RWTH Aachen is Germany's largest technical university, enrolling over 47,000 students. It ranks among Europe's top engineering and natural sciences institutions, consistently placing in global top 100 lists. Graduates are sought by major manufacturers like Volkswagen, Siemens, and BASF.
Aachen, Germany
Top 100 (2024)
Top 50 Globally
#1 Technical University in Germany
Top 50 QS Graduate Employability
DFG Excellence Initiative Member
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Oct, Apr
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 95
Electrical Engineering & Information Technology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Business Administration & Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 95
Computational Engineering Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Oct, Apr
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 95
Germany's largest technical university — 47,000+ students across 260+ degree programmes.
Excellence Initiative funding — one of eleven German universities awarded elite status.
150+ industry research partnerships — including Ford, Thyssen Krupp, and Bosch on campus.
Low to no tuition fees — most programmes cost under €350 per semester in admin fees.
Engineering graduates frequently join Siemens, BMW, Airbus, and Bosch within six months of graduating.
Computer Science alumni average starting salaries of €50,000–€65,000 in Germany.
Strong pipeline into automotive and manufacturing R&D — sectors where RWTH ranks #1 nationally.
Around 20% of graduates pursue doctoral research, supported by 138 university-affiliated institutes.
Undergrad
15 Jul 2025
Postgrad
01 Jun 2025
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
01 Dec 2025
RWTH's campus sits in central Aachen, walkable and well-connected. Labs, lecture halls, and student spaces are spread across the city but linked by a frequent public transport network.
Aachen borders Belgium and the Netherlands — three countries, one city. Rent is lower than Munich or Berlin, and a student semester ticket covers all local transport.
University admission letter required
Blocked account: €11,208 per year
Valid national visa (Category D)
Health insurance proof mandatory
Proof of accommodation in Germany
Apply at German embassy 3 months early
