Goethe university Frankfurt
An internationally renowned university at the heart of a German metropolis
Why choose Frankfurt?
20 Nobel Prize winners are affiliated with Goethe University of Frankfurt, demonstrating its academic excellence.
Frankfurt is culturally, ethnically and religiously diverse - a quarter of the population are foreign nationals.
Frankfurt is a metropolis, considered an global alpha city, home to many cultural events including the Frankfurt Book Fair, the world’s largest book fair, and the International Motor Show, the world’s largest annual motor show
Quick facts
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
City Population: 732,688
University Population: 44,428
Climate: Frankfurt has a temperate climate, with monthly average temperatures ranging from 1.6 degrees centigrade in the winter to 20 degrees centigrade in the summer.
Nearest airport: Frankfurt Airport
Goethe Frankfurt's Course Catalogue
Further information
Goethe University Frankfurt is among the top international research universities and offers a wide variety of academic programmes. Today, the university is one of few in Germany to receive public funding alongside maintaining administrative autonomy and the ability to create a private endowment.
It is a world-class research university with a strong commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, Goethe is particularly well regarded for its work in medicine and physics as well as highly applicable contributions to economics and business.
Situated in Germany's most cosmopolitan and international city, the university attracts a diverse body of students and researchers from around the world. Students at Goethe benefit from studying and living in Frankfurt with plenty of opportunities to learn and practice speaking German as well as living in one of the top ten most liveable cities in the world.
Despite being the famed financial hub of Europe, at its heart it is an unexpectedly traditional and charming city with half-timbered buildings, cosy apple wine taverns and village-like neighbourhoods filled with outdoor cafés and boutiques. In Frankfurt, there is something for everyone!
Contact us
Contact us via email: studyabroad@uea.ac.uk