Goethe University Frankfurt

Founded in 1914 with private funding and inspired by the legacy of the European Enlightenment, Goethe University stands out as a pioneering “citizens’ university” — and the history of the university is one of openness and public participation. The university is named after Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the Frankfurt-born polymath renowned for his exceptional contributions to literature, science, and philosophy.

General Information

  • Academic calendar: Semester 1: October – March, Semester 2: April – September
  • Language of instruction: German, English
  • Areas of agreement: Technology & Nutrition, Life Sciences
  • Erasmus code: D FRANKFU01
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