Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Goethe University Frankfurt (Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main) is one of Germany's largest public research universities. Founded in 1914, it is spread across five campuses in Frankfurt am Main and offers over 199 degree programs across 16 faculties, spanning humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, life sciences, and medicine. The university is known for its research excellence, civic tradition, and international collaborations within the Rhine-Main Universities (RMU) network.
Fields of study
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Medicine
- Law
- Economics
- Computer Science
- Education
- Arts
- Linguistics
- Philosophy
- History
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Geosciences
- Archaeology
- Media Studies
Accreditation: Akkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Winter semester 2026/27, Summer semester 2027
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- sli-master@uni-frankfurt.de
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Master (opens in a new tab) | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| African Languages, Media and Communication Bachelor of Arts (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| AI and Digital Technology in Learning and Instruction Master of Science (opens in a new tab) | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| American Studies Bachelor of Arts (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.