English proficiency: Proof of level B2 CEFR or 85 points in the internet-
based TOEFL test, IELTS 5,0 or equivalent
 Letter of application
Artificial Intelligence (MSc)
 English proficiency of at least level B2 CEFR
 CV in English with relevant professional experience, internships
Advanced Signal Processing and Communica-
 Application form completed in English
tions Engineering (MSc) (Elite)
 English proficiency: Proof of level B2 CEFR or equivalent
Berufspädagogik Technik/Teaching Engineer-
 Letter of application
ing in Vocational Schools (MEd)*
Chemical Engineering – Sustainable Chemical  Letter of application
Technologies (MSc)  Proof of German and English proficiency of at least level B2 CEFR
 Letter of application
Chemical and Biological Engineering (MSc)
 Proof of German and English proficiency of at least level B2 CEFR
 Letter of application
Clean Energy Processes (MSc)
 Proof of English proficiency of at least level B2 CEFR
  Letter of application
Computational Engineering (MSc)  CV in English with relevant professional experience, internships
 English proficiency of at least level B2 CEFR
 Forms (downloaded from website)
 Certificates/transcripts/etc. (original and an English version)
 Proof of English proficiency (secondary education certificate, subject-
Communications and Multimedia Engineering specific university entrance certificate [engineering], UNIcert II, CEFR B2,
(CME) etc.)
 Proof of German proficiency, if available
 Letters of recommendation from at least two university lecturers in rele-
vant subjects if first degree under different examination regulations
Elektrotechnik – Elektronik – Informationstech-
nik/Electrical Engineering, Electronics and In-  Letter of application
formation Technology (MSc)*
Energietechnik/Energy Technology (MSc)*  Letter of application
Informatik/Computer Science (MSc)*  Letter of application
Information and Communication Technology  Letter of application
(MSc)  English proficiency: level B2 CEFR
 Letter of application
Life Science Engineering (MSc)
 Proof of German and English proficiency of at least level B2 CEFR
 Letter of application (min. 1 A4 page)
 CV with photo
Maschinenbau/Mechanical Engineering (MSc)*  Field of interest IP: English proficiency – see:
https://www.mb.studium.fau.de/studienangebot/masterstudium_bewer-
bung/
Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftech-
 Letter of application
nik/Materials Science and Engineering (MSc)*
 Letter of application (min. 1 A4 page)
Mechatronik/Mechatronics (MSc)*
 CV with photo
 Letter of application;
Medizintechnik/Medical Engineering (MSc)
 Language proficiency: German (DSH 2) or English (B2)
Nanotechnologie/Nanotechnology (MSc)*  Letter of application
Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen/Industrial Engi-  Letter of application (min. 1 A4 page)
neering and Management (MSc)*  CV with photo

Faculty of Medicine

PhD Degree Programme Additional supporting documents

 Proof of English proficiency at least level B2 CEFR
 No proof of English language skills is required for applicants who have
Advanced ImmunoMedicine (PhD)
obtained their degree (e.g. medicine or a Master’s degree in the field of
science) in English.

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