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Foundation Year
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Our Foundation Year at a glance
Would you like to study at Frankfurt School but do not yet meet the requirements for direct entry into our bachelor programme? Or perhaps you want to get a solid foundation before moving on to the next level of education? The two-semester Foundation Year taught entirely in English will prepare you academically for the rigour of undergraduate studies at Frankfurt School.
During the programme, you will build your foundational knowledge as well as decide what subjects you would like to specialise in to be fully prepared for the Bachelor of Science programme of your choice. You will also have exclusive access to:
- Modern and well-equipped facilities
- Excellent student learning & career support
- Over 40 extracurricular activities
- Highly intercultural and dynamic environment
- Up-to-date teaching methods
- Small learning groups & experienced lecturers
After successful completion of the foundation year course, you will be granted admission to one of the Bachelor programmes: Bachelor in Business Administration (BSc), Bachelor in Management, Philosophy & Economics (BSc), Bachelor in Computational Business Analytics (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts.
Facts & Figures
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Qualification |
Examination which gives you the necessary qualification to study a Bachelor of Science Programme at Frankfurt School |
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Study location |
Frankfurt am Main, on campus |
| Duration | 2 semesters - starts in September 2024 |
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Language |
English |
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Fee |
12,000 EUR |
| Certificate |
Foundation Year Diploma |
Ideal candidate
This programme is right for you if at least one of the following statements applies to you:
- You have participated in the Frankfurt School Admissions process for the Bachelor of Science but unfortunately did not pass it
- You had problems in school with Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics
- Your school did not offer Economics- or Data Science-specific subjects
- You wish to close the educational gap between your school education and the German Abitur
- You are moving to Germany for the first time, and you would like to take a year to get accustomed to the language and culture
- You are unsure which Bachelor of Science programme suits you best, and you would like to prepare thematically.
Curriculum
Undergraduate studies in bachelor programmes at Frankfurt School are rigorous and academically demanding. To perform well, it is crucial to possess excellent mathematical and language skills. During the Foundation Year, we prepare you perfectly for what will come next by providing a finely curated curriculum:
All information is intended to provide a general overview of the study programme. Frankfurt School of Finance & Management reserves the right to modify the curriculum.
Specialisations
Students can select one of the following topics as specialisation:
- Business & Management
- Data Science
Application process
1) Online Application
Please apply via our online application portal for one of our Bachelor of Sciene programmes. Our admissions team will assess your suitability for our preparatory course and Bachelor programmes.
In case you would like to attend the Foundation Year, please apply here.
Required Documents
Language Skills
German: no specific requirements.
English: As we have incorporated an English language test into our 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 Assessment Centre, we will contact you to discuss further options.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the study start in September 2024, is 30 June 2024.
2) Assessment Centre
At Frankfurt School there is no Numerus Clausus (NC). Successful applicants will be invited to an Online Assessment Centre (AC).
3) Results
You will receive a feedback regarding your application within a week. Aside frome school grades and performances at the Online Assessment center, we also take into account other significant experiences, commitments or awards such as internships, international experiences and volunteer projects.
4) Programme Start
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.
The foundation programme was profusely enriching with the sublime prospect to learn, unlearn and relearn academics, network with potential colleagues, seniors, industry professionals and professors in precedent, while being able to actively contribute to the FS Community Initiatives and acquire a competitive advantage to design an impactful career.
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The Foundation Year at Frankfurt School allowed me to network and meet people from different cultures and backgrounds starting from day 1. The professors and material taught gave us a head start into the bachelors programme due to the personal connections.
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With the world’s rapid changes, the Foundation Year gave me a solid basis to study in Germany, helping me recognise deviances ahead. Being an International student, I gained a perceptible advantage to undertake the rising challenges of my Bachelor studies.
Class Profile - Intake 2023
Overview
| Number of students | 46 |
| Nationalities | 25 |
| Average age | 18 |
Gender
Country of residence before studying
Nationality
Overall costs
| Tuition Fee* | EUR 12,000.00 |
| Enrolment Fee | EUR 250 |
| Public transportation ticket | EUR 500 (estimated costs) |
| Student Council | EUR 20 |
| Total | EUR 12,770 |
*Books for this course are provided without additional costs
Additionally, students should plan EUR 1.000 - 1.500 per month for living expenses (including housing).
Students have the option to arrange monthly instalments. A surcharge of 5% of the tuition fees to be paid is levied as an administrative expense.
Scholarships
Unfortunately, there are no scholarships available for our Foundation Year.
Once you are doing the foundation course, we can take you into consideration for the Frankfurt School Bachelor of Science scholarship programme. We will take a look at your school grades, mid-term and final results (foundation programme), extracurricular achievements and assessment results from your application. If you are chosen for the scholarship, we will then award you the scholarship early so that you know in advance if you receive a scholarship for the BSc.
Frankfurt
Living in Frankfurt
Frankfurt is not only the business hub of Europe but also the most international city in Germany. It accommodates 180 different nationalities and through its international airport and home to international companies it is a great place for you to live in. Located closely to the city center our campus is easy for you to reach.
Housing
By the end of 2023, we are planning to build around 1,100 new student apartments and furnished serviced apartments on our Adickesallee campus. Over 80 percent of the apartments are earmarked for rental to students.
While building work continues on our on-campus student apartments, we do have a selection of fully furnished apartments at Yugo and Alvarium student hostel in the centre of Frankfurt’s Bockenheim district.
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Aagam Ghelani
Intake 2022
Diana Kovtun
Intake 2022
Contact
Recruitment & Admissions
Irene Spitzbart
Student Recruitment Manager