RWTH AACHEN UNIVERSITY
- Country Germany
- Founded In 1870
- University Type Public
- Phone Number 2418090674
- Email [email protected]
- ZIP Code 52062
- Website https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Studium/Vor-dem-Studium/Bewerbung-um-einen-Studienplatz/Master-Bewerbung/~dqml/Bewerbung-Master-Internationale/lidx/1/
- International Students 10455
- Size of Campus 620
- Male Female Ratio 1 : 0.47
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Established in 1870, the RWTH Aachen University is an open research university that has domestic as well as international collaborations. Some of the domestic organizations that the university is associated with, include DFG, TU9, and German Excellence Initiative, while the international affiliations are CEASER, Idea League, TIMES, ALMA, Pegasus, EASN, and Unitech International. The university began its first classes in the year of establishment with around 223 students and thirty-two faculty members. The university is considered among the top technological universities in Germany. In 1909, the female students were admitted into the college for the first time. The medical and philosophical schools started in 1965 and enrolment increased to 10,000 students. Presently, the university consists of 45,628 students and 5,695 staff members.
The campus of the university is spread across 620 acres of land. It is divided into two areas, namely Midtown and Melaten. Recently, a new building has been constructed within the premises. The campus, which is nearby some famous tourist attractions, includes all the facilities required. It comprises about four thousand students and has replaced the building of Audimax which was known to be the largest lecture hall in the university. There are many cafes, restaurants, and medical stores that are located close to the campus. Also, public transport is easily accessible from the university. Aachen is a city of culture and traditions that make this lively city a great place to live in.
The university offers an undergraduate degree program, postgraduate degree program, and doctoral level programs. It includes a number of subjects that are categorized into 9 faculties, namely Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Sciences, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Business and Economics, Faculty of Georesources and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering. Also, over 5,000 international students are enrolled in graduate programs. In addition, the university has a number of institutes that provide practical knowledge, workshops, guest lectures, and industrial visits. Some of the well-known institutes are the Institute for Applied Ecology, Institute for Laser Technology, and the Institute for Production Technology.
Yearly Hostel | Meal Expenses
Location
RWTH Aachen University, RWTH Melaten Nord, Templergraben, Aachen, Germany
Programs
All Courses offered
MASTER OF SCIENCE M.SC DATA ANALYTICS AND DECISION SCIENCE DDS
Full Time Germany
Duration
2 YEARS
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 17043
Exams Accepted
IELTS, TOEFL
MASTER OF SCIENCE M.SC AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING
Full Time Germany
Duration
18 MONTH
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 0
Exams Accepted
IELTS, TOEFL
MASTER OF SCIENCE M.SC CHEMISTRY
Full Time Germany
Duration
2 YEARS
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 0
Exams Accepted
IELTS, TOEFL
MASTER OF SCIENCE M.SC BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Full Time Germany
Duration
2 YEARS
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 0
Exams Accepted
IELTS, TOEFL
MASTER OF SCIENCE M.SC CIVIL ENGINEERING
Full Time Germany
Duration
2 YEARS
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 0
Exams Accepted
IELTS, TOEFL
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Ranking
| Ranking | From | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | University Ranking | 2021 | Times Higher Education |
| 145 | World University Ranking | 2021 | QS |
Accomodation
Details for off-campus
- The residence option includes rooms, flats, studio apartment, and apartments
- The average rent range is €400 - €500 per month
- The rooms are Fully furnished and include facilities like Internet connection, Cable TV, Laundry room, Areas for leisure/barbecues, Lifts in building etc.
- Some of the residences have a minimum rental period of 1 semester and ask for a deposit of approx. €758
Placement
- RWTH Aachen graduates work for companies like Audi, Bosch, ARM, Broadcom, Cisco, Devolvo, Ericsson, Microsoft, and more.
- The Career Center provides various seminars and career training opportunities to help students enter the professional world.
- Many programs like the Femtec Career Building Program, job banks, bulletin boards, and personal advising on portfolios and application processes are available.
- Many in-campus placements are conducted at RWTH Aachen University.
- The salary range of RWTH Aachen University graduates is 55,000 EUR to 1,30,000 EUR as per Emolument. This vastly depends on their field and experience.
Scholarships
- RWTH University provides a large number of scholarships through its funding programs to the students. Some of the scholarships are-
| Scholarship Name | Amount/Benefits (EUR) | Eligibility | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD program STIBET III Matching Funds | 500/month | Must be enrolled in a degree program at RWTH Aachen and have foreign citizenship and have earned their university entrance qualification abroad (Bildungsausländer) | 5 months |
| Henry Ford Scholarships | 300/Month | Eligible participants are female students at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, CES, Business Administration & Engineering with a focus on Mechanical Engineering) | At least 1 year |
| IDEA League Scholarships | Tuition scholarships worth 7,600 Comprehensive scholarships worth 12,000 EUR |
Joint Master in Applied Geophysics course of study | Distributed over a period of 2 years |
- There are also options of work-study and internships. Taking up full-time work for 120 days or half-day (4 hours/day) for 240 days will depend on the regulations.
- Allowances, which are short-term grants for those facing financial hardships are offered as well.
