Research University
Studying at RWTH Aachen University
RWTH Aachen University in Aachen, Germany enrolls 47,521 students across 66 master's programmes, with particular depth in Engineering, Computer Science & IT, and Natural Sciences. The institution ranks 92nd overall in the Times Higher Education 2025 rankings, with subject-level recognition in Engineering (QS #54) and Computer Science (QS #115).
Master's programmes
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Life in Aachen
Compact German border city in the Three-Country corner with Belgium and the Netherlands. Walkable old town, student-heavy nightlife around the cathedral, trains to Maastricht and Liege in under an hour.
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Visa & life in Germany
The practical stuff — what's allowed, what's funded, what to expect after you graduate.
- Student visa
- Non-EU students need a national (D) visa plus a residence permit after arrival; proof of finances (blocked account, ~€11,900/yr) is the main requirement. EU students just register locally (Anmeldung).
- Post-study work
- 18-month job-seeker residence permit after graduation — you can work without restriction while searching for a position matching your qualification.
- Tuition
- Public universities charge no tuition for most programmes — just a semester contribution of €150–€400. Exceptions: Baden-Württemberg (€1,500/semester for non-EU) and some TUM professional master's.
- Scholarships
- DAAD scholarships for international students, Deutschlandstipendium (€300/month, merit-based), plus Erasmus+ for EU mobility.
About RWTH Aachen University
Founded in 1870, The university is ranked among the top four German universities in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. It receives the most third-party research funding in engineering among all German universities and has been continuously funded as a University of Excellence under Germany's Excellence Strategy since 2007.
Research strengths
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