RWTH Aachen University (German: RWTH Aachen or Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen, lit. Rhenish-Westphalian Technical University Aachen) is a public research university located in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is one of the oldest and leading technical universities in Germany (TU9) and, with about 45,000 students, is simultaneously the second-largest. It was founded in 1870 as Königliche Rheinisch-Westfälische Polytechnische Schule zu Aachen in Prussia. Renowned for its academic excellence, RWTH Aachen is funded under the national Excellence Strategy and is recognized as an elite research university. The university comprises ten faculties and some 290 institutes. [...] RWTH Aachen University | RWTH Aachen | | Motto | Zukunft denken | | Motto in English | Thinking the Future | | Type | Public | | Established | 10 October 1870; 155 years ago (1870-10-10) | | Budget | EUR 1.
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Key Highlights for Indian Students
Indian Student Advantage
Dedicated international student office providing orientation, visa support, and cultural integration programs.
Active Indian student community fostering connections and support among peers.
Strong alumni network in India with over 2500 alumni in technical and business sectors.
Extensive industry connections offering strong internship programs, particularly in engineering and IT sectors.
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Why Consider
Dedicated office for orientation, visa support, and cultural integration.
Engage with a vibrant Indian student association on campus.
Strong industry connections provide valuable internships in engineering and IT.
Various scholarships including university-specific and Commonwealth options.
Robust connections with over 2500 alumni in India across various sectors.
Things to Consider
RWTH Aachen University offers intakes in September and January, with the next intake scheduled for September 2026. Prospective students should plan their applications accordingly.
To be eligible for Master's programs, applicants should have a minimum GPA of 75% or equivalent in their undergraduate studies, along with a relevant Bachelor's degree that demonstrates a strong technical foundation a...
Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through accepted tests. Minimum scores are 63 for PTE, 6.5 overall for IELTS, 88 iBT for TOEFL, and 110 for Duolingo.
Students should budget for living costs, which are estimated to be approximately ₹85,000 per month, in addition to housing costs of ₹180,000.