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RWTH Aachen University

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world rank  150

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University Overview

Founded in 1870, Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH Aachen University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Aachen (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH Aachen) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH Aachen) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 155-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. RWTH Aachen also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

RWTH Aachen University's Control Typepublic

Entity

RWTH Aachen University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

RWTH Aachen University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

RWTH Aachen University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) RWTH Aachen University
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym RWTH Aachen
Founded 1870
Motto Zukunft beginnt mit uns
Future starts with us
Colours Blue and white
Mascot
Video Presentation n.a.

University Location

Address Templergraben 55
Aachen
52062 North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany
RWTH Aachen University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
RWTH Aachen University Phone Number (241) 801
RWTH Aachen University Fax Number (241) 80 92312
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Recognition and Accreditation

RWTH Aachen University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

RWTH Aachen University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1870


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize RWTH Aachen University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

RWTH Aachen University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of RWTH Aachen University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify RWTH Aachen University's academic range and degree level offering.



RWTH Aachen University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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B&S
M&H
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Programs and Courses

RWTH Aachen University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

RWTH Aachen University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of RWTH Aachen University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at RWTH Aachen University.



RWTH Aachen University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on RWTH Aachen University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

RWTH Aachen University Admission Info


RWTH Aachen University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

RWTH Aachen University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


RWTH Aachen University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

RWTH Aachen University has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

RWTH Aachen University 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


RWTH Aachen University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
RWTH Aachen University has more than 11100 international students.


RWTH Aachen University's Admission Office Admission Office

International Office of RWTH Aachen University
Aachen 52062
(241) 80 90660


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Size and Profile

RWTH Aachen University Size and Profile


RWTH Aachen University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

RWTH Aachen University has a student enrollment ranging from 35,000 to 39,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


RWTH Aachen University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

RWTH Aachen University's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.


RWTH Aachen University's Control Type Control Type

RWTH Aachen University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


RWTH Aachen University's Entity Type Entity Type

RWTH Aachen University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


RWTH Aachen University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

RWTH Aachen University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


RWTH Aachen University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

RWTH Aachen University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


RWTH Aachen University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


RWTH Aachen University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

RWTH Aachen University Facilities


RWTH Aachen University's Library University Library

Yes Visit RWTH Aachen University's Library


RWTH Aachen University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


RWTH Aachen University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


RWTH Aachen University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

RWTH Aachen University Services


RWTH Aachen University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


RWTH Aachen University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


RWTH Aachen University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

RWTH Aachen University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


RWTH Aachen University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

RWTH Aachen University Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

RWTH Aachen University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • TU9 German Institutes of Technology e. V. (TU9)


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Social Media

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