About the university

RWTH Aachen University (Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen) is a public technical university in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in 1870, it is one of the largest technical universities in Germany and a member of TU9. RWTH has nine faculties: Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences; Architecture; Civil Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Georesources and Materials Engineering; Electrical Engineering and Information Technology; Arts and Humanities; Business and Economics; and Medicine. It offers about 173 degree programs and has around 290 institutes. The university ranks among the world leaders in engineering (e.g. QS, THE) and receives the most third-party research funding in engineering in Germany. Main language of instruction is German; many master’s programs are in English. No tuition fees; only a semester contribution (e.g. about 304 EUR for winter 2024/25) including local transport.

Key information

• Location: Aachen, DE
• Ranking #6
• QS #105
• THE #92
• National ranking #7
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Mathematics Computer Science and Natural Sciences
• Architecture
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Georesources and Materials Engineering
• Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
• Arts and Humanities
• Business and Economics
• Medicine

Programs (16)

• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Environmental Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cyber Security
• Biomedical Engineering
• Transport Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Architecture
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Engineering

Student body

• Total students: 47,000
• Undergraduate: 27,000
• Graduate: 15,000
• International students: 34%

Campus life

RWTH has several sites in Aachen (e.g. Templergraben 55, Campus Melaten, Campus Mitte) and a presence in Jülich. The semester fee (e.g. €304.47 winter 2024/25) includes a mobility contribution (Germany ticket + South Limburg), social contribution (student services, catering), and student body contribution. Studierendenwerk Aachen runs about 24 halls (~5,000 beds); rents from about €202 to €302/month for shared rooms, €247 for single apartments at SAW. International Office and Division 2.1 International Admissions (Super C, Templergraben 57) handle applications and support. Over 15,000 international students from 137 countries (WS 2024/25).

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €220 - €450 / per month

Housing options

• Studierendenwerk Aachen residence halls (~24 halls
• ~5
• 000 places in Aachen and Jülich)
• single rooms
• apartments
• shared flats
• family apartments; SAW (Studenten am Weißenberg); KaWo 3 (Kastanienweg); private flats and shared apartments in Aachen. Apply via Studierendenwerk Aachen portal; waiting time often around 6 months.

Student clubs and organizations

• Student body (AStA)
• counseling
• cultural events
• sports and recreation; student organizations funded by semester contribution; International Student Center

Sports

• University sports and recreational offerings; details via university and AStA sports programs

Career & internships

Employment rate: 94%

Partner companies

• Ford-Werke GmbH
• ASAP Group
• Generali Deutschland Informatik Services GmbH
• Grünenthal
• Lanxess
• aixigo; учасники Digital Career Days та Bonding Career Fair; партнери Career Club Lounge

Internships: RWTH offers an RWTH Matching Platform (students matched with companies by degree and compatibility), a job board for graduates, Pitchbox (video platform for entry-level positions), and a Career Club Lounge with long-term partner companies. Digital Career Days are held each semester; Bonding Career Fair is an annual in-person event. Companies such as Ford-Werke, ASAP Group, Generali Deutschland Informatik, Grünenthal, Lanxess, and aixigo offer job shadowing and internships. PROMOS supports internships and thesis research abroad. Career Center: Anja Robert, +49 241 80-99122, [email protected].

Admission requirements

Required documents

• Application via RWTH online portal; school/university certificates and transcripts; proof of language (German or English as required by program); for international applicants: recognition of foreign qualifications (e.g. through uni-assist or RWTH); proof of financial means for visa where applicable; passport. Division 2.1 International Admissions 1 handles international applications. Specific requirements per program on the university website.

Minimum GPA: 3

Tuition costs

• €0 - €650 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 30.00%
• Scholarships available: RWTH offers a Degree Completion Scholarship for international students in their final phase (€500/month for 1–5 months, STIBET I/DAAD); a Scholarship for Particularly Involved International Students (€300/month for 6 months); PROMOS for study abroad, internships and thesis research; and information on BAföG and other German funding. Application deadlines and conditions (income limit, no other scholarship, etc.) apply. Contact: International Office, Melissa Can Carmona +49 241 80-90667. Details on the university’s scholarship and funding pages.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1870
• Teaching languages: German, English, german, english
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://www.rwth-aachen.de
• mailto:[email protected]
• +49 241 80 90674