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Three students lean over a transparent box and look inside curiously. There are three large insects in the box. A branch with green twigs lies on the edge, and buildings on the Riedberg campus can be seen in the background.Three students lean over a transparent box and look inside curiously. There are three large insects in the box. A branch with green twigs lies on the edge, and buildings on the Riedberg campus can be seen in the background.

Katrin Binner

Goethe University Frankfurt

Excellent and International: Knowledge for Development, Sustainability, and Equity

Jürgen Habermas

Uwe Dettmar

Goethe University Mourns the Passing of Jürgen Habermas

On the morning of March 14, 2026, Jürgen Habermas passed away at his home in Starnberg. Goethe University mourns the loss of its emeritus, who was Professor of Philosophy at the university for many years.

Awarding of the Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prizes

On March 14, the developmental biologists Davor Solter and Azim Surani and the neurologist Varun Venkataramani were honored in Frankfurt’s St. Paul’s Church.

When Elephants Roamed Across Europe

120,000 years ago, forest elephants roamed across Europe. An analysis of their fossils shows that they moved through different regions, sometimes staying in areas up to 300 kilometers apart. #RMU

Excellence Strategy: RMU-EXCITE

“RMU-EXCITE - Excellent. Collaborative. Transformative.”, the Rhine-Main Universities (RMU), of which Goethe University Frankfurt is a part, are applying as a University Excellence Consortium.

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Enrico Schleiff, President of Goethe University

Enrico Schleiff

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President of Goethe University Frankfurt

At Goethe University, we conduct research and teaching across a wide range of disciplines – from the humanities and social sciences to the natural, life, and medical sciences. Our disciplinary breadth and strength form the foundation for true interdisciplinarity, international collaboration, and open dialogue with society.

Jürgen Lecher

Research

A driving force for development, sustainability, and equity: Since its foundation, Goethe University has provided space for innovative approaches, experiments, and ideas. Learn more about our research and research profile.

Study and Teaching

A wide range of subjects and innovative teaching and learning methods shape courses and teaching at Goethe University. Learn more about our diverse course offerings and our approach to teaching.

Knowledge Transfer and Exchange

We conduct science with and for society. As the first German university rooted in civic tradition, we offer a wide variety of formats that strengthen dialogue with citizens and bring academics into society.

Body of Knowledge, Westend Campus

This Is Us

Students, researchers, and staff share what inspires them, drives them, and connects them to Goethe University.

Uwe Dettmar

Health Forum Frankfurt University Hospital

Until March 19, 2026: The Health Forum's easy-to-understand articles provide up-to-date, scientifically sound, first-hand information and answers to questions from experts.

Permanent exhibition with photographs by Barbara Klemm

Westend Campus, PEG Building | The permanent public exhibition with photographs by the renowned F.A.Z. photographers documents student life as well as significant moments in German history, the city of Frankfurt, and the university.

Your Commitment to Goethe University

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