Quick Summary
Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main is a public founded in 1914, located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Ranked #302 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 43000 students including 16% from outside Germany. Known for strengths in Economics & Econometrics, Law, Physics & Astronomy, it maintains an acceptance rate of 20%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is a top-tier research university located in continental Europe's financial hub, offering a unique blend of historical prestige and modern industrial connections.
Subject Strengths
Economics & EconometricsLawPhysics & AstronomyBiological SciencesMedicinePhilosophy
Founded1914
TypePublic
Total Students43000
Intl Students16%
Faculty Ratio50
CampusUrban / Multi-campus
Campus Size120 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsUniversitätsklinikum Frankfurt
AccreditationAQAS, AACSB (Business)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#302
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#251–300
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#151–200
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
150
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
House of Finance,Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS),Cluster of Excellence: Cardio-Pulmonary System (ECCPS),Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
AQAS, AACSB (Business)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate20%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL95
Min GPA2.5
GRERequired for specific Master's programs
GMATRequired for Finance and Management Master's
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission is heavily based on the 'Numerus Clausus' (NC) system. International students must check if their school-leaving certificate (Abitur equivalent) is recognized via the Anabin database or Uni-assist.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
Living Cost
€12,500/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$82
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€13,200/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$3,900
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from 150 programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Finance | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Economics | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Biology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Psychology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Social Sciences | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$58,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementExceptional opportunities within the Frankfurt financial district, including the ECB and major commercial banks.
Industry Connections
European Central BankDeutsche BundesbankCommerzbankDeutsche BankSanofi
Notable Alumni
Theodor W. Adorno,Hannah Arendt,Helmut Kohl,Peter Grünberg,Jürgen Habermas
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Available
Student Clubs
true
Library Resources
University Library Johann Christian Senckenberg, one of the largest academic libraries in Germany.
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available