Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

Why this works

• Tuition of €7,050 per year is low for a private German university focused on finance and business.
• Degrees in business, economics, IT, and law align directly with Frankfurt's status as Europe's leading financial hub.
• A German university diploma carries EU-wide recognition and opens the door to Schengen-area employers.
• After graduation, a German residence permit for up to 18 months lets you job-hunt on the spot in one of Europe's densest employer markets.
• An IELTS minimum of 6.5 makes admission accessible to CIS students with solid but not exceptional English.
• During studies, German student visa rules allow up to 120 full days of paid work per year, helping offset living costs.

What to check

• Public German universities charge little or no tuition for non-EU students outside Baden-Württemberg, making this private institution significantly more expensive by comparison.
• You must prove financial means before arrival by depositing roughly €11,904 into a blocked account (Sperrkonto) — a serious upfront cash requirement.
• Daily life in Frankfurt is conducted in German; without at least B1 level, bureaucracy, housing search, and social integration are genuinely hard.
• Non-EU school leavers without a recognised university entrance qualification may need to complete a Studienkolleg preparatory course before admission.
• Frankfurt is one of Germany's most expensive cities for rent; student accommodation is scarce and competition for places is intense.

Accommodation

Two on-campus dorms (House A: 111 en-suite rooms; House C: 117 rooms + 8 studios). i Live Campus: €770/month all-inclusive (19–22m²). Also Uninest Student Residences (125 units, off-campus). Contact: student-dorms@fs.de

Scholarships

DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).