Frankfurt am Main: Master programs with admission-restriction
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Frankfurt am Main: Master programs with Admission Restriction — Numerus Clausus/NC (2026/27)

Frankfurt am Main: Master Programs with NC

Frankfurt am Main: Master Programs with NC

Frankfurt am Main offers international students a highly international and fast-paced urban experience in Germany’s financial and economic hub. Known for its striking skyline and global outlook, the city combines business, culture, and livability in a compact urban setting. Diverse neighborhoods—from the creative Bahnhofsviertel to the elegant Westend and lively Sachsenhausen—shape daily life and reflect Frankfurt’s multicultural character. Green spaces along the Main River and nearby nature areas provide balance to the city’s energetic rhythm.

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Most Selective Master Programs in Frankfurt am Main

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).

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Frankfurt am Main Master Programs with NC: Glossary

Numerus Clausus (NC)
This Latin term means “limited number” and indicates that a program has restricted admission. In other words, not all applicants can be accepted, so selection is usually based on grades or other criteria when demand exceeds available spots.
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Frankfurt am Main Master Programs with NC & Living Costs

⌀ 680 Euros
38% above German average
Room in a shared apartment in Frankfurt am Main