Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main
Acronym: GUF
General Information
Identification Code: 10709328948-87
Website: https://www.uni-frankfurt.de
Entity Form: Stiftung öffentlichen Rechts
Registration Category: Academic institutions
Registration Date: 6/11/2012
Last Update: 10/30/2023
Mission & Interests
Goals: Goethe University Frankfurt, positioned among the top international research universities, offers a wide variety of academic programmes, a diverse group of research institutes, and a focus on interdisciplinary approaches to solving complex problems. The university is named after Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the Frankfurt-born polymath renowned for his exceptional contributions to literature, science, and philosophy.
Founded in 1914 with private funding and inspired by the legacy of the European Enlightenment, Goethe University stands out as a pioneering “citizens’ university”—and the history of the university is one of openness and public participation.
With a student enrolment of over 43,000, Goethe University is the third largest university in Germany.
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
- Research and innovation
Levels of Interest:
- global
- sub-national
- european
- national
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: Goethe University is mostly active as a participant in the European Union's research and innovation programmes. Therefore the University is interested in all discussions and future developments regarding European policies in this field, for example the university regularly takes part in public consultations on the European Framework Programmes for Research and Innovation.
Communication Activities: Goethe University is represented in Brussels by it's office located in the representation of the State of Hesse in Brussels. The office can be used by it's researchers. Additionally the university regularly participates in and hosts events in Brussels.
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: Theodor-W.-Adorno-Platz 1
Post Code: 60323
City: Frankfurt am Main
Country: GERMANY
Phone:
Indic Phone: 4969
Phone Number: 798 15198
EU Office
Address: Eschersheimer Landstr. 121
Post Code: 60322
City: Frankfurt am Main
Country: GERMANY
Phone:
Indic Phone: 4969
Phone Number: 79815196
Financial Data
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Funding Sources:
- Public funding
Contributions:
Total Budget: 764400000
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Membership Information
Members25 Percent: 1
Members: 1
Members F T E: 0.25
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: Listed is personal working at Goethe University according to the most recent yearly reporting
Current Job Opportunities
EU Policy Research Officer
Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main
juniorBrussels, BelgiumFull-time-time
Posted: 9/23/2025
mid-levelBrussels, Francefull-time
Posted: 8/21/2025