Frankfurt: Endearing and Livable
Many people who don't know Frankfurt reduce the city to its central station area and banking district. However, the metropolis on the Main has much more to offer.
Skyline and greenery: Being the only German city with a skyline, "Mainhattan" evokes a real metropolitan feeling in everyone. In addition to the bustling city center, however, there are many green spaces in and around Frankfurt, such as the city forest, the Palmengarten and numerous parks.
Culinary and nightlife culture: In Frankfurt, cozy restaurants mingle with chic bars and cafés. There are various nightlife districts that provide a space for every cultural niche. As the largest city in Hesse, there is always something going on, which is why many young people from the surrounding areas gather in Frankfurt on the weekends.
Mobility: One of the biggest advantages is Frankfurt's compact size. The city truly feels like a village with high-rise buildings. Many sights and the important places of everyday student life can almost always be reached by bike in under 20 minutes.
Sport: Frankfurt is represented by many of its clubs in first league divisions: Eintracht Frankfurt in soccer, Skyliners in basketball and Löwen Frankfurt in ice hockey. The city also impresses with a wide variety of amateur sports clubs which provide a healthy break from studying or working.
Surroundings: Frankfurt's surrounding area has a lot to offer. In summer, there are several lakes for swimming, the mountains in Taunus are ideal for hiking and small, cozy towns as well as castles and palaces are inviting for a visit. Frankfurt's location in the heart of Europe means that attractive cities such as Berlin, Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam and Zurich can be reached by train in under five hours. From Frankfurt Airport, you can travel non-stop to the rest of the world.
The Campus of Frankfurt UAS
Our campus is located between the popular neighborhoods Nordend and Bornheim. Due to its compact size with many cozy student cafés, it offers an ideal feel-good atmosphere for studying, doing sports or just hanging out with fellow students.
There are many cafés, bars and restaurants nearby. Günthersburgpark, a popular meeting place among students in summer, is also just a short walk from the university.
Thanks to a well-developed bicycle and public transport infrastructure, our university is excellently connected to the rest of the city.
Frankfurt as a Business Location
As a university of applied sciences, a close connection of theory and practice is part of our self-understanding. Students therefore benefit from the university's location in the economically strong Rhine-Main metropolitan area. We also maintain numerous collaborations with local companies, universities, organizations, and institutions in the social and health sectors.
Students can gain valuable practical experience and network with contacts in the professional world in dual study programs, at career fairs, guest lectures and information events.
Useful Information About Living in Frankfurt
The largest provider for student residences is the Studierendenwerk Frankfurt. Prices range from 230 Euros to 700 Euros per month depending on size and amenities. Here, you can generally expect longer waiting times. It is therefore best to apply for several dorms as early as possible to maximize your chances of getting a place.
The Studierendenwerk Frankfurt also offers housing and financial advice.
If you are looking for apartments or rooms in shared apartments privately, you can find various offers on WG-Gesucht or Immoscout24. Notice boards on the university campus are also frequently used for housing offers and requests. A room in a shared apartment in Frankfurt costs an average of 665 Euros per month.
Frankfurt is quite expensive compared to other cities. For a better overview, the following table shows average prives for everyday expenses. These are estimates, actual expenses may vary and depend heavily on individual lifestyles.
| Average Prices for Comparison | |
| Semester fee | ca. 360 Euros twice a year |
| Student dorm accomodation | 230-700 Euros per month |
| Private accomodation | 450-1200 Euros per month |
| Groceries and leisure | 300-500 Euros per month |
| Health insurance | 130-250 Euros per month |
| Gym membership | from 25 Euros per month |
| Haircut | short hair ca. 20-35 Euros long hair ca. 70 Euros |
| Meal in Cafeteria | 2-5 Euros |
| Small beer at a restaurant | 4 Euros |
| Meal at a restaurant | 12-25 Euros |
| Cappuccino | 3,80 Euros |
| Fastfood meal | 9,50 Euros |
| Döner kebap | 8-10 Euros |
| Pizza | 10-15 Euros |
The AStA-Deutschlandsemesterticket ensures your mobility. Included in the semester fee, you can enjoy free travel on all public transport throughout Germany for the entire semester.
No bicycle? No problem! Our students receive a discounted rate from the DB bike sharing provider Call a Bike via the AStA. Each journey of up to 60 minutes is then free of charge and you can rent up to three bikes at the same time.
Why not try out some sports alongside your studies? CampusSport offers a wide range of courses all year round, e.g. fitness, yoga, martial arts or dance courses (course fee approx. 25 Euros per semester). You can also take part in meetings and day trips, such as Taunus hikes, bike tours or a chill and grill in our outdoor sports park.
CampusSport also offers excursions every semester during semester break, such as sailing trips in Holland or ski and snowboard camps in Austria.
Have you always wanted to learn a new language or spend a semester abroad during your studies?
Our Language Center offers various language courses for e.g. Italian, Spanish, Arabic or Chinese during the semester, which are free of charge for Frankfurt UAS students. You can also sign up for intensive courses during the semester break.
Fancy some culture? Then you've come to the right place - with CampusKultur, we regularly offer you free art and cultural events on and off campus, such as museum tours or events around the topic of fair trade.
Beyond our campus, the city of Frankfurt hosts regular city festivals, especially during the spring and summer months. The Night of the Museums, the Museumsuferfest and the Mainfest attract people from all over the region every year.
With the AStA culture ticket, you can visit 19 city museums and the zoo free of charge.