Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main

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Located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Goethe University Frankfurt is widely renowned for its strong academic offerings in law, economics, finance, and the humanities, deeply influenced by its roots in the historic Frankfurt School of critical theory. The university offers a diverse selection of English-taught master's and doctoral programs, making it an attractive destination for scholars worldwide. International students benefit from dedicated support services provided by the International Office, which assists with everything from orientation and visa procedures to German language courses. A distinctive characteristic of the institution is its "Citizen University" (Bürgeruniversität) ethos, which fosters a vibrant culture of open public debate and deep integration with the financial and cultural capital of Frankfurt. Campus life here is exceptionally cosmopolitan, with over 7,000 international students from more than 130 countries enriching the university's dynamic academic and social environment.

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Goethe University Frankfurt (German: Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main) is a public research university located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It was founded in 1914 as a citizens' university, which means it was founded and funded by the wealthy and active liberal citizenry of Frankfurt. The original name in German was Universität Frankfurt am Main (University of Frankfurt am Main). In 1932, the university's name was extended in honour of one of the most famous native sons of Frankfurt, the poet, philosopher and writer/dramatist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The university currently has around 48,000 students, distributed across four major campuses within the city. The university celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2014. The first female president of the university, Birgitta Wolff, was sworn into office in 2015, and was succeeded by Enrico Schleiff in 2021. 20 Nobel Prize winners have been affiliated with the university, including Max von Laue and Max Born. The university is also affiliated with 18 winners of the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize. Goethe University is part of the IT cluster...

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