Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Frankfurt UAS) is a leading applied sciences institution located at the heart of Frankfurt am Main’s dynamic Rhine‑Main region. Founded in 1971, it brings together over 15,000 students from more than 100 countries across 72 practice‑oriented undergraduate and graduate programmes in four faculties: Architecture & Civil Engineering, Informatics & Engineering, Business & Law, and Social Work & Health.

Under the motto “Wissen durch Praxis stärkt” (“Knowledge strengthened through practice”), Frankfurt UAS emphasizes small-group teaching, hands‑on research, and strong professional engagement. Students gain essential skills in teamwork, critical thinking, and social responsibility, supported by close mentorship from faculty deeply embedded in applied research and industry collaboration

The university’s research focus spans care, health & diversity, digitalisation & communications, and mobility & logistics—fields in which it regularly collaborates with regional and global partners to co-create solutions with direct social impact.

Frankfurt UAS is also a committed international partner with around 200 global university connections, enabling students and staff to engage in mobility, interdisciplinary projects, and cross‑cultural learning. The campus is compact and centrally located in Frankfurt’s urban core, offering excellent transport links and vibrant campus life.

Recognized as an inclusive, family‑friendly institution, the university prioritizes diversity, equal opportunity, lifelong learning, and innovation in teaching and leadership. As a founding member of the European metropolitan university network U!REKA, it fosters strategic partnerships aimed at societal transformation and educational excellence.