University Overview
Founded in 1974, Freie Theologische Hochschule Giessen (Giessen School of Theology) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Giessen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Hesse. Officially recognized by the Hessisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Forschung, Kunst und Kultur (Hessian Ministry of Science and Research, Arts and Culture), Freie Theologische Hochschule Giessen (FTH) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: under-250 students) coeducational German higher education institution officially affiliated with the Christian-Evangelical religion. Freie Theologische Hochschule Giessen (FTH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 51-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this German higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. FTH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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| Name (English) | Giessen School of Theology |
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| Name | Freie Theologische Hochschule Giessen |
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| Acronym | FTH |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Motto | Theologie aus Leidenschaft Passion for Theology |
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| Address | Rathenaustrasse 5-7 Giessen 35394 Hesse Germany |
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(641) 979 700 |
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(641) 9797039 |
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