Admission & Assessment Centre

IB Diploma

Many Bachelor students complete an IB Diploma before starting their undergraduate studies at Frankfurt School. Applicants who have completed the IB Diploma can apply directly for any of our Bachelor programmes.

Due to a recent law change, students who previously didn’t meet the formal requirements to study at a university in Hesse are now eligible to complete Frankfurt School’s Extended Online Assessment Centre. Upon successful completion of the Extended Online Assessment Centre, these students are able to begin their undergraduate studies in one of our Bachelor programmes directly.

The formal requirements are available here:

• IB Diploma (PDF): for students who completed the IB Diploma in 2024 or earlier 
• IB Diploma (from 2025 or later) (PDF): for students who will complete the IB Diploma in 2025 or later 

US High School Diploma / A-Levels

Applicants who have completed a US High School Diploma or A-Levels are also able to apply directly for one of our Bachelor programmes. The formal requirements are available below, applicants who do not meet these requirements are also eligible to complete the Extended Online Assessment Centre.

• US High School Diploma (PDF)
• A-Levels (PDF)

If you are attending a high school with a different diploma than the above, please check the DAAD website for the exact requirements. The requirements are subject to change and we endeavour to provide up-to-date information.

If your secondary school leaving certificate does not meet the requirements for direct entry into German university set forth by the Ministry of Education, you have the opportunity to complete our extended online Assessment Centre. Upon successful completion of the extended online Assessment Centre, you will be eligible to pursue your bachelor’s degree at Frankfurt School.

As we have incorporated an English language test into our online Assessment Centre, you are not required to submit an English certificate with your application. If you do not meet the English language requirements at our online Assessment Centre, we will contact you to discuss further options.

You can download our application checklist here:

Once you made sure that you fulfil the requirements for the bachelor programme of your choice and took a look at our application checklist, you can start your online application via our online application form. 

You will need to upload the following supporting documents:

• Recognised secondary school diploma* (Abitur, IB Diploma, High School Diploma, European Baccalaureate, etc.) - If you have not graduated yet, then you can apply by uploading your last two school report cards
• An optional letter of motivation (maximum 500 words)
• CV (resume)
• A copy of your passport or ID card
• Other documents, if applicable (references/letter of recommendation, extracurricular activities, certificates, awards, etc.

*Please note, your application will only be processed by the Admissions Office once you have paid the EUR 100 application fee. 

At Frankfurt School, there is no numerus clausus (NC). Successful applicants will be invited to an Online Assessment Centre (AC). 

Upcoming AC-Dates:

• 19 November
• 28 January

The online Assessment Center consists of four parts:

• Mathematics test
• Cognitive test
• English test
• Structured interview

For the assessment, you will need a non-programmable calculator, regardless of brand or model.

In addition to your test results, your motivation and commitment also play an important role in the admission decision. All Assessment Center sessions take place online. Please note that your application must be submitted at least two weeks before your preferred date.

Please also note that not all applicants are required to complete the extended Assessment Center. For the official state requirements that Frankfurt School adheres to, please refer to the section “University Entrance Qualification” above. However, we always recommend submitting your online application together with all relevant documents. Our Admissions Office will inform you which version of the Assessment Center you need to complete.

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Note for neurodiverse applicants, applicants with disabilities, or chronic health conditions

To ensure we can provide early advice and support (for example, when applying for extra time during the Assessment Center), please contact us or the Officer for Students with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses as early as possible before your scheduled Assessment Center.
Further information can be found on our website under Health and Advisory Services.

You will receive feedback within two weeks after taking part in the Online Assessment Centre as to whether you have been admitted. Aside from school grades and performances at the Online Assessment Centre, we also take into account other significant experiences, commitments or awards such as internships, international experiences and volunteer projects.

The study start is in September every year. The introduction week takes places a week ahead. Within this week you will meet your fellow students.

Are you planning to work or spend a few months abroad instead of starting your studies right after you graduate from high school in 2025? Then apply this year anyway and secure your place at university. Your acceptance will remain valid for 2026.

Your advantages

• You already have a secure place at university and a plan for the time after your gap year.
• You can concentrate on new impressions during your gap year

Please note: Applicants for 2025 have priority for our assessment centre dates. The earlier you apply, the better your chances of being considered for our selection process. You can indicate in your application that you would like to do a gap year. The application deadline is 30.6.2025.

Your academic excellence is important to us. However, we also take into consideration other factors when awarding scholarships. You should identify with Frankfurt School and, once enrolled, be ready to engage in our student initiatives actively and contribute to the FS Spirit. We would also like to see that you are a team player and have proof of your motivation and engagement, especially related to the specific scholarship you are applying for. In summary, we not only emphasise grades but also consider achievements and personality.

You can apply directly for the scholarship of your choice through our application form whilst filling out your application for one of our programmes. There is no application fee. You will be required to write a motivation letter specifically for the scholarship you are applying for. We strongly recommend that you emphasise why you believe you are eligible for your chosen scholarship in your motivation letter and allow us to get to know you better. Please make sure your scholarship motivation letter is written in English and is approximately 500 words (+/-20%).

We recommend that you apply as early as possible, but no later than 30 June. Applications received after this date will be considered if further places are available. The prerequisite for an application is the submission of your application documents and successful completion of the Assessment Center. There are several dates for the Assessment Center.

You do not need to have your final high school/IB Diploma for your application. Your last two school reports or predicted grades are sufficient.

If you are interested in studying with a cooperation partner (Finance or Digital Business), you must apply for practical work in a company at the same time. Cooperation positions in companies are usually allocated one year in advance. We therefore recommend that you apply early and will be happy to support you in this. Please be aware that this programme can only be offered in German language.

Of course, your previous achievements at school are important. But other points are also taken into account when selecting scholarship holders: You should identify with the Frankfurt School and want to get involved in FS initiatives in the future. You should also be motivated and a team player and be able to demonstrate extracurricular involvement or fulfil the criteria of the Diversity Scholarship. The decisive factors for us are your achievements and your personality, not your financial background!

You can find more information about our scholarships here.

You can apply for a scholarship directly in our application portal. We recommend that you write your motivation letter carefully - this is so that we can get to know you better. You also have the opportunity to explain why you stand out from other applicants and to show us what makes you special! The motivation letter should be written in English and contain around 500 words (+/- 20).

Are you planning to work or spend a few months abroad after you graduate from high school in 2025? Then apply this year anyway and secure your place at university. Your acceptance will remain valid for 2026.

Your advantages

•     You already have a secure place at university and a plan for the time after your gap year.
•     You can concentrate on new impressions during your gap year

Please note: Applicants for 2025 have priority for our assessment centre dates. The earlier you apply, the better your chances of being considered for our selection process. You can indicate in your application that you would like to take a gap year. The application deadline is 30.06.2025.

Note for neurodiverse applicants, applicants with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses: So that we can advise and support you at an early stage (e.g. when applying for additional time during the Assessment Centren), please contact us or the representative for disabled and chronically ill students as early as possible before the Assessment Centre. For more information, please visit our Health and Counselling Services website.

If you do not meet the requirements for a university entrance qualification, you have the opportunity to apply for our Foundation Year. Successful completion of this preparatory programme gives you access to the Bachelor's programme at the Frankfurt School.