Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main off-campus housing
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Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Germany's third-largest university, with the country's strongest research footprint in finance, economics, social sciences, and biomedicine. Main campus is the Westend.
~17% international students
Best neighborhoods for Goethe Frankfurt students
Bockenheim
Bockenheim was Goethe-Universität's original campus and still houses several faculties + the main library. Multicultural neighborhood, Leipziger Straße market, U6/U7 to the city.
$500 – $1,300/mo
Westend
Westend houses Goethe-Universität's main Campus Westend (the IG Farben building), gorgeous pre-war villas, banking-district money, premium rent. Best when Bockenheim is full.
$700 – $1,800/mo
Bornheim
Bornheim is northeastern Frankfurt, Berger Straße's cafés and restaurants, calmer than the city centre, a strong international student presence. U4 connects to Westend campus.
$600 – $1,500/mo
Sachsenhausen
Sachsenhausen sits south of the Main, Museumsufer (the museum riverbank), the apple-wine taverns, calmer than the city centre. A 15-minute tram ride from Westend campus.
$600 – $1,500/mo
Nordend
Nordend houses Frankfurt School's main campus. Friedberger Anlage park, Oeder Weg cafés, a mix of post-war and pre-war buildings. The most central neighborhood for FS students.
$600 – $1,500/mo
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Frequently asked questions
Where do most Goethe Frankfurt international students live off-campus?
Most international students live in Bockenheim, Westend, Bornheim, Sachsenhausen, Nordend, all within a short commute of Goethe Frankfurt.
Does Goethe Frankfurt have on-campus housing for grad students?
Goethe Frankfurt offers limited on-campus housing for graduate students, with most international students moving off-campus. Off-campus is usually more flexible and often cheaper.
Can I get an apartment without US credit history near Goethe Frankfurt?
Yes. Many landlords near Goethe Frankfurt accept international students with proof of program admission, and we partner with guarantor services for the rest.