Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences: Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (2026 /27)

Frankfurt UAS

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.

Type

University of Applied Sciences (public)

of international students

22%

No. of students (2025/2025)

15,200

Term model

Semester

Most Selective Study Programs at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences

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).