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RWTH Aachen University

Q: Does RWTH Aachen require German?

The language of instruction in all Bachelor's and Master's courses of study at RWTH is German, with only a few exceptions. You must prove you have the required language skills for your chosen course of study – usually with a recognized language certificate.

Q: Is RWTH Aachen prestigious?

RWTH Aachen University is the largest university of technology in Germany and one of the most renowned in Europe. With its 260 institutes in nine faculties, RWTH Aachen is among the leading European scientific and research institutions.

Q: Is RWTH Aachen University free?

There are no tuition fees at RWTH Aachen University - this applies for international students as well! All students are, however, subject to a student body and social contribution fee.

Q: What is RWTH Aachen known for?

Although faculties of philosophy and medicine were introduced in the 1960s, it is still most famous for natural sciences and engineering – and, since 2014, has joined forces with the city to give a prestigious annual Engineering Award to a prominent figure in the field.

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Public | Estd. 1870

26%

International Student Rate

10%

Acceptance Rate

Winter and Summer

Intakes

67:33

Male: Female Ratio

55.5 : 1

Student: Teacher Ratio

About the University

History, Affiliations and Rankings

RWTH Aachen University (Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen University) is one of the most prestigious universities in Germany located in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It was established in 1858 by Prince Fredrick William of Prussia. The University started its journey as the Prussian Institute of Technology. It has been accredited by the accreditation agency Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. RWTH Aachen University is also affiliated with the German Research Foundation, German Excellence initiative, and German Institute of Technology. Internationally, the university is affiliated with the European Society of Engineering Education, TIME, UNITECH international, PEGASUS, and the European Universities Association. QS Global Rankings has given RWTH Aachen University a world rank of #165. Times Higher Education World Rankings has given it a world ranking of #108. As per US News and World Report, the university world ranked at #192.

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