Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
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Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences charges no tuition (just a ≈€600/year semester contribution) for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), business, law, and social-science degrees, with IELTS 6.0 entry. Frankfurt's dense concentration of banks, consultancies, and small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) offers internships across all four fields, backed by the 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
Frankfurt am Main is Europe's financial capital with a thriving business ecosystem, excellent public transport, and a diverse international community. Living costs are higher than smaller German cities, but Frankfurt's dense concentration of banks, consultancies, and small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) makes part-time work highly accessible.
Application deadlines
- WiSeJul 15
Via the central application service (uni-assist) for non-EU students. Documents to uni-assist 4–6 weeks before deadline
- SoSeJan 15
Via the central application service (uni-assist). Confirm per programme on frankfurt-university.de
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences is €0 per year. A mandatory semester contribution of ≈€600 per year (administration and transport, not tuition) is charged on top. Living costs in 60318 Frankfurt am Main are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences?
English-taught programmes at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences typically require IELTS 6 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Germany?
For a student residence permit in Germany you must prove €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/).
Does Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences offer scholarships?
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
Where is Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences located?
Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences is in 60318 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Nibelungenplatz 1, 60318 Frankfurt am Main
What can you study at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences?
Fields offered include: STEM, Business, Law, Social Sciences, Architecture, Computer Science, Computer Science.
Accommodation
Studierendenwerk Frankfurt am Main — 34 residences, 3,726 places near FRA-UAS, all-inclusive. High demand — apply early. Private Frankfurt market significantly more expensive
- Studierendenwerk Frankfurt · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Scholarships
- 🏛DAAD
- 🏛Deutschlandstipendium
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
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Why this works
- Tuition is €0 for non-EU students; the only compulsory payment is a semester contribution of ≈€600 per year, which funds administration and student services rather than teaching.
- Frankfurt is Germany's financial capital with a dense concentration of banks, consultancies, and small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) offering internships across all four fields.
- An EU diploma from a German public university is widely recognised across Schengen and beyond, opening long-term career mobility.
- Germany grants 18 months post-study job-seeker residence, giving you real time to convert your Frankfurt network into a work contract.
- The IELTS 6.0 entry bar is accessible for most CIS applicants who have completed a solid English-preparation course.
- Hessen has no additional non-EU semester fee — unlike Baden-Württemberg, which charges €1,500 per semester on top of standard fees.
What to check
- You must open a German blocked account (Sperrkonto) with roughly €11,904 to prove funds for a student visa — this capital must be available upfront.
- Most bachelor programmes at German universities of applied sciences are taught in German; confirm English-taught options directly with the admissions office before applying.
- Non-EU school leavers whose qualifications are not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory year before the degree (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Frankfurt is one of Germany's most expensive cities for rent; student housing is competitive and private rooms routinely exceed €800 per month.
- International students may work up to 120 full days or 240 half days per year — helpful but not enough to cover Frankfurt's cost of living without savings.
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