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Giessen School of Theology

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world rank  8298

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Overview

Founded in 1974, the 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 Kunst (Hessen Ministry of Higher Education, Research and the Arts), Freie Theologische Hochschule Giessen (FTH) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: under-250 students) coeducational German higher education institution formally 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 aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Giessen School of Theology's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Giessen School of Theology's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Giessen School of Theology' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Giessen School of Theology's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name (English) Giessen School of Theology
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym FTH
Founded 1974
Motto Theologie aus Leidenschaft
Passion for Theology
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University Location

Address Rathenaustrasse 5-7
Giessen
35394 Hesse
Germany
Giessen School of Theology's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Giessen School of Theology Phone Number (641) 979 700
Giessen School of Theology Fax Number (641) 9797039
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Freie Theologische Hochschule Giessen 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 Freie Theologische Hochschule Giessen's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Freie Theologische Hochschule Giessen 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 Freie Theologische Hochschule Giessen.



Giessen School of Theology: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) Not reported
International
students
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Giessen School of Theology's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Giessen School of Theology's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 80-89% making it a least selective higher education institution.


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


Giessen School of Theology's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Giessen School of Theology's Admission Office Admission Office

Rathenaustrasse 5-7
Giessen 35394
(641) 979700


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Giessen School of Theology's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment of fewer than 250, making it a very small-sized institution


Giessen School of Theology's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.


Giessen School of Theology's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Giessen School of Theology's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Giessen School of Theology's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Giessen School of Theology's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution 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.


Giessen School of Theology's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Giessen School of Theology is Christian-Evangelical Religious Affiliation

Christian-Evangelical.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


Giessen School of Theology's Library University Library

Yes Visit Giessen School of Theology's Library


Giessen School of Theology's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Giessen School of Theology's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Giessen School of Theology's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Giessen School of Theology's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Giessen School of Theology's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Giessen School of Theology's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Giessen School of Theology's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Giessen School of Theology's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Giessen School of Theology's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Giessen School of Theology is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Hessisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2008


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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