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RWTH Aachen University

Aachen, Germany

RWTH Aachen University, founded in 1870, is one of Germany’s leading technical universities and a member of the German Universities of Excellence. Located in the city of Aachen, it is renowned for engineering, natural sciences, and technology
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Everything You Need to Know About Application Requirements at RWTH Aachen University

Educational Qualification:

A school-leaving certificate equivalent to the German Abitur (such as A-Levels, IB, or 12 years of schooling + 1 year university in some countries).

If not directly equivalent, applicants must complete a Studienkolleg (foundation year) and pass the Feststellungsprüfung exam.

Language Proficiency:

German-taught programs: Proof of German proficiency (e.g., TestDaF level 4 in all sections, DSH-2, Goethe-Zertifikat C2, or telc C1 Hochschule).

English-taught programs (few available at bachelor level): Proof of English (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, depending on program).

Entrance Qualification Recognition:

Applicants must verify if their certificate is recognized in Germany via uni-assist or DAAD’s anabin database.

Application Process:

Apply via RWTH’s application portal or uni-assist (depending on the applicant's country and program).

Submit educational certificates, translated if not in German or English.

Other Required Documents:

Passport copy

CV

Language certificate

Motivational letter (for some programs)

Academic transcripts

 

Requirements may vary for each program. Please visit the program page for specific requirements.

 

RWTH Aachen University Application Statistics

Students
44500
Faculty Strength
6000
Student Faculty Ratio
8
Acceptance Rate
10 %
Tuition Fees
€ 380
Living Cost
€ 9500
Other Fees
€ 300
Avg. GPA
2.5
Avg. IB
27
Avg. Percentage
60 %
Avg. IELTS
6

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