The Goethe University of Frankfurt , commonly known as Frankfurt University, was originally established in 1914 and at the time was a Citizens’ University. This was a much different time period, and the university was established prior to the first World War and Prussia was still in official existence. The status as a Citizens’ University indicates that it was founded by a rich individual of Frankfurt though it was a state university. The school has a large international student population and touring the campus is a favorite aspect of many parent’s visitation. The hotels located in Frankfurt are excellent resources for school information and points of interest for visitors.

The University exits in four campuses across the city and includes a number of impressive features and cultural elements. Some of the famous and also respected and attractive facilities associated with the school include the Botanic Garden, which is housed at the Bio Campus and the sports complex at the Ginnheimer. The University has experienced a great deal of change and transitions, as has Germany during the near century of existence. It has at times experienced a liberal left wing reputation steeped in Marxist and Jewish philosophy. During the Nazi occupation of Germany, this school saw more of its students dismissed for political or racial reasons than any other school in the country.

The school was named after one of the greatest poets of all time and probably the most famous and respected of all German poets. Johann Woflgang von Goethe was born in August of 1749 and is remembered for his works in various writing genres. His most famous and enduring work is the epic poem Faust, which endures in mythological archetypal importance today. The two part drama, which actually has been staged though works much better as a poetic reading and is generally classified as a closet drama. These works were never intended to be produced on the stage but read and discussed in small groups.