Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences

Why this works

• Tuition is just €600 per year — exceptionally low even by German public-university standards, leaving most of your budget for living costs.
• Frankfurt is Germany's financial capital with a dense concentration of banks, consultancies, and Mittelstand firms offering internships across all four fields.
• An EU diploma from a German public university is widely recognised across Schengen and beyond, opening long-term career mobility.
• Germany grants 18 months post-study job-seeker residence, giving you real time to convert your Frankfurt network into a work contract.
• The IELTS 6.0 entry bar is accessible for most CIS applicants who have completed a solid English-preparation course.
• Hessen has no additional non-EU semester fee — unlike Baden-Württemberg, which charges €1,500 per semester on top of standard fees.

What to check

• You must open a German Sperrkonto (blocked account) with roughly €11,904 to prove funds for a student visa — this capital must be available upfront.
• Most bachelor programmes at German universities of applied sciences are taught in German; confirm English-taught options directly with the admissions office before applying.
• Non-EU school leavers whose qualifications are not directly recognised may need to complete a Studienkolleg foundation year before admission.
• Frankfurt is one of Germany's most expensive cities for rent; student housing is competitive and private rooms routinely exceed €800 per month.
• International students may work up to 120 full days or 240 half days per year — helpful but not enough to cover Frankfurt's cost of living without savings.

Accommodation

Studierendenwerk Frankfurt am Main — 34 residences, 3,726 places near FRA-UAS, all-inclusive. High demand — apply early. Private Frankfurt market significantly more expensive

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).