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Study Mode
On campus

Duration
2 semesters

Tuition Fee
12,000 EUR

Language
EN

Study Start
September

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.

Ideal candidate

Foundation Year is right for you if:
  • Your admissions process for our Bachelor of Science programme was unsuccessful
  • You struggled in the past 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

Curriculum

Undergraduate studies in bachelor programmes at Frankfurt School are rigorous and academically demanding. During Foundation Year, we prepare you for what will come next by providing a finely curated curriculum tailored to your interests and goals, offering two distinct tracks that lead to different bachelor programmes at our university. 

Business & Management Track

The Business & Management track is designed for students who are interested in developing strong foundational skills in leadership, organizational structure, human behavior, and economics. These skills are instrumental in preparing students for our Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Management, Philosophy and Economics programmes. 

Foundation Year Business & Management Curriculum

Data Science Track

The Data Science track is designed to provide students with fundamental skills in data analysis, statistical modelling, programming and problem solving. These skills are important for students pursuing our Bachelor in Computational Business Analytics.

Foundation Year Data Science Curriculum

After successfully completing the programme, you will receive a Foundation Year diploma and admission to one of the Bachelor's degree programmes: Bachelor in Business Administration, Bachelor in Management, Philosophy & Economics, or Bachelor in Computational Business Analytics.

Application process

1) Online Application

Apply via our online application portal for one of our Bachelor of Science programmes. Our admissions team will assess if you are a suitable fit for our Foundation Year and Bachelor programmes.

If you would like to apply directly for the Foundation Year, you can do it here.

The application deadline for the academic year 2024/25 is the 30th of June 2024.

2) Assessment Centre

Aside from your school grades and performance during the Online Assessment Centre, we also take into account other significant experiences, commitments, or awards (e.g., internships, international experiences, and volunteer projects).

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

Find out more

3) Results

You will receive our feedback regarding your application via email within a week.

4) Programme Start

The programme begins in September of every year. The introduction week takes place one week ahead. During this week, you will meet your fellow students and start experiencing the Frankfurt School culture.

Class Profile - Intake 2023

Overview

Number of students 46
Nationalities 25
Average age 18

Gender

Male 63%
Female 37%

Country of residence before studying

Germany 43%
Outside Germany 57%

Nationality

Asia 41%
Europe 33%
North America 11%
South America 9%
Africa 7%

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 students.

Based on your performance, you may be eligible for the Frankfurt School Bachelor of Science scholarship programme. We will examine your school grades, midterm results in the Foundation Year, extracurricular achievements, and assessment results from your application. If you are chosen for the BSc scholarship, you will be informed in advance.

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. Located close to the city center, our campus is easy for you to reach.

By the end of 2024, 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 student rental. While building work continues on our on-campus student apartments, we have a selection of fully furnished apartments at Yugo and Alvarium student hostel in the center of Frankfurt’s Bockenheim district.

Contact

Rohat Kara
Admissions & Recruitment Officer