Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main for Nigerian 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 available 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 Nigerian 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 Nigerian Finance graduate apply directly to Goethe University Frankfurt for a Masters?
Yes — Nigerian university graduates with a bachelor's degree 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. Frankfurt is Europe's financial capital, making this degree highly valuable.
Are there tuition fees for Nigerian students at Goethe University Frankfurt?
No — Goethe University Frankfurt charges no tuition fees for non-EU international students, including Nigerians. You only pay the Semesterbeitrag of ~€385/semester (~€770/year). This covers student services and public transport discounts in Frankfurt.
What post-study options exist for Nigerian graduates in Frankfurt?
Nigerian 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, creating exceptional employment opportunities for Finance and Economics graduates.
Tips for Applying to Goethe University
Goethe University Frankfurt (QS #309) sits at the heart of Europe's financial capital, offering English-taught programmes in Finance, International Economics, and Life Sciences with no tuition fees for Nigerian students. The Semesterbeitrag of ~€385/semester is the only cost, making this a remarkably affordable gateway to Germany's banking and finance sector. Combined with the 18-month Job-Seeker Visa and Frankfurt's unrivalled concentration of financial employers, Goethe University offers Nigerian finance and economics graduates an outstanding return on investment.
Official source: Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main ↗Plan Your Germany Student Visa
Check visa requirements, documents and costs for Nigerian 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).