RWTH Aachen University

Aachen, Germany

Founded in 1870, RWTH Aachen is situated at the heart of Europe, close to the Dutch and Belgian borders, giving it a unique mix of cultures and languages. Study Abroad Aid Today it is one of Europe's leading universities for science, engineering, and technology, known globally for cutting-edge research and strong industry collaboration. Times Higher Education With 44,382 students, a budget of €1.26 billion, and affiliations including Germany's Excellence Initiative and TU9, EduRank RWTH partners with industry giants like Siemens, BMW, Bosch, and Airbus. With no tuition fees and a vibrant international campus, it's a top destination for engineers and scientists worldwide.

Key facts

• Country: Germany
• City: Aachen
• Founded: 1870
• Students: 44,382
• Global ranking: #105
• Acceptance rate: 20%
• Tuition: €0–€700 per year
• Average living cost: €870/month
• Application deadline: 2025-10-01
• Languages of instruction: German, English

Programs

• Sociology with a Specialisation on Technology Studies (B.A.) (Bachelor, Sociology / Technology Studies) — €300/yr , 3 years
• Digital Media Communication (M.A.) (Master, Media Studies / Communication) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Sustainable Biotechnology (M.Sc.) (Master, Biotechnology / Sustainability) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Computer Science (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Computer Science) — €300/yr , 3 years
• Philosophy, Literary Studies and Linguistics (B.A.) (Bachelor, Humanities / Philosophy) — €300/yr , 3 years
• Applied Health Informatics & Digital Medicine (M.Sc.) (Master, Health Informatics / Digital Health) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Historical Studies – History as Culture of Knowledge (M.A.) (Master, History / Humanities) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (M.Sc.) (Master, Electrical Engineering / IT) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Governance of Technology and Innovation (M.A.) (Master, Technology Policy / Innovation) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Product Development (M.Sc.) (Master, Mechanical Engineering / Design) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering) — €300/yr , 3 years
• Management and Engineering in Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering (M.Sc.) (Master, Engineering Management / CAD) — €300/yr , 2 years
• General Mechanical Engineering (M.Sc.) (Master, Mechanical Engineering) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Business Administration and Engineering: Civil Engineering (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Industrial Engineering / Civil Engineering) — €300/yr , 3 years
• Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy (M.A.) (Master, Clinical Psychology / Psychotherapy) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Business Administration and Engineering: Materials and Process Engineering (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Industrial Engineering / Materials) — €300/yr , 3 years
• Transforming City Regions (M.Sc.) (Master, Urban Planning / City Development) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Automotive Engineering and Transport (M.Sc.) (Master, Automotive Engineering / Transport) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Textile Engineering (M.Sc.) (Master, Textile Engineering / Materials) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Applied Geography (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Geography / Environmental Sciences) — €300/yr , 3 years
• Robotic Systems Engineering (M.Sc.) (Master, Robotics / Engineering) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Biology (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Natural Sciences / Biology) — €300/yr , 3 years
• Automation Engineering (M.Sc.) (Master, Automation / Control Systems) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Business Administration and Engineering: Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) — €300/yr , 3 years
• Sustainable Resources and Energy Supply (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Energy / Sustainability) — €300/yr , 3 years
• Sustainable Chemistry (M.Sc.) (Master, Chemistry / Sustainability) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Applied Geosciences (M.Sc.) (Master, Geosciences / Earth Sciences) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Architecture (M.Sc.) (Master, Architecture / Urban Design) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Materials Engineering (International Profile) (M.Sc.) (Master, Materials Science / Engineering) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Resilient Civil Engineering (M.Sc.) (Master, Civil Engineering / Resilience) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Theology and Global Development (M.A.) (Master, Theology / Development Studies) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Smart Production Engineering (M.Sc.) (Master, Smart Manufacturing / Industry 4.0) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Management and Engineering in Production Systems (M.Sc.) (Master, Production Engineering / Management) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Management Science and Mathematics (M.Sc.) (Master, Mathematics / Operations Research) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Georesources Management (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Geosciences / Resource Management) — €300/yr , 3 years
• Chemistry (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Natural Sciences / Chemistry) — €300/yr , 3 years
• Full-Time MBA Digitalization & Industrial Change (M.Sc.) (Master, Business / MBA) — €21,600/yr , 1.5 years
• Molecular and Applied Biotechnology (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Biotechnology / Life Sciences) — €300/yr , 3 years
• Energy Engineering (M.Sc.) (Master, Energy Engineering) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Sustainable Resources and Energy Supply (M.Sc.) (Master, Energy / Sustainability) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Software Systems Engineering (M.Sc.) (Master, Software Engineering / CS) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Architecture (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Architecture / Design) — €300/yr , 3 years
• Materials Science (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Materials Science / Engineering) — €300/yr , 3 years
• Economics (M.Sc.) (Master, Economics) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Business Administration and Engineering: Mechanical Engineering (M.Sc.) (Master, Industrial Engineering / Mechanical) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Computational Engineering Science (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Computational Science / Engineering) — €300/yr , 3 years
• Data Science (M.Sc.) (Master, Data Science / Computer Science) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Business Administration (M.Sc.) (Master, Business / Management) — €300/yr , 2 years
• Chemistry Plus (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Chemistry / Extended Sciences) — €300/yr , 3 years
• Physics Plus (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Physics / Extended Sciences) — €300/yr , 3 years