Excellent and International: Knowledge for Development, Sustainability and Equity
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An international clinical study funded by the EU is investigating whether recurrent urinary tract infections can be prevented through phage therapy followed by restoration of the gut microbiota.
Marc Jacquemin
The Senate of Goethe University has adopted a new set of framework regulations governing the university’s degree programs. Approved on Wednesday, the revised regulations are designed to further enhance study conditions by promoting flexibility, transparency and equal opportunities, while taking into account the distinct cultures and structures of different disciplines.
Jürgen Lecher
Cultural anthropologist and folklorist Prof. Hande Birkalan-Gedik and biodiversity and global health researcher Dr. Ulrich Kuch recognized for strengthening academic freedom, international cooperation and dialogue in challenging contexts.
Marc Jacquemin
At the Goethe University Study Congress, on July 14, 2026 at Campus Westend, students will showcase how the humanities come to life through podcasts, exhibitions and film series, offering insights into the work they undertake as part of their degree programs.
How do students enrolled in an RMU joint degree program balance their studies across two campuses? Two students at different stages of their academic journey share how the experience has shaped their studies – and their future plans.
“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.
The application period for the winter semester 2026/27 begins on June 1. Secure your university place at Goethe University and refer to the application information for your chosen program.
Our degree program finder helps you discover the field of study that best matches your interests with just a few clicks.
Enrico Schleiff
|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
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.
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.
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.
Students, researchers, and staff share what inspires them, drives them, and connects them to Goethe University.
Uwe Dettmar
Art Exhibition: “From the Property of a Lady”
Crossover – Inter.Trans.Undisciplined Anthropology
Art Exhibition: “From the Property of a Lady”
Interdisziplinäre Rechtsmedizin
Campus Wandeln
The Beauty of Failure
Exhibition at MGGU - Giersch Museum of the Goethe University until 6 September | How can a technologized society build on care and participation instead of competition? As part of the World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026, the Multispecies Members Club is developing a forward-looking model of coexistence.
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