Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences: List of all tuition-free master programs (2026/27)

The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, founded on August 1, 1971, is one of Germany’s largest universities of applied sciences with more than 15,000 students and around 1,000 faculty, researchers, and staff. Located at Nibelungenplatz in the vibrant city of Frankfurt am Main, the centrally located campus is easily accessible by public transport and offers an excellent urban study environment. The university provides a wide range of practice-oriented study programs across four faculties: Architecture and Civil Engineering; Computer Science and Engineering; Business and Law; and Social Work and Health. Its teaching approach is characterized by personal interaction in small groups, professors with direct professional experience, and a strong focus on practical relevance through mandatory internships, applied projects, and opportunities to complete final theses in cooperation with companies.

Frankfurt UAS is particularly recognized for its innovative and interdisciplinary orientation, with an emphasis on science and technology transfer and close cooperation with regional and international industry, administration, and cultural institutions.

The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, founded on August 1, 1971, is one of Germany’s largest universities of applied sciences with more than 15,000 students and around 1,000 faculty, researchers, and staff. Located at Nibelungenplatz in the vibrant city of Frankfurt am Main, the centrally located campus is easily accessible by public transport and offers an excellent urban study environment. The university provides a wide range of practice-oriented study programs across four faculties: Architecture and Civil Engineering; Computer Science and Engineering; Business and Law; and Social Work and Health. Its teaching approach is characterized by personal interaction in small groups, professors with direct professional experience, and a strong focus on practical relevance through mandatory internships, applied projects, and opportunities to complete final theses in cooperation with companies.

Frankfurt UAS is particularly recognized for its innovative and interdisciplinary orientation, with an emphasis on science and technology transfer and close cooperation with regional and international industry, administration, and cultural institutions. In the 2023 U-Multirank, the university was recognized as a global leader in international orientation and ranked among the top 10 universities in Germany for business studies, while also receiving multiple awards for excellent teaching from STERN, the German Institute for Service Quality, and ntv. With a diverse student body from over 100 countries, the university strongly promotes international mobility through 200 partner universities in 51 countries and its membership in the U!REKA European University alliance. Students benefit from structured support by the International Office, as well as free language courses at the university’s Language Center to prepare for study or internships abroad.

Beyond academics, Frankfurt UAS provides a lively campus culture, including sports programs, cultural events such as film evenings and readings, and extensive support for first-year students through introductory courses and preparatory classes that ease the transition to university life. Particularly committed and high-achieving students may also apply for the Deutschlandstipendium, which combines financial support with access to a strong professional network and exclusive events. Situated in the Rhine-Main metropolitan region, students can easily explore nearby cities such as Mainz, Wiesbaden, or Darmstadt, as well as natural areas like the Taunus and Rheingau — all accessible with the semester ticket.

This unique blend of personalized teaching, international outlook, and strong ties to practice and industry prepares graduates for successful careers in an increasingly globalized world.