RWTH Aachen University
1870
Founded
approx. 47,000
Students
approx. 25%
International students
Public
Type
About RWTH Aachen University
RWTH Aachen is one of Europe's largest technical universities, located in Aachen near the Belgian and Dutch borders. Engineering students make up a large share of its enrolment.
It is a public university without general tuition fees; students pay a semester contribution that includes a public-transport ticket. Many master's programmes are taught in English.
Highlights
- TU9 member with a large engineering focus
- No general tuition fees at public level
- Strong industry research partnerships
- Semester ticket for regional public transport
Tuition (indicative, per year)
No tuition; semester contribution approx. EUR 300 – 350 per semester
Intakes
October, April
English requirements (from)
IELTS 6.5 · TOEFL 90
Campus and student life
Aachen is a compact student city with a historic cathedral, thermal springs and easy trips to Maastricht, Liège and Cologne.
Courses at RWTH Aachen University
A selection only. RWTH Aachen University offers many more programmes; ask a counsellor or see the university's website.
Studying in Germany?
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