Studying in Frankfurt
Hesse, Germany
Frankfurt is Germany’s financial centre, home to the European Central Bank, the German stock exchange, and a major international airport. It is compact, international, and well-connected, with strong programmes in finance, economics, and law.
Universities and major institutes
- Goethe University Frankfurt
- Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
- Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
- Städelschule (fine arts)
Cost of living
Frankfurt is one of Germany’s pricier cities, driven by its banking economy. A room in a shared flat typically runs €550–€850 per month, with an efficient transit network and discounted semester ticket.
Neighbourhoods for students
- Bockenheim — the traditional university district.
- Westend — central and leafy, near Goethe’s main campus.
- Sachsenhausen — south of the river, lively and popular.
- Bornheim / Nordend — residential and well-connected.
Institutions in Frankfurt
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