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Chronology of Establishment
- Pre-2008
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Cooperation between the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) and several Korean universities in Seoul and Busan, most intensively with Dongseo University in Busan (dual-degree program; student and lecturer/researcher exchange)
- February 2008
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Memorandum of Understanding between FAU, Busan Metropolitan City Government and Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority regarding the establishment of an FAU branch campus in the Free Economic Zone
- January 2009
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Korean Ministry of Knowledge Economy and Busan Metropolitan City decide to fund FAU Busan
- March 2009
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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) decides to fund FAU Busan within the DAAD program "German Study Programmes Abroad"
- April 2009
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"Agreement on the Establishment and Operation of FAU Busan" between the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Busan Metropolitan City Government, and Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority signed by President of FAU, Lord Mayor of Busan and Commissioner of BJFEZ
- May 2009
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FAU establishes a subsidiary non-profit company for the operation of the Busan Campus: FAU Busan GmbH
- July 2009
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Memorandum of Understanding between the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and Busan Techno Park regarding the lease of facilities for FAU Busan
- November 2009
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Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology approves FAU's application to establish a branch campus at Busan
- May 2010
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Opening Ceremony with FAU Vice President Prof. Dr. Steinrück and FAU Chancellor Schöck at the Busan Campus
- October 2010
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Student recruitment campaign for Spring semester 2011 (October 2010 to January 2011) starts with a press conference at Busan
Audi becomes a supporter of FAU Busan by sponsoring company cars
