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Fachhochschule Frankfurt am Main

Fachhochschule Frankfurt am Main

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About

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (formerly Fachhochschule Frankfurt am Main) is renowned for its practical, application-oriented education, particularly strong in fields like Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture, and Social Work. The university actively supports its diverse international student body through a dedicated International Office, offering various exchange programs and a growing selection of English-taught master's degrees. International students benefit from comprehensive support services, including orientation programs, German language courses, and cultural integration activities designed to ease their transition into German academic and social life. Its strong ties to the vibrant Frankfurt Rhine-Main metropolitan region provide excellent opportunities for internships and career entry, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a career-focused education in a dynamic European hub.

Background

The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (previously known as the Fachhochschule Frankfurt am Main) is a public University of Applied Sciences in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences provides about 38 study programmes in architecture and civil engineering, business and business law, informatics and engineering, social work and health. It has an international student body, with about 12,000 students coming from more than 100 countries. About 250 professors and over 1000 other employees work at the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences. It has four faculties: Architecture and civil engineering; Informatics and engineering; Business and law; and Social work and health. Most courses are taught in German; however, Master courses in English are provided in High Integrity Systems, Information Technology, and Urban development. A well-known alumnus of the university is Gerhard Schulmeyer. Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences is part of the IT-Cluster Rhine-Main-Neckar, the "Silicon Valley of Europe".

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Quick facts

Country
Germany
City
Frankfurt am Main
Founded
1971
Source: Wikidata
Type
Public
Bachelor's & master's students
15,362 (2021/22)
Source: ETER (CC BY 4.0)
From abroad
16.1% (2021/22)
Source: ETER (CC BY 4.0)
Website
frankfurt-university.de
Source: Wikidata

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