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Overview

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main (Goethe University Frankfurt) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany. Established in 1914, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main (JWGU) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Hessisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Forschung, Kunst und Kultur. JWGU provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. International applicants are eligible to apply. JWGU also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Control Typepublic

Entity

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot available

Identity

Name
Name (English) Goethe University Frankfurt
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Acronym JWGU
Founded 1914
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Location

Address Theodor-W.-Adorno-Platz 6
Frankfurt am Main
60323 Hesse
Germany
Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Phone Number (69) 7980
Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Fax Number (69) 798 28383
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Goethe University Frankfurt's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Hessisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Forschung, Kunst und Kultur

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's academic range and degree level offering.



Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main.



Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Admission Info


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main has a non-selective, open-admission policy for all prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's acceptance rate is not available.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Goethe University Frankfurt has more than 4200 international students.


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Admission Office Admission Office



(69) 7980


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Size and Profile


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Control Type Control Type

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Entity Type Entity Type

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Facilities


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Library University Library

Yes Visit Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Library


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Housing University Housing

Yes


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Services


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Career Services Career Services

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Academic Structure

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Business Administration and Economics
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Sports and Psychology
  • Faculty of Theology
  • Faculty of Philosophy and History
  • Faculty of Languages and Cultural Studies
  • Faculty of New Philology
  • Faculty of Geosciences
  • Faculty of Computer Science and Math
  • Faculty of Physics
  • Faculty of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacy
  • Faculty of Biosciences
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • GRADE Graduate School

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Memberships and Affiliations

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main public or private?

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main profit or non-profit?

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main in terms of enrollment?

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main in terms of academic staff?

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.

Is Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main a coeducational institution?

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main use?

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main affiliated with?

None.

Does Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main admit international students?

Yes. Goethe University Frankfurt has more than 4200 international students.

What is Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's acceptance rate is not available. This university has a non-selective, open-admission policy for all prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main JWGU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main JWGU located?

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main is located in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany. Address: Theodor-W.-Adorno-Platz 6.

Is Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main JWGU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main is accredited by Hessisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Forschung, Kunst und Kultur (since ).

Does Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main have a university library?

Yes

Does Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main offer career services?

Not reported

Does Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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