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Fürth is a city of around 130,000 residents in Middle Franconia, directly adjacent to Nuremberg and connected by metro. SRH University operates a campus here with programmes in business and social sciences. FHM supplements the offering with a study centre. The private higher education offering is limited – the major advantage lies in the immediate proximity to Nuremberg and Erlangen.
What does the SRH campus in Fürth offer?
SRH offers bachelor's and master's programmes at the Fürth campus with a focus on business and social sciences. SRH's CORE principle emphasises competence-oriented learning in small groups – instead of traditional lectures, you work on projects in five-week blocks.
Metro connection to Nuremberg
The SRH campus in Fürth benefits from a direct metro connection to Nuremberg. You reach Nuremberg's city centre in just a few minutes, with access to libraries, cultural offerings and the job market. Fürth is more affordable than its larger neighbour.
What does student life cost in Fürth?
Fürth is more affordable than Nuremberg with comparable infrastructure. The cost of living index is 64 (Numbeo). A room in a shared flat costs around €380 per month on average.
What alternatives exist in the Nuremberg metropolitan region?
Nuremberg offers additional private universities and the Nuremberg Institute of Technology (public). Erlangen is home to Friedrich-Alexander University (FAU) – one of Germany's largest universities. All three cities are connected by metro and S-Bahn, forming a virtually seamless higher education area.
Frequently asked questions about studying in Fürth
Yes, if you want to save on rent. Fürth is directly connected to Nuremberg by metro, with journey times of just a few minutes. Rental prices are noticeably below Nuremberg levels with comparable infrastructure.
CORE stands for Competence Oriented Research and Education. Instead of traditional semester-long lectures, you learn in project-oriented five-week blocks. Each block concludes with an assessment before the next topic begins.
Fürth has its own old town with pubs and cafés, but nightlife is limited. Most students also use Nuremberg's offerings, which are quickly reachable by metro. Fürth's strength lies in quieter, more affordable living.
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