Historic building surrounded by green trees, in the background the Main River and the financial district of Frankfurt am Main

Studying in Frankfurt am Main

Frankfurt am Main offers you 71 degree programmes in English at 16 higher education institutions.

With its financial centre, Trade Fair and airport, Frankfurt is the international hub of Germany. Life in "Mainhattan" is correspondingly colourful, diverse and lively with almost unlimited possibilities for going out. At the same time, the city is characterised by a diverse array of distinctive neighbourhoods that make Frankfurt more charming and cosier than many people think.

Frankfurt am Main is the fifth largest city in Germany and in addition to its more than 770,000 inhabitants, a whopping 363,000 people commute to Frankfurt every day for work. With one of the largest airports in Europe, the German stock exchange and top-class international trade fairs, Frankfurt is one of the world's leading cities. And even though the city with the famous skyline is often associated with a hectic life and is less like a "typical" student city, Frankfurt is still a young metropolis – about every tenth person in Frankfurt studies at one of the many higher education institutions.

Many people may not be aware of Frankfurt's appeal. Yet more than 40 percent of the city area is designated as green spaces and landscape conservation spaces. And from the city centre and its imposing skyscrapers, you can quickly reach nature parks such as the Taunus, the Odenwald or the Spessart. In the city itself, you can also choose between many different cultural and culinary offers.

In recent years, Frankfurt has made the city centre more bicycle friendly. However, due to its size, not every destination can be reached by bike or on foot. For this purpose, you can use the well-developed public transport system, i.e. bus, trams and underground trains.

Life in Frankfurt am Main

773,000 residents

High-speed train connections
In close vicinity
International airport
In close vicinity
Coast
North Sea in 360 km distance
Mountain range
Taunus in 20 km distance
Other countries
France in 130 km distance
Attractions within 100 km
- Großer Feldberg summit in 21 km distance
- Seligenstadt in 22 km distance
- Johannisburg Castle in 36 km distance

Study in Frankfurt am Main

16 higher education institutions in Frankfurt am Main

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Subject groups of degree programmes in Frankfurt am Main

There is a wide range of degree programmes in Frankfurt am Main. Here you can see the main subject groups. Currently, degree programmes in Frankfurt am Main are mainly offered in the subject group Economic Sciences, Law, followed by Language and Cultural Studies and Humanities and Social Sciences. Find out more information here about the subject groups and degree programmes offered in Germany.

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Agricultural and Forest Sciences
72
Humanities and Social Sciences
69
Mathematics, Natural Sciences
45
Art, Music, Design
84
Language and Cultural Studies
30
Medicine, Health Sciences
186
Economic Sciences, Law
56
Engineering Sciences
64
Teaching Degrees

People spend time on a sunny day at the banks of the Main River.

The banks of the Main invite many students to relax and enjoy themselves.

Frankfurt was almost declared the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany after the Second World War.

Frankfurt has a lot to offer in the way of culinary delights. Typical for Frankfurt and the surrounding region are the apple wine taverns. Here you can spend time in good company and drink cider "Ebbelwoi" which is traditionally served in a clay jug (Bembel) and drunk from specially ribbed glasses. Mix it with sparkling water, it's really refreshing!

Other unique culinary specialities of Frankfurt are "Handkäs mit Musik" (curdled milk cheese marinated in onions, vinegar, oil and apple wine) and "Grie Soß" (green sauce made from finely chopped herbs), which is often eaten with eggs and potatoes.

There is also a lot going on culturally in Frankfurt. Historical landmarks of the city that you should definitely visit are the Old Opera House and the partly reconstructed ensemble of the Old Town with Römerberg. Frankfurt also offers many different museums.

Frankfurt's many neighbourhoods each have their own charm and very different nightlife options. The Bahnhofsviertel has many casual international restaurants, bars and clubs, though you should be aware of the higher than average crime rate. The districts of Bockenheim, Gallus, Nordend and Alt-Sachsenhausen are particularly popular among students (in particular Alt-Sachsenhausen is compared to party mile Ballermann on Mallorca). You can spend warm summer evenings on the banks of the Main, at a boat restaurant or in one of the skyline bars, from which you have an excellent view of the city.

Frankfurt is one of the leading business locations in Europe and the centre of the Frankfurt-Rhine-Main economic region. Due to its central location and excellent infrastructure, many future-oriented and international companies have settled in Frankfurt and the surrounding area in recent years. As the seat of the European Central Bank and many other national and international banks, the city is particularly attractive for students and graduates from the fields of economics and finance. The city's economic strength unfortunately also makes Frankfurt one of the most expensive cities in terms of rents.

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