Current issues & deadlines
Advisory services
Before you apply
Application process
- Undergraduate studies
- Special Procedure (DoSV)
- Medicine and Dentistry (Non-EU-citizien)
- Master & international programmes
- Doctorate
- uni-assist exceptions & special procedures
Once you have applied
Important information
Orientation programme

At the beginning of every semester the International Office offers a comprehensive orientation programme especially catering to the needs of international students.
Buddy Programme
The Buddy Programme by the International Office will partner you up with an experienced student to support and assist you while settling in in Frankfurt and getting used to life at university. Whether you have questions concerning your studies, finding a place to live, appointments with authorities or spending your free time, your Buddy will try to support and help you. Additionally you can use this opportunity to find new friends and improve your German language skills quickly. Comprehensive information on the Buddy Programme and how to participate can be found here.
Start of lectures

Are there special events offered by my faculty when lectures start? What is the "Unistart-Messe"? How do I create a schedule of my lectures? Answers to these and further questions concerning the start of lectures can be found here: