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Goethe University Frankfurt

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world rank  203

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University Overview

Founded in 1914, 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 (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Hesse. Officially recognized by the Hessisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Forschung, Kunst und Kultur (Hessian Ministry of Science and Research, Arts and Culture), Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main (JWGU) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main (JWGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. JWGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Goethe University Frankfurt's Control Typepublic

Entity

Goethe University Frankfurt's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Goethe University Frankfurt' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Goethe University Frankfurt's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot available

University Identity

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

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

Goethe University Frankfurt's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Goethe University Frankfurt is legally recognized 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 University Frankfurt 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 University Frankfurt Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Goethe University Frankfurt 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 University Frankfurt's academic range and degree level offering.



Goethe University Frankfurt: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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Programs and Courses

Goethe University Frankfurt Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Goethe University Frankfurt Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Goethe University Frankfurt 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 University Frankfurt.



Goethe University Frankfurt: 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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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Goethe University Frankfurt's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Goethe University Frankfurt Admission Info


Goethe University Frankfurt's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Goethe University Frankfurt is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Goethe University Frankfurt's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Goethe University Frankfurt'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 University Frankfurt's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Goethe University Frankfurt has more than 4200 international students.


Goethe University Frankfurt'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 University Frankfurt's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Goethe University Frankfurt Size and Profile


Goethe University Frankfurt's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


Goethe University Frankfurt's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Goethe University Frankfurt's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


Goethe University Frankfurt's Control Type Control Type

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


Goethe University Frankfurt's Entity Type Entity Type

Goethe University Frankfurt 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 University Frankfurt's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Goethe University Frankfurt's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Goethe University Frankfurt 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 University Frankfurt's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Goethe University Frankfurt is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Goethe University Frankfurt Facilities


Goethe University Frankfurt's Library University Library

Yes Visit Goethe University Frankfurt's Library


Goethe University Frankfurt's Housing University Housing

Yes


Goethe University Frankfurt's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Goethe University Frankfurt's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Goethe University Frankfurt Services


Goethe University Frankfurt's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Goethe University Frankfurt's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Goethe University Frankfurt's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Goethe University Frankfurt's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Goethe University Frankfurt's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Goethe University Frankfurt Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Goethe University Frankfurt 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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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's X page review

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Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Instagram page review

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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