Fachhochschule Frankfurt am Main
University of Applied Sciences

About the University
The University of Applied Sciences Fachhochschule Frankfurt offers a wide range of subjects covering architecture, engineering, computer science, business and law studies, health studies and social work. The great facilities of the interdisciplinary project and research units, including the fields of quality assurance, integrated production and automation, urban and regional development, assistive technology, nursing research centre, women studies research centre, are complemented by an extensive faculty network, comprised of local and regional organization and industry representatives. Many incentives are given to the students due to the links with companies, associations and leaders of industry, politics and science. Due to the intensive interdisciplinary teaching and research nature of the university programmes, a special focus on substantial professional experience in the private or public sector is required from academics. The university provides a wide range of support services to the students, the outstanding sports programme is offered mostly free of charge. The university offers several international programmes.

About the City
Frankfurt is the financial hub of Europe and headquarters of the European Central Bank. International trade fairs have been held in Frankfurt since 1240, including the popular annual book, automobile, and computer fairs. The stock exchange was first established in 1585 and Frankfurt was home to the Rothschild family, who started the international banking empire. Frankfurt has long been a key destination for river, rail, and road traffic. It is still the chief traffic hub for western Germany and also been an important inland shipping port. The Frankfurt Airport, one of Europe’s busiest, is the largest airport in Germany. The city manufactures automobiles, machinery, chemical and pharmaceutical products, and printing materials.

Departments

• Architecture, Civil Engineering, Surveying
  
• Computer Science and Engineering
  
• Business and Law
  
• Health and Social Work
  

Statistics (2009)

• Year of foundation . . . . . . . . .   1971


• Number of students . . . . . . . .  9,577


• Foreign students . . . . . . . . . . .  2,172


• Professors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     224

Fachhochschule Frankfurt
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D-60318 Frankfurt
Phone: +49 (0)69 / 1533 3838
Fax: +49 (0)69 / 1533 2748
e-mail:international@aa.fh-frankfurt.de

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