Study at Goethe University

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.

During the 2025/26 summer semester, Goethe University reached a major milestone: since the turn of the millennium, more than 10,000 students have taken part in an Erasmus exchange. What began with 118 exchange students in the 2000/01 academic year grew to 658 participants last semester – and demand continues to rise. As of June 3, 2026, more than 740 nominations have already been received for the 2026/27 academic year.

Dear Goethe University members, affiliates and friends, as Goethe University, our goal is to “create future viability.” We can be proud of our achievements. Whereas politicians often like to talk about research and teaching as investments in the future, the reality is that universities, their students, and staff are facing increasing pressure.

The MakeLab at Goethe University, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and was awarded the Hessian University Prize for Excellence in Teaching in the “student initiative” category in 2024, is planning a three-day, interactive gathering in August centered on open workshops, makerspaces, and collaborative work.