Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law

The Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität combines the School of Law in Erlangen, with its long tradition, with the dynamic, practice-oriented School of Business, Economics and Society in Nuremberg. Both are committed to outstanding teaching, international visibility, and excellent research.

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Studying at the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law

Future-oriented studying

Almost 10,000 students at the Faculty benefit from the high quality of around 30 degree programs, which are methodologically sound and provide practical preparation for starting a career.

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Research at the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law

Research profile
At FAU, our motto of moving knowledge expresses our wish to pull together and push ahead with our central priorities for the future – freedom and responsibility, life and health, sustainability and resilience. Our Profile and Research Centers are the engine driving groundbreaking findings from the interdisciplinary collaboration within our university which offers the entire […]
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Research output
Research at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law is not an end in itself but serves to generate real-world impact. A key focus is the transfer of ideas, research projects, and expertise into business, law, and society. The faculty’s research strength is grounded in the outstanding achievements of scholars in law and economics. Results […]
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International researchers
At the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law, research is conducted with a distinctly international outlook. Its global network of partner universities and institutions enables joint projects, shared publications, and collaborative participation in major conferences. This approach ensures that economic, legal, and social issues are examined from a global perspective, enriching the dialogue and expanding […]At the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law, research is conducted with a distinctly international outlook. Its global network of partner universities and institutions enables joint projects, shared publications, and collaborative participation in major conferences. This approach ensures that economic, legal, and social issues are examined from a global perspective, enriching the dialogue and expanding […]
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