Goethe University is a large university in the heart of Europe offering undergraduate and advanced degrees in all traditional faculties. Students at Goethe University can choose from over 200 degree programmes in 16 faculties at three main campus locations in the city Frankfurt am Main.
- #151 Ranking
- 34 Masters
- 2,442 Academic Staff
- 45,179 Students
- 6,777 Students (int'l)
- 25,752 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (11)
- M.A. American Studies
- M.Sc. Money and Finance
- M.Sc. Quantitative Economics
Humanities (9)
- M.A. American Studies
- M.A. Linguistics
- M.A. Philosophy
Business & Management (8)
- M.Sc. Business Administration
- M.Sc. Business Informatics
- LL.M. Finance
- LL.M. International Finance
- M.Sc. International Management
- M.Sc. Money and Finance
- M.Sc. Quantitative Economics
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (7)
- M.Sc. Bioinformatics
- M.Sc. Biophysics
- M.Sc. Molecular Biosciences
- M.Sc. Molecular Medicine
- M.Sc. Physics
Arts, Design & Architecture (4)
Medicine & Health (4)
Computer Science & IT (3)
- M.Sc. Bioinformatics
- M.Sc. Business Administration
- M.Sc. Business Informatics
Law (2)
- LL.M. Finance
- LL.M. International Finance
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
- M.Sc. Meteorology
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
About
History
Goethe University was founded in 1914 as a unique “citizens’ university,” financed by wealthy citizens in Frankfurt, Germany. Named in 1932 after one of the city’s most famous natives, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, today the university has over 48,000 students.
Education
The university offers a wide range of subjects from A to Z, from African Language Studies to Zoology. A total of over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in 16 faculties are offered in Frankfurt.
Career
Individual consulting (career coaching, checking your application, coaching for exams) and workshops and lectures on:
- practical experiences
- career orientation
- training for applications
- starting your job
- qualifications for specific professional areas
- seminars on life/work balance
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
151
2021
151 -50
2020
101
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
236 -10
2022
226 -4
2021
222
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
251 50
2022
301 -50
2021
251
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
328 12
2022
340 -29
2021
311
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Whether you want to come to Goethe University to earn a degree, as exchange student, for a summer school programme, or summer school intensive German course, your first point of contact is the International Office. The International Office has all the information you need regarding requirements and the application process for bachelor, master and doctoral degrees. They offer advisory services, as well as support with admissions, enrollment, visas, getting settled in Frankfurt, and student orientation.
Housing services
The Studentenwerk currently manages more than half of all dormitories in Frankfurt. Seventeen dorms offer more than 1,850 rooms for students at Goethe University and two other universities in Frankfurt. Residence halls vary greatly in the size and types of accommodations on offer, from single rooms and apartments to rooms in shared apartments.
Library services
The university library system consists of the Johann Christian Senckenberg University Library as the central library, specialised libraries, as well as additional departmental libraries.
Student Life
Campus life
Goethe University has campuses in Bockenheim, Westend, Riedberg, and Niederrad. While very different and distinct in character, all campuses are conveniently located and well serviced by public transportation.
Sports facilities
All Goethe University students, faculty, and staff have access to numerous sports facilities and classes through the Zentrum für Hochschulsport (ZfH; Center for University Sports). More than 40 sports are on offer, including badminton, basketball, fencing, gymnastics, judo, karate, riding, rowing, skiing, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. There is also a large fitness center with state-of-the-art facilities, and organized excursions and courses in hiking, climbing, sailing, skiing and many other sports throughout the semester.
Student clubs
The Studentenwerk Frankfurt (student services) is in charge of the refectories and various halls of residence but also offers a wide range of counselling and other services related to your studies, including social issues.
Accreditation
Goethe University Frankfurt is accredited by AACSB.
Student Reviews
Master review
Anonymous rated 2 out of 5 stars
Low knowledge empowering
Hit or miss
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
It can be a hit or miss. Generally speaking due to the large size of my bachelors degree, professors or teaching staff are not really involved and you are sort of left to your own devices, especially if you want some guidance towards specialisation. If you do ask questions, the majority of professors ignore your email (which is fine, however, due to covid restrictions...
Excellent Quality of Education
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I’m about to start my masters degree, and so far, the university has been outstanding with the entire process. The organization is very good, and the professors are outstanding. The uni also has a great reputation and the quality of education is definitely top notch. The curriculum is also very well planned and executed. I feel very honored and lucky to be able to study in...
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