Freie Theologische Hochschule Giessen

country rank	321
world rank	8784

University Overview

Founded in 1974, Freie Theologische Hochschule Giessen (Giessen School of Theology) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Giessen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Hesse. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Hessisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Hessen Ministry of Higher Education, Research and the Arts), Freie Theologische Hochschule Giessen (FTH) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: under-250 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Evangelical religion. Freie Theologische Hochschule Giessen (FTH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 45 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this German higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Freie Theologische Hochschule Giessen
Name	Giessen School of Theology
Acronym	FTH
Founded	1974
Motto	Bibeltreu - wissenschaftlich - praxisnah
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University Location

Address	Rathenaustrasse 5-7 Giessen (population range: 50,000-249,999) 35394 Hesse Germany
T	+49 (641) 979 700
F	+49 (641) 9797039

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Freie Theologische Hochschule Giessen for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)	Not reported
International students Int'l student	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)	Not reported

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Freie Theologische Hochschule Giessen's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	80-90%
Admission Office	Rathenaustrasse 5-7 Giessen 35394 +49 (641) 979700

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Freie Theologische Hochschule Giessen's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	under-250
Academic Staff	under-50
Control Type	Private
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	Christian-Evangelical

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Not reported
Sport Facilities	Not reported

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Not reported

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Freie Theologische Hochschule Giessen for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Hessisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst

Year of first Accreditation

2008

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Freie Theologische Hochschule Giessen as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

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Academic Structure

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Online Courses

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Open Education Consortium

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Site last updated: Thursday, 7 March 2019

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Please visit the official website of Freie Theologische Hochschule Giessen to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking^™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.