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Erlangen


 

Erlangen is a German city in Middle Franconia. It is located at the estuary of the Untere Schwabach into the Regnitz.

University

The University of Erlangen(Friedrich-Alexander-Universität) had been founded in 1742 by margrave Friedrich of Brandenburg-Bayreuth in the residence Bayreuth, but was relocated to Erlangen the next year. Today, it features 11 departments (German "Fakultäten"), 2 of which (economics and education) are located in Nuremberg. About 24,000 students study at this university, of which about 20,000 in Erlangen.

Related Topics:
1742 - Margrave - Friedrich of Brandenburg-Bayreuth - Bayreuth - Nuremberg

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