The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Also known as the Fachhochschule Frankfurt am Main or Frankfurt Technical College) is a large public university in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
It has over 38 study areas, in the arts, oeconomics, sciences, engineering and law. It has a highly international student body, with over 9,000 students from more than 100 countries. The faculty is 650-strong. There are four faculties:
- Architecture and construction
- Informatics and engineering
- Business and law
- Social work and health
Most courses are taught in German. It teaches English-language Master of Science degrees in High Integrity Systems and Urban development.
One of its best-known alumni is Gerhard Schulmeyer.
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