Urban Student

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