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RWTH Aachen University

Aachen · NWPublicFounded 1870

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49

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88%

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Editorial assessment

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Tier
Elite
Selectivity
Medium-High
Strong subjects
Mechanical Eng, Electrical Eng, CS, Automotive, Production Eng
Fit notes
Top engineering uni, deep auto industry ties. Most masters available in English.
Tuition summary
EUR 0 to 3,000 (small admin fees)
English bachelor
Limited
English master
Yes
Teaching languages
English
Summary
Top engineering uni, deep auto industry ties. Most masters available in English.

Standing and scale

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  • Students

    47521

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  • International

    28%

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  • International students

    14437

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  • Acceptance rate

    10%

    RWTH does not officially publish acceptance rates; figures are estimates based on third-party data and applicant reports. Competitive programs like Data Science, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering have lower acceptance rates (~8-10%).

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Fees

Money is kept as written. German sources use a thousands dot and a decimal comma.

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  • Tuition bachelor noneu

    0 EUR

    RWTH Aachen does NOT charge tuition fees for non-EU Bachelor's students as of 2025/26. The state of NRW previously introduced non-EU tuition fees but RWTH has maintained a policy of not charging them.

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  • Tuition master noneu

    0 EUR

    Public Master's programs are tuition-free for all students including non-EU internationals. Only semester contribution applies.

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  • Tuition master noneu

    18,000–30,000 EUR

    RWTH International Academy and RWTH Business School programs charge tuition. E.g., M.Sc. programs: EUR 22,000-24,000 total; MPA-ES: EUR 18,000; MBA: EUR 30,000+

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  • Application fee

    75 EUR

    For Bachelor's applications via uni-assist e.V.

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  • Application fee

    0 EUR

    For Master's applications via RWTHonline (direct university application).

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Deadlines

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  • Bachelor's

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  • Bachelor's

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  • Master's Non-EU

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    Recommended deadline: March 1

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  • Master's Non-EU

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    Recommended deadline: September 1

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  • Master's EU

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Language requirements

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  • Ielts

    6 · Master

    Must be Academic IELTS, not General. Certificate must be less than 2 years old at enrollment. Competitive programs may require 6.5-7.0.

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  • Toefl

    90 · Master

    Official ETS test center version or Home Edition accepted. Institutional TOEFL (ITP) NOT accepted. TOEFL MyBest scores NOT accepted. Must be achieved in a single test session. Competitive programs may require 95-100.

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  • Cambridge

    B2 First grade B · Master

    Accepted tests: B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency.

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How you apply

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  • Uni-assist e.V.

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    International Bachelor's applicants must apply through uni-assist. German-taught programs only; no English-taught Bachelor's available.

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  • RWTHonline

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    RWTH does NOT use uni-assist for Master's applications. Apply directly via RWTHonline. No VPD required. Early application strongly recommended for non-EU students to allow visa processing time.

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Credential requirements

Keyed by where your degree is from, because the answer genuinely differs.

4/4 sourced

  • Moi acceptance

    Pakistan

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  • Documents required

    Pakistan

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  • Ibcc equivalence

    Pakistan

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  • Hec attestation

    Pakistan

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Scholarships

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  • Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship)

    EUR 300/month

    Outstanding academic achievements; enrolled at RWTH; within standard period of study. Income-independent; can be combined with BAföG. Minimum 2 semesters; renewable. Around 359+ scholarship holders currently. Federal government matches private donations 1:1.

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  • Scholarship for Particularly Involved International Students (BEIS)

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    Enrolled degree-seeking international students; good academic results; outstanding intercultural engagement; at least 2 semesters enrolled; monthly gross income below EUR 1,295. Funder: DAAD STIBET I program. Honors students with exceptional commitment to intercultural exchange.

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  • Scholarship for Completing Studies for International Students

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    International students in final phase of studies; financial hardship; monthly gross income below EUR 1,095; completion within 12 months. Funder: DAAD STIBET I program. Supports students who need financial assistance to complete their degree.

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  • Women in Engineering Scholarship

    25% of tuition fees

    Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher (German system); female applicants only. Eligible programs: M.Sc. Computer Aided Conception and Production in Mechanical Engineering, M.Sc. Management and Engineering in Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering, M.Sc. Management and Engineering in Production Systems, M.Sc. Robotic Systems Engineering, M.Sc. Smart Production Engineering, M.Sc. Textile Engineering, M.Sc. Resilient Civil Engineering, M.Sc. Battery Systems Engineering.

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  • High Potential Student Grant

    Up to 50% of tuition fees

    Highly qualified students applying to International Academy programs.

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  • Early Bird Discount

    10% tuition fee discount

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  • DAAD Scholarship Programs

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    Various DAAD programs for international students including EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses). Pakistani students are eligible for many DAAD programs.

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Housing

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  • International Academy Housing

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Support services

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  • Visa support

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  • Language courses

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  • Psychological counseling

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  • Pakistani student society

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Courses

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