Introduction

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences is a prestigious public university of applied sciences in Germany, known for its diversified professional settings, international learning atmosphere and practice-oriented teaching mode.

Overview

Student size: There are 15,626 students in the winter semester of 2019/2020, including about 12,000 international students from more than 100 countries.

Course settings: About 38 learning programs are offered, covering the fields of architecture and civil engineering, business and commercial law, informatics and engineering, social work and health, including undergraduate and master's majors. Undergraduate majors include general nursing, business economics, etc., and master's majors include computer science, international finance, etc.

History and establishment time

The earliest predecessor of the university can be traced back to the "Königliche Baugwerk Schule" established in 1908 and the "Royal College of Mechanical Engineering" established in 1910. On August 1, 1971, the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences was established by integrating several predecessor institutions including the Higher School of Social Work and the National Higher School of Economics, and was renamed to its current name on July 1, 2014.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: It has about 250 professors and 1,195 other academic staff.

Teaching Quality:

The courses focus on combining practice with theory. Through cooperation with enterprises and internship projects, students can exercise their professional skills in actual projects and improve their problem-solving ability.

It has established close cooperative relations with many internationally renowned companies, providing students with abundant internship and employment opportunities, and graduates have strong competitiveness in the job market.

Scientific Research Level: The school has performed well in applied research, and its scientific research results are widely used in actual production and social services, making important contributions to regional economic and social development.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Emphasis on "knowledge is strengthened through practice", focusing on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative thinking, enabling students to apply what they have learned to actual work, solve practical problems, and continuously improve their professional quality and comprehensive ability in practice.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines:

Engineering disciplines: It has strong teaching and scientific research strength in the fields of mechanical manufacturing, electrical engineering and computer science, and architectural engineering, and has cultivated a large number of professional talents in the field of engineering technology.

Economics and management disciplines: Business economics, economic information science, international finance and other majors are the school's advantageous disciplines, and have provided many outstanding talents for the financial, commercial and other industries.

Social science disciplines: Sociology and related majors of the School of Health, such as social welfare work and general nursing, play an important role in the fields of social services and medical and health care.

Key laboratories: The school has a number of scientific research institutions and laboratories, such as the Institute of Economics, which provide a good platform for teachers and students to carry out scientific research activities.

Department

There are architectural arts - architectural engineering - There are four colleges: the College of Geography, the College of Information Science and Engineering, the College of Economics and Law, and the College of Sociology and Health.

Ranking

Ranked in the top five universities of applied sciences in Germany.

Expenses

Tuition fees: As a public university, most programs do not charge tuition fees, but administrative fees and student service fees are required each semester.

Living expenses: About 600-1000 euros per month, including accommodation, food, transportation and other expenses.

Campus

Campus location: Located in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany, it is an important financial, commercial and transportation center in Europe. Students have the opportunity to access a wealth of internship and employment resources, as well as various cultural and academic activities.

Teaching facilities: The campus has modern teaching facilities, including libraries, laboratories, computer centers, etc., which provide students with good learning conditions.

Living facilities: The school has dormitories and complete living facilities around it, including restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, gyms, etc., to meet students' daily life needs.