Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences

Key Highlights

• Public higher-education institution and corporation under public law
• Founded in 1971 through the consolidation of five predecessor institutions
• Four faculties spanning technical, business, legal, social and health fields
• More than 15,000 students from over 100 nations reported by the university

Student Life & Environment

Student life is centered on a compact urban campus between Frankfurt’s Nordend and Bornheim districts. On-campus food options include a student dining hall and several cafés, while nearby neighborhoods add restaurants, shops and parks. CampusSport and CampusKultur provide organized recreational and cultural activities. Academic support extends beyond individual faculties. The university lists a Language Center, Learning Center, library, mathematics support, writing assistance and counseling services. Learning facilities include group and quiet-study rooms, while the library provides print and electronic resources, research guidance, training, computers and study space. Dedicated advice is available for students with disabilities, impairments and chronic physical or mental health conditions. Housing requires early planning. The university directs students to residences operated by Studierendenwerk Frankfurt and to private or faith-based providers, but accommodation is not presented as guaranteed. Its 2026 exchange-student guidance specifically says that dormitory capacity is limited and that students may instead need a furnished room in a shared private flat or with a host family. International students can obtain advice on housing, residence matters, insurance, financing and work permissions from the International Office. The office also offers orientation and social activities, helping incoming students navigate study and daily life in Germany.

Location & Surroundings

The university’s main address is Nibelungenplatz 1, 60318 Frankfurt am Main. The campus sits between Nordend and Bornheim, close to cafés, restaurants and Günthersburgpark. The university describes it as well connected to the rest of Frankfurt by bicycle and public transport; many everyday destinations can be reached quickly without a car. Frankfurt is a major business and transport center within the Rhine-Main metropolitan region. For applied-sciences students, the location creates access to companies and organizations in finance, technology, logistics, aviation, construction, public services, health and social sectors. Frankfurt UAS points to dual programs, career fairs, guest lectures and other events as routes through which students can gain professional exposure, although opportunities depend on the individual course and employer. The city’s central railway connections make other European cities accessible, while Frankfurt Airport supports international travel. The surrounding region offers lakes and the Taunus hills for outdoor recreation. Housing is the main practical constraint: applicants should investigate Studierendenwerk residences and the private market early rather than assuming that the university will supply accommodation.

Costs & Career Outcomes

For winter semester 2026/2027, the university lists a semester contribution of €406.78 for continuing students and €416.78 for newly enrolled students, the latter including €10 for the initial Study Chip. The standard contribution includes the student Deutschlandticket, Studierendenwerk social contribution, administration charge, student-representation contribution, culture ticket, legal-expense insurance and a bicycle-rental contribution. The amount changes by semester, so later entrants should verify the current payment request in FranCa. The semester contribution should not be confused with every possible study cost. Frankfurt UAS states that certain continuing-education programs charge additional tuition, including specified MBA and other postgraduate courses. Students must also budget independently for housing, food, insurance and personal expenses; no verified university-wide room-and-board figure is available. Accommodation is not guaranteed, making private-market costs and deposits a significant planning consideration. Career preparation reflects the university’s applied mission. Students may encounter laboratory projects, dual study, placements and collaboration with regional employers depending on their program. The Career Service offers information, coaching and counseling on applications and career decisions. International students can also access specialized guidance on German job searches, internships, application documents, professional networks and entrepreneurship. These services support career planning but do not constitute a placement or employment guarantee.