MS in Quantitative (Accounting/ Economics/ Finance/ Marketing) 

at Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt

Goethe University Frankfurt is a public university in Germany. Since it is a public university, international students do not have to pay the tuition fees. There is a student enrollment of 48,000+ at Goethe Uni, which makes it the third-the largest university in Germany. Out of the total student enrollment, 7600+ are international students. There are total five campuses of this university. 

The acceptance rate at Goethe University Frankfurt is around 77%. This means getting admission to this university would require you to submit the documents on time and apply before the deadline. Those who meet the requirements have a good academic score have a higher chance of taking admission to Goethe Uni. To take admission to the UG courses, the applicants should have a school leaving certificate. Whereas, for admission to PG courses of Goethe, the applicants should have a Bachelor's degree. 

Goethe University Frankfurt Times Higher Education rank is #201-250. It was placed at this same position since 2024 in THE rankings. Also, in the QS rankings, Goethe Uni Frankfurt ranks at #316 in 2026. In the Global University rankings, this university ranks at #221 in 2025, according to U.S. News. 

The Graduation Scholarship at Goethe University is open for international students that are currently enrolled at this university, irrespective of their subject area. This scholarship is awarded for 6 months maximum and the maximum amount is Euro 500 per month. 

According to the Times Higher Education PG Business Rankings 2025, Goethe University Frankfurt has a ranking of #401-500. Some of the other course rankings of the university are given as follows:

At Goethe University, international students, including Indian students can get a scholarship of 500 euros per month for up to 6 months. To apply, Indian students must be working on their final exams or thesis, and they need written confirmation from the examination office.

For the DAAD Scholarship for International Graduates,   and Undergraduates, students need to apply within 15 months of arriving in Germany. Indian students looking to apply for scholarship can also apply through the German embassy in their home country.

International aspirants may apply to Goethe University online via dedicated online application portal. The step-by-step application process for all programmes at the university is the same and explained given below:

Visit my.uni-assist.de to go to the uni-assist portal.

Select the university name Goethe University and the desired course.

Create an account on the uni-Assist portal and fill in your application form.

Fill in your general information.

Enter your educational history.

Next, wait for the results.

There is no tuition fee at Goethe Uni Frankfurt. The accommodation cost per month can range between EUR 200 and EUR 500. 

Cost of Living

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

Certainly, an average Indian student can get into the prestigious Goethe University, however, he or she has to make sure to satisfy the course-specific eligibility criteria and admission requirements. Goethe University has an acceptance rate which is nearly 50%, and it offers admission to students on an admission requirements basis rather than on a competitive basis. An Indian student who is seeking admission at Goethe University is required to show valid English Language Proficiency test scores as well as German language proficiency test scores along with satisfying other eligibility criteria for their desired course.

The university announces its results in a few weeks after a complete application is received. All the decisions are announced online. Please note that all the student-specific communication from the university is done via email or the portal so students must keep checking for notifications regularly.