Find it in FRM: Colleges and Universities
The FrankfurtRheinMain (FRM) region is an excellent place for studying or research. From economics to winemaking – with its many higher education institutions and academies, FRM offers a very wide range of high-quality degree courses, some of which are specifically geared towards international students. FRM already draws ambitious young people from all over the world.
The large state-run universities, which are well-known internationally, are in Frankfurt am Main, Darmstadt, Mainz and Gießen. In addition, there are eight state-run higher education colleges and two important art colleges in FRM. The choice is rounded off by a large number of colleges specialising in subjects such as finance or chemistry, and many private academies, music schools, theological colleges and universities that are funded publicly or privately.
You will find an overview of international degree courses here.
International offices
Almost all higher education institutions have international offices that specifically support and offer advice to international students. Below is a list of all of the international offices of the colleges and universities in FRM:
- Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences
- accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg
- Technische Hochschule Bingen
- Technical University of Darmstadt
- Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
- Evangelische Hochschule Darmstadt
- Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
- Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
- Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts
- Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
- Fulda University of Applied Sciences
- Geisenheim University
- Justus Liebig University Giessen
- Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences (Giessen)
- Mainz University of Applied Sciences
- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
- Catholic University of Applied Sciences, Mainz
- EBS Business School (Oestrich-Winkel)
- Offenbach University of Art and Design
- RheinMain University of Applied Sciences (Wiesbaden)
- Worms University of Applied Sciences
We know for a fact - only first-class education can keep FrankfurtRheinMain competitive on the economic front in the long run. There is always a demand for the best minds in the FRM region, where research plays an important role.
Useful Contacts
The accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg is a private University of Applied Sciences, which is state-approved, and looks back over 35 years of experience. The first Bachelor's degrees in International Business were awarded in 1993. Their Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Business Administration have an international orientation and are, in part, unique throughout Germany. They are characterised by a high degree of practical relevance, and can be completed on a full-time, dual or part-time basis. At this family-owned educational institution, which has several accreditations, undergraduate and PhD students benefit from personal support which is tailored to their individual strengths.
District / Cities: District Hochtaunus
Am Weidenring 4
61352 Bad Homburg
Phone: +49 6172 984 235
E-Mail: studienberatung@accadis.com
Website: https://international-students.accadis.com/
We speak: German, English
Costs: Fee-based
District / Cities: District Rheingau-Taunus
Rheingaustraße 1
65375 Oestrich-Winkel
Phone: +49 611 71021516
E-Mail: melanie.butzloff@ebs.edu
Website: https://www.ebs.edu/en
We speak: German, English
District / Cities: City Darmstadt
Zweifalltorweg 12
International Office
64293 Darmstadt
Phone: +49 6151 879833
E-Mail: international.office@eh-darmstadt.de
Website: https://www.eh-darmstadt.de/internationales/international-office/
We speak: German, English
District / Cities: City Frankfurt am Main
Nibelungenplatz 1
60318 Frankfurt am Main
Phone: +49 69 1533 3843
E-Mail: willkommen@io.fra-uas.de
Website: https://www.frankfurt-university.de/en/
We speak: German, English
District / Cities: City Frankfurt am Main
Adickesallee 32-34
60322 Frankfurt am Main
Phone: +49 69 154008 – 262
E-Mail: info@frankfurt-school.de
Website: https://www.frankfurt-school.de/en/home
We speak: German, English
In 1914 the Goethe University was founded with private means, mainly by Jewish benefactors, and has been setting high standards in the social and natural sciences ever since, as well as being a pioneer in the fields of social sciences, economics, medicine, quantum physics, brain research and labour law. Current faculties include: Law, Economics, Society, Education, Psychology and Sport, Protestant Theology, Catholic Theology, Philosophy and History, Language and Culture, Modern Philology, Geology/Geography, Computer Science and Mathematics, Physics, Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacy, Biology and Medicine.
District / Cities: City Frankfurt am Main
Theodor-W.-Adorno-Platz 6
International Office
Campus Westend, PEG Building
60323 Frankfurt am Main
Phone: +49 69 798 3838
E-Mail: international@uni-frankfurt.de
Website: https://www.goethe-university-frankfurt.de/en
We speak: German, English
District / Cities: City Frankfurt am Main
Eschersheimer Landstraße 29–39
60322 Frankfurt am Main
Phone: +49 69 154 007 256
E-Mail: friederike.kreft@hfmdk-frankfurt.de
Website: https://www.hfmdk-frankfurt.info/en/
We speak: German, English
District / Cities: City Offenbach am Main
Schlossgrabengasse 1
63065 Offenbach am Main
Phone: +49 69 800 59 149
E-Mail: team.internationales@hfg-offenbach.de
Website: https://www.hfg-offenbach.de/en
We speak: German, English
District / Cities: City Aschaffenburg
Würzburger Straße 45
63743 Aschaffenburg
Phone: +49 6021 42060
E-Mail: incoming@th-ab.de
Website: https://www.th-ab.de/en/
We speak: German, English
District / Cities: City Mainz
Lucy-Hillebrand-Straße 2
International Office
55128 Mainz
Phone: +49 6131 628 0
E-Mail: ulla.plate@hs-mainz.de
Website: https://www.hs-mainz.de/en/
We speak: German, English
Campuses in Idstein, Frankfurt and Wiesbaden
District / Cities: District Rheingau-Taunus
Limburger Straße 2
65510 Idstein
Phone: +49 6126 93520
E-Mail: studienberatung-idstein@hs-fresenius.de
Website: https://www.hs-fresenius.de/en
We speak: German, English
District / Cities: District Fulda
Leipziger Straße 123
International Office
36037 Fulda
Phone: +49 661 96400
E-Mail: rothmann@hs-fulda.de
Website: https://www.hs-fulda.de/en
We speak: German, English
RheinMain University of Applied Sciences has over 70 degree courses on two campuses in the Rhein-Main area, with an international network. Around 12,800 students study at the Faculties of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Design - Computer Science - Media, Sociology, Wiesbaden Business School in Wiesbaden, and at the Faculty of Engineering in Rüsselsheim. As a University of Applied Sciences, RheinMain University attaches great importance to practical teaching and is recognized for its applied research.
District / Cities: City Wiesbaden
Kurt-Schumacher-Ring 18
International Office
65197 Wiesbaden
Phone: +49 611 94 95 1550
E-Mail: international@hs-rm.de
Website: https://www.hs-rm.de/en
We speak: German, English
Costs: Free of charge
District / Cities: City Worms
Erenburgerstraße 19
67549 Worms
Phone: +49 6241 509 294
E-Mail: silas.riegel@hs-worms.de
Website: https://www.hs-worms.de/hochschule/hochschule-worms/international-access/
We speak: German, English
District / Cities: District Rheingau-Taunus
Von-Lade-Str.1
International Office
65366 Geisenheim
Phone: +49 6722 502 700
E-Mail: international@hs-gm.de
Website: https://www.hs-geisenheim.de/en
We speak: German, English
District / Cities: District Gießen
Goethestr. 58
Room 38
35390 Gießen
Phone: +49 641 9916400
E-Mail: studium-international@uni-giessen.de
Website: https://www.uni-giessen.de/en
We speak: German, English
The Catholic University of Applied Sciences in Mainz (Katholische Hochschule Mainz) is a state-recognized university with the Faculties of Social Work, Practical Theology, Healthcare and Nursing. The governing body is the Gemeinnützige Gesellschaft zur Förderung von Wissenschaft und Bildung mbH (Non-profit Society for the Promotion of Science and Education) of the (Arch)dioceses of Cologne, Limburg, Mainz, Speyer and Trier. The main activities of the university include applied teaching, research and further education. Graduates from the Catholic University of Applied Sciences qualify as socially responsible and technically competent experts and leaders in their fields.
District / Cities: District Mainz-Bingen
Saarstraße 3
55122 Mainz
Phone: +49 6131 289 444 0
E-Mail: info@kh-mz.de
Website: https://www.kh-mz.de/en/home/
We speak: German, English
Costs: Partly fee-based
As a high school graduate, students can gain initial work experience in the Study+Training or Study+Practice models, and take a Bachelor's degree at the same time.
People who are working have the options of the models Study+ Practice or Study+Work.
Classes take place during the week in the afternoon and on Saturday morning.
Bachelor's Degree courses:
Business Administration
Business Information Management
Biopharmaceutical Science
Chemical Engineering
Master's Degree Courses:
Business Management
Technology and Management
Chemical Engineering
District / Cities: District Main-Taunus
Industriepark Höchst, Gebäude B845
65926 Frankfurt am Main
Phone: +49 69 305 81051
E-Mail: tobias.heger@provadis-hochschule.de
Website: https://www.provadis-hochschule.de/
We speak: German
Costs: Fee-based
The TU Darmstadt is one of the leading technical universities in Germany. Its professors, scientific and administrative-technical staff and around 27,000 students are dedicated to key future fields. These include cyber-security, the internet and digitisation, particle beams and matter, thermal fluids and interfaces, future energy systems and development processes, from materials to product innovation. Together with the Goethe University Frankfurt and the Johannes Gutenberg University of Main, the TU Darmstadt forms the strategic alliance of the RhainMain Universities.
District / Cities: City Darmstadt
Karolinenplatz 5
64289 Darmstadt
Phone: +49 6151 1621675
E-Mail: international.admission@zv.tu-darmstadt.de
Website: https://www.tu-darmstadt.de/studieren/studieninteressierte/internationale_studieninteressierte/index.en.jsp
We speak: German, English
As a graduate of TH Bingen, you have a secure career path in business and science. This is because our teaching is characterised by high practical relevance as well as collaboration with companies. The applied research model opens the door to academic degrees up to PhD level.
District / Cities: District Mainz-Bingen
Berlinstrasse 109
Building 5, Room 319
55411 Bingen
Phone: +49 6721 409 337
E-Mail: dialog@th-bingen.de
Website: https://www.th-bingen.de/en
We speak: German, English, French, Spanish
District / Cities: District Gießen
Wiesenstraße 14
Building A13
35390 Gießen
Phone: +49 641 309 1333
E-Mail: internationaladmission@admin.thm.de
Website: https://www.thm.de/site/en
We speak: German, English
We give advice on all non-academic and practical matters, and are available to help with the planning, preparation and execution of your stay at the Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz.
District / Cities: City Mainz
Forum universitatis 2
Abteilung Internationales
Welcome Center
55128 Mainz
Phone: +49 6131 392 8339
E-Mail: welcome@international.uni-mainz.de
Website: https://www.uni-mainz.de/eng/index.php
We speak: German, English
Costs: Free of charge