Courses at Goethe University Frankfurt

Yes, the university offers good accommodation facilities for international students. Currently, seventeen dorms offer more than 18,500 rooms for students. It is best for students to apply for accommodation as soon as possible because the university allocates housing on a first-come-first-served basis.

Accommodation Details

Goethe University mainly provides two types of accommodation to international students. The details of the accommodation facilities offered by the university are:

1. Flat Shares

In flat shares, students share an apartment where they get independent rooms while sharing a kitchen and bathroom with other students. Flat shares are relatively cheap, starting at 300 euros based on size, facilities, and area.

2. Rental Apartments

In rental apartments, students get an entire apartment to themselves, including a kitchen and bathroom. Additionally, utilities such as water and electricity are charged separately. The average cost of rental apartments is 500 euros based on the size, facilities, and area.

Accommodation Application

Students need not wait till admission confirmation. They can apply for accommodation online simultaneously while applying for admission. Goethe University offers various types of accommodation such as furnished and unfurnished one-room apartments and communal rooms for leisure activities. The rental period of university accommodation is a maximum of 4 years.

Accommodation Cost

The accommodation cost at Goethe University is between EUR 210 and EUR 500 per month based on the size and amenities and whether students select an apartment or a single room.

Please be aware that the rent that is quoted is usually just the basic rent (in German Kaltmiete). On top of this, you will have to pay utilities and charges such as heating, water etc.

Cost of Living

The living expenses for international students have been specified by the university as follows:

Source: Goethe University

1 Euro = INR 91.03

International students must keep into account these and other miscellaneous costs along with the tuition fee while preparing their overall budget.

Note: Living costs vary depending on students’ lifestyle choices. Additionally, housing and dining rates are subject to change with progressive years. To know the exact costs of on or off-campus accommodation, please check the university’s accommodations webpage.

According to the Times Higher Education PG Business Rankings 2023, Goethe University Frankfurt has a ranking of #401-500 and a ranking of #401-450 according to the QS Engineering and Technology Rankings 2023. Some of the other course rankings of the university are given as follows:

The University of Goethe does not charge any tuition fee for its courses. Indian students who are seeking admission at the University of Goethe are only required to fulfill the course-specific eligibility criteria of their prefered course. Along with that they are required to pay only semseter fee or administration fee, but no tuition fee for their respective course.