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Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main

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Overview

Founded in 1914, the 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 Kunst (Hessen Ministry of Higher Education, Research and the Arts), 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 aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

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

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Goethe University Frankfurt
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym JWGU
Founded 1914
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University 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 and Satellite View
Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Phone Number (69) 7980
Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Fax Number (69) 798 28383
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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 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.




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 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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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

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

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


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

This higher education institution has a non-selective open admission policy.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range 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 Admission

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

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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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

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

This institution has a student enrollment range 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

This institution's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


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

This institution is a public higher education institution.


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

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


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

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


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main'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.


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

Not reported


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University 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


University 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

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.


Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Hessisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst

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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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


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)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


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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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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