Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main for Kenyan Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
See official university website for current requirements.
Fees & Deadline
Application deadline: July 15 for winter semester.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3/4 (2:1 UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. English-taught programmes in Finance, International Economics, Life Sciences, and Cultural Studies.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: €700–€900. Application deadline: May 31 for winter semester. Decision time: 8–16 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.5/4. Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available. DAAD scholarships and IFI Fellowships available for Kenyan PhD students. Frankfurt's finance research cluster is world-leading.
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
Rolling — contact supervisor directly
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
DAAD Scholarship
by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) · Masters, Phd
Learn more →Deutschlandstipendium
by Federal Government + Private sponsors · Undergraduate, Masters
Learn more →Goethe International Excellence Initiative / IFI Fellowships
by Goethe University Frankfurt / International Finance Initiative · Masters, Phd
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Kenyan Finance or Economics graduate apply directly to Goethe University Frankfurt?
Yes — Kenyan university graduates with a bachelor's in Finance, Economics, or a related field can apply directly to Goethe University Frankfurt's Masters programmes. IELTS 6.5 is required for English-taught programmes and a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 is expected. KCSE with strong grades may also allow direct undergraduate entry.
Are there tuition fees for Kenyan students at Goethe University Frankfurt?
No — Goethe University Frankfurt charges no tuition fees for non-EU students, including Kenyans. You only pay the Semesterbeitrag of ~€385/semester (~€770/year). For Kenyan students, this is a highly cost-effective gateway to studying Finance in Europe's banking capital.
What post-study opportunities are available for Kenyan graduates in Frankfurt?
Kenyan graduates can apply for Germany's 18-month Job-Seeker Visa after completing their degree. Frankfurt hosts the European Central Bank, Deutsche Bank, and hundreds of financial institutions — making it one of Europe's top destinations for Kenyan Finance and Economics graduates seeking international careers.
Tips for Applying to Goethe University
Goethe University Frankfurt (QS #309) is uniquely positioned for Kenyan Finance and Economics students — sitting in Europe's financial capital with zero tuition fees, a Semesterbeitrag of ~€770/year, and direct Masters entry for Kenyan graduates. Strong KCSE grades may even allow direct undergraduate entry, a notable advantage over other German universities. The 18-month Job-Seeker Visa and Frankfurt's unrivalled concentration of global financial institutions make post-study career prospects exceptional.
Official source: Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main ↗Plan Your Germany Student Visa
Check visa requirements, documents and costs for Kenyan passport holders applying to Germany.
Cost of Living in Frankfurt
Frankfurt is among Germany's priciest cities. Apply early for student halls through Studentenwerk Frankfurt.
Semester ticket covers Frankfurt public transport (RMV network).