University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU; full name: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg; Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg) is Germany's preeminent research university, with a long Founded in 1743, the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg is best known for its Faculty of Medicine, which has a worldwide reputation for clinical, teaching and research excellence.