Aachen
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Germany
Overview
RWTH Aachen University, founded in 1870, is one of Europe’s most prestigious technical universities and the largest university of technology in Germany. Located in the city of Aachen, it has over 47,000 students, including more than 13,000 international students from 138 countries. RWTH combines cutting-edge research with close industry collaboration, especially with global engineering, automotive, and IT companies. Its campus is home to Europe’s largest technology-oriented research park, making it a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Accreditation
State-recognized public research university
Programs accredited by ASIIN (Accreditation Agency for Degree Programs in Engineering, Informatics, Natural Sciences and Mathematics)
Member of the TU9 Alliance of leading German technical universities
Participant in the German Excellence Strategy (recognized for outstanding research and teaching)
Member of Erasmus+ and international mobility networks
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2024: #106 globally, #5 in Germany
Times Higher Education (THE) 2024: #90 globally, #5 in Germany
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2023: #201–300 globally
Subject Rankings:
#1 in Germany for Mechanical & Materials Engineering (QS)
#2 in Germany for Engineering & Computer Science (THE)
#1 in Chemical Engineering in Germany (ARWU)
Requirements
Bachelor’s Programs
German Abitur or equivalent international qualification
International students may need to complete a Studienkolleg (preparatory course) and pass the Feststellungsprüfung exam
Proof of German language proficiency (TestDaF 4x4, DSH-2, or Goethe-Zertifikat C1) for most undergraduate programs
Master’s Programs
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (engineering, computer science, natural sciences, etc.)
Some programs require a minimum GPA or related work experience
Proof of English proficiency for English-taught programs:
IELTS: 6.5+
TOEFL iBT: 90+
Cambridge C1 Advanced or higher
Programs
Bachelor’s Programs
Mechanical Engineering (Maschinenbau)
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Computer Science (Informatik)
Industrial Engineering
Civil Engineering
Physics
Business Administration and Engineering
Master’s Programs
M.Sc. Automotive Engineering
M.Sc. Computer Aided Conception and Production in Mechanical Engineering (CAME)
M.Sc. Communications Engineering
M.Sc. Data Science
M.Sc. Electrical Power Engineering
M.Sc. Management and Engineering in Production Systems (MME-PS)
M.Sc. Management and Engineering in Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering (MME-CAME)
M.Sc. Robotic Systems Engineering
M.Sc. Software Systems Engineering
M.Sc. Textile Engineering
M.Sc. Applied Geophysics (joint program with Delft University & ETH Zurich)
RWTH also offers MBA programs in cooperation with international partners, blending business with engineering and technology management.
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