Johann Wolfgang Goethe University of Frankfurt is among the ten largest universities in Germany. The university is named after Johan Wolfgang von Goethe who was born in Frankfurt, the erudite famous for his exclusive contributions to literature, science, and philosophy. Founded in 1914 on private costs, University of Frankfurt, nevertheless, became one of the first "public universities" and further its history developed as a history of one of the most open for general public universities.
At the moment the University of Frankfurt is the only university in Germany which is completely funded by the state, but at the same time has an administrative autonomy and the right to accept private donations. Such model of financing in Germany is seldom used and it gives universities the known share of freedom from the state control in decision-making, including teaching structure. Such "liberties" create the atmosphere of trust between students and teachers at the university, a certain free-thinking and it gives a chance to students to express their opinions, to make non-standard decisions and discoveries.
The university offers preparation for Bachelor, Master and Ph.D. programs on the following faculties:
The university offers a full range of educational programs. The university is quite modern and has scientific research centers. All programs are available to proceed Bachelor's, Master's and PhD degrees.
The application for university study place is possible until 15.07, or 15.01. Non-Eu citizens should submit the application via Uni-Assist. All the documents should be sent to the address by post.
You can get an invitation letter to study at Studienkolleg Frankfurt by submitting an application to one of the universities located in Hesse, i.e, Goethe University Frankfurt, the University of Applied Sciences Frankfurt or other.
You should provide a certificate to confirm your German knowledge at B2 level.
Summer School is organized by Geothe Frankfurt University. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the Federal Ministry of Education and Science, and the city of Frankfurt support Summer school in Frankfurt. The cost of the program for participants includes:
Academic program:
Cultural program:
To participate in the program there are some restrictions on education, etc.
Standard list of required documents to apply to the university:
- Photos (passport size)
- Application form
- A copy of the applicant's passport
- German / English certificate
- School leaving certificate / Bachelor’s degree diploma/ Master’s degree diploma and transcripts
- University transcript confirming previous study (optional)
- CV
- Motivation Letter
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
- Transcripts for the last 2-3 years’ period of previous study (optional)
- Certificate Test SAT or Test AS (optional)
- GMAT certificate (optional)
Standard list of required documents to apply to the secondary school:
- Photos (passport size)
- Application form/ contract
- A copy of the applicant's passport
- Transcripts for the last 2-3 years’ period of previous study
- Letters of recommendation (2-3pcs) (optional)
- Certificate Test SAT or Test AS (optional)
- Student letter of motivation (optional)
- CV
- German / English certificate
- Birth certificate
- Copies of parents' passports
Standard list of required documents to apply for an internship program
- Photos (passport size)
- Application form/ contract
- A copy of the applicant's passport
- German / English certificate
- Bachelor's (Master's) degree diploma and transcripts (not more than 2 years after)
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Letters of recommendation (optional)
- Medical certificate (optional)
Standard list of required documents to apply for a language course program
- Application form
- A copy of the applicant's passport
- German / English certificate (if available)
Standard list of required documents for apply for the program of winter / summer camp
- Application form
- A copy of the applicant's passport
- German / English certificate (if available)