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Goethe University Frankfurt
About
Goethe University Frankfurt is a public research university located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It was founded in 1914 as a citizens' university, which means it was founded and funded by the wealthy and active liberal citizenry of Frankfurt. The original name in German was Universität Frankfurt am Main. In 1932, the university's name was extended in honour of one of the most famous native sons...
Goethe University Frankfurt is a public research university located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It was founded in 1914 as a citizens' university, which means it was founded and funded by the wealthy and active liberal citizenry of Frankfurt. The original name in German was Universität Frankfurt am Main. In 1932, the university's name was extended in honour of one of the most famous native sons of Frankfurt, the poet, philosopher and writer/dramatist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The university currently has around 48,000 students, distributed across four major campuses within the city.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 78 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 27,422
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 13%
- Female : Male
- 60 : 40
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
37 subjectsARWU
29 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Politics | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Finance | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Atmospheric Science | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Public Administration | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Biotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Psychology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 96 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =109 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | =112 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =119 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | =122 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | 124 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Ecology | =130 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Immunology | 133 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 144 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | 149 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =151 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Surgery | 157 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =157 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Cell Biology | 178 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 178 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =202 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =218 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =224 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =292 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =303 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =320 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =384 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =434 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =448 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =710 | 62.9 | 2026 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 97 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 126–150 | 57.0 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 126–150 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 151–175 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 176–200 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 176–200 | 53.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 201–250 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 251–300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Goethe University Frankfurt?
Goethe University Frankfurt's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =376, THE Rank 201–250, ARWU Rank 151-200, US News Rank =221.
When was Goethe University Frankfurt founded?
Goethe University Frankfurt was founded in 1914.
What are the top subjects at Goethe University Frankfurt?
Top subjects at Goethe University Frankfurt include: Philosophy, Classics & Ancient History, Dentistry, Politics, Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Where is Goethe University Frankfurt located?
Goethe University Frankfurt is located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.