Upcoming
International graduates; specific programmes vary by country and field. Many development-related Master’s courses.
Full funding opens 2027-08-01
50.7776° N · 6.0779° E
RWTH Aachen University
🇩🇪 Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Technical University Public Founded 1870 Data coverage: Comprehensive Recently checked
Overview
One of Europe's largest technical universities, renowned for mechanical engineering, and closely tied to Germany's industrial heartland.
- Country
- Germany
- City
- Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia
- Institution type
- Technical University
- Control
- Public
- Founded
- 1870
- Students
- 47,000
Fields of study & research
Nuclear and High Energy PhysicsMechanical EngineeringComputational MechanicsFluid Flow and Transfer ProcessesOrganic ChemistryIndustrial and Manufacturing EngineeringMaterials ChemistryElectrical and Electronic EngineeringComputational Theory and MathematicsEarth-Surface ProcessesArtificial IntelligenceMechanics of MaterialsInorganic Chemistry
Study and research areas derived from this institution’s published research (OpenAlex, open data). For the full list of degree programs and courses, see the official site. View programs ↗
Programs (2)
| Program | Level | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. InformatikComputer Science | Bachelor's | German | EUR 600 / year |
| M.Sc. Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering | Master's | English | EUR 600 / year |
Tuition
EUR 600 / year
International students · No tuition; only the semester contribution (~€300/semester) which includes a regional transport ticket.
Country context: Most public universities charge no tuition for most programs — only a semester contribution (typically €100–€400). Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU fees (~€1,500/semester); some master's programs have fees.
Admissions & requirements
- English
- IELTS 5.5–6.5 depending on program (English-taught)
- Documents
- uni-assist for most non-EU applicants; APS for some countries
Country context: Recognized entrance qualification (check anabin), English or German test depending on program (IELTS/TOEFL or TestDaF/DSH), sometimes GRE for technical master's.
Official admissions page ↗Deadlines & intakes
Winter 2027
- Non-EU application deadline 2027-03-01 ⏳ 120d
Country context: Winter semester (Oct) is the main intake — deadlines commonly ~15 July. Summer semester (Apr) — deadlines commonly ~15 January. Many international programs use uni-assist.
Scholarships
Government scholarships for study in Germany
Other scholarships for Germany
Upcoming
Merit-based; apply at your German university. Independent of nationality or personal income.
Partial funding opens 2027-05-01
Potential matches based on study destination — always confirm eligibility on the official page.