Frankfurt am Main, Hesse · Public · Founded 1914
Goethe University Frankfurt is a public university in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse.
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14 programmes at Goethe University Frankfurt. Find one that fits your goals.
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Possible areas of specialisation are: Ecology Ecotoxicology Evolutionary Biology Organismal diversity Mycology
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Over 1,500 EUR/sem
Four Areas of concentration Quantitative Accounting Quantitative Economics Quantitative Finance Quantitative Marketing
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Accreditation
State-recognised
Address
The address of Goethe University Frankfurt is: Campus Westend Theodor-W.-Adorno-Platz 1 60323 Frankfurt am Main Germany
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QS World University Rankings 2026
#316
2026
Tuition
No tuition fees for most programmes
Public universities in Hesse do not charge tuition fees for consecutive Bachelor's and Master's programmes, for EU and non-EU students alike. You also pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) of roughly 70 to 460 EUR, set by each university, which often includes a public transport pass. Continuing-education and executive Master's programmes, which usually require work experience, can charge fees even at public universities, and private universities set their own fees, so check Goethe University Frankfurt's fee page for its exact fees.
Fee details on university website (opens in a new tab)Estimated monthly living costs (general estimate)
Rent (shared flat)
500 EUR
Food and groceries
350 EUR
Public transport
70 EUR
Utilities and internet
150 EUR
Health insurance
110 EUR
Other essentials
160 EUR
Approximately 1,340 EUR per month
General estimate based on Berlin. Costs vary by city and lifestyle.
International students also need to show proof of funds (a blocked account, currently €11,904/yr (approx. €992/mo)) for the student visa. Use our blocked account calculator and cost of living calculator for a personalised estimate.
Application process
Admission requirements vary by programme and degree level. Each programme at Goethe University Frankfurt sets its own prerequisites, including academic qualifications, language proficiency, and application deadlines. See the Programmes section for the exact requirements of each course.
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Accommodation
Goethe University students can apply for a room with the Studierendenwerk Frankfurt am Main. It runs 34 student residences, and 3,726 of its places are in 30 buildings close to Goethe University, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences and HfMDK.
The Studierendenwerk also lists offers from private landlords at wohnraum-gesucht.de (opens in a new tab).
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Goethe University Frankfurt is located in Frankfurt am Main. Explore German cities
Address
The address of Goethe University Frankfurt is: Campus Westend Theodor-W.-Adorno-Platz 1 60323 Frankfurt am Main Germany
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