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RWTH Aachen University
Aachen, Germany
"Germany's largest technical university - thinking the future"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#104 (QS)
PSW VISA
18 months
About RWTH Aachen University
RWTH Aachen University was founded in 1870 and is the largest university of technology in Germany. It has nine to ten faculties and around 260 to 290 institutes, with a strong focus on engineering, natural sciences and computer science. Its Aachen campus is complemented by external facilities in Juelich and Essen. It consistently ranks among the top German universities in QS.
Rankings & Recognition
#104
Ranked #104 in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
Public University
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with RWTH Aachen University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Citations per Faculty
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Key Facts
1870
Founded
#104
QS 2027 Rank
Public University
Type
Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Location
approx. 44,400
Total Students
approx. 10,300
International Students
Popular Programs
Mechanical and automotive engineering
Electrical engineering and IT
Computer science and data science
Civil engineering and architecture
Natural sciences
Business and social sciences
Application Details
Intakes
Winter (Oct) and some Summer (Apr)
Application Route
Direct online portal (check programme)
Restricted programmes deadline
15 July (WS 2026/27, approx.)
Tuition
Mostly EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Standardized Test Requirements
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DSH
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DSH-2 |
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TestDaF
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TDN 4 |
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English-taught programmes
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
National visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
18 months
Green Card Pathway
EU Blue Card
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
DAAD / university awards
Career Outcomes
N/A
Graduate Employment
18 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
N/A
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — approx. 6,300 academic staff
Student-Staff Ratio — approx. 14:1
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Notable Alumni
Peter Debye
B. J. Habibie
Franz Josef Och
Campus & Location
Main campus areas spread across the northwest of Aachen (about 250 hectares), with additional external sites in Juelich and Essen.
Campus Details
Aachen
city centre
Melaten
Juelich
Essen
Campus Forecast
Aachen
North Rhine-Westphalia
Main campus
Student residences
Mild temperate climate
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Studierendenwerk Aachen student halls
Dorm rooms across Aachen
Rent per month N/A
Dining
Mensa Academica
Mensa Vita
Mensa Ahornstrasse
Campus cafeterias
Prices N/A
Health & Wellness
Health insurance is compulsory for students
Activities & Clubs
RWTH Hochschulsport programme
Technical student societies and clubs
Campus events
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
approx. 10,300
Main Intl. Regions
N/A
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition Bachelor (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Tuition Master (approx.)
EUR 0 for most programmes
Blocked Account (visa)
EUR 11,904 / year
Health Insurance
Compulsory (approx. EUR 120 / month)
Intakes & Deadlines
Winter and summer intake depending on programme. For winter semester 2026/27, approx. deadlines are 15 July for restricted bachelor and master programmes, 20 October for unrestricted bachelor and 1 March for unrestricted master programmes.
Scholarships at RWTH Aachen University
2 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Recognised school-leaving certificate + German C1 or Studienkolleg
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor degree + programme language proof
English Proficiency
DSH
TestDaF
English-taught programmes
Check programme pageRequired Documents
Passport copy
Application form (uni-assist or university portal)
School-leaving certificate (HZB) or degree
Academic transcripts
APS certificate (applicants from India, China, Vietnam)
Language proof (German or English)
CV and motivation letter
Blocked account proof (EUR 11,904 per year)
Health insurance proof
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the RWTH international pages.
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Prepare documents
Get certified copies, the APS certificate (for India), a language certificate and a CV with motivation letter.
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Apply online
Apply on the RWTH online application portal and upload your documents.
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Admission decision
The university checks your file and sends the admission letter (Zulassung).
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Money & insurance
Open a blocked account (EUR 11,904 per year) and take German health insurance.
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Visa & enrol
Apply for a German national student visa (type D), then enrol and register your address after arrival.
Campus & Location
Main campus areas spread across the northwest of Aachen (about 250 hectares), with additional external sites in Juelich and Essen.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Computer Science (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Electrical Engineering (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Architecture (B.Sc.)
Master's
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Master's
Computer Engineering (M.Sc.)
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Master's
Automotive Engineering (M.Sc.)
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Master's
Data Science (M.Sc.)
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Master's
Software Systems Engineering (M.Sc.)
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