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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 55% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Friendly
Multi-dimensional
Stressful
Internships3.9
Part time work4.1
Post study jobs3.7
Quality of faculty4.6
Student Life4.5
Value for money4.2
Public transportation4.8
Safety4.8
Indian Food3.5
Permanent Immigration4
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M.Sc. Materials Engineering (International Profile) - Batch of 2028
Offered by RWTH Aachen University
5.0
Life at RWTH Aachen University
Tips: Students should be aware that they've to be independent as much as possible. There's no spoon feeding like India. Professors/ college do the basic/ primary work and mostly its the student who have to shape their path. They've to be very much responsible and accountable.
Likes (Permanent Immigration): Mostly attending classes, part times. I enjoy the free time and going to mensa. Since RWTH is once of the biggest technical Universities, there's always something on the late. There are clubs varying from technical to cultural. Events are organized almost everyday. But one should not forget why he or she is here for.
Dislikes (Public transportation): The faculty is great. Professors are approachable anytime. The methodology is very different that from India. And the cohort is diverse which helps for individuals holistic growth. I personally love the facility the university has. The student just has to recognize the opportunities and should know that patience is the key.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1000
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 90900
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026Read more
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Software Systems Engineering M.Sc. - Batch of 2026
Offered by RWTH Aachen University
3.8
RWTH Aachen- Computer science
Tips: Please learn German for integration and also to get better job opportunities. It also gives you more opportunities to join student clubs and socialize with others. Finding Werkstudent jobs and full-time jobs requires German up to a certain level and gives you more options.
Likes (Value for money): The method of teaching is through a practical course- mostly assignments. Practical problem-solving is emphasized; there are some open-book exams, so learn the concepts well. All faculty are European. Main interaction is with the Ph.D. students and sometimes with professors after the lecture period.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Since it is a small student city, not many Indian restaurants are available. However, there are 3 Indian grocery stores where you can buy almost all the things we get in India, including exotic Indian vegetables, packaged items, and spices. Some Indian restaurants are there, but not very authentic. So get ready to become a chef.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 700
Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 64500
Reviewed on 29 Sep 2026Read more
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Master of Education in Electrical engineering - Batch of 2026
Offered by RWTH Aachen University
4.6
Great experience. Learned a lot.
Tips: I was an exchange student as a DAAD scholar. The city and college are both very friendly to international students. I had a DAAD scholarship and used to get a monthly allowance of 992 euro also, tuition fee are wavered. Also, we used to get house rent allowance and other benefits. I had a great experience there.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty were very knowledgeable. And I learned a lot from them. They held seminars each week and were very helpful. The labs were great and had top research facilities. We also held monthly meetings to discuss what could be improved, and this approach helped us to learn a lot.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): I stayed on research internships for 6 months. For this short period of stay, there aren't many options afterwards. Post-study jobs are available generally for who stayed for a longer duration and have German language skills more than B2/C1. I don't have much knowledge about post-study jobs.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 900
Prepping time for classes50 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
Reviewed on 25 Sep 2026Read more
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M.Sc in Automotive Engineering - Batch of 2027
Offered by RWTH Aachen University
4.2
Competitive yet reasonable
Tips: Do not come if you are not ready to put in the hard work. None of the professors will go easy on you. You have to earn every single mark. You will obviously experience a cultural shift that you are not ready for. The weather also takes a toll in the beginning.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The professors are some of the reputed individuals in their respective fields. They are as accessible as you would expect a university professor to be, but the assistants are even more accessible. They are available to answer your doubts and advise in office hours.
Dislikes (Part time work): The ratio of the no. Of available jobs to the no. Of students trying for them is very skewed. Since it is a student city (RWTH alone has more than 40k students enrolled - at least in my first semester), the competition is very high. You get paid the minimum wage according to regulations.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 650
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
Reviewed on 25 Sep 2026Read more
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M.Sc. Materials Engineering (International Profile) - Batch of 2026
Offered by RWTH Aachen University
4.0
The ideal platform to upskill, learn and grow, provided you know the rules.
Tips: - Personally, for me, the transition was not that difficult since I grew up in an international environment. I guess for indian students, the greater deal is, will I find a community I can interact with and share common interests with? The answer is always a resounding yes. - Generally, in Germany, scholarships are not that easy to secure since the tuition feels is quite low. - Before joining a TU9 university, it's important to note that it's going to be highly research- and academically oriented, so be prepared to put in the hard miles. - I am satisfied since I found the right channel to develop my skills, the right jobs, and academic positions to pursue my interests further.
Likes (Safety): The city is pretty safe, apart from a few junkies on the street. - Knowing German helps you assimilate better and learn local culture, and that directly helps with safety. - I never felt unsafe during the wee hours of the day since everything was accessible and secure. - I just never had any bad experiences, but that's only a personal thing.
Dislikes (Internships): - The university has a career center that is always open to international students - Finding internships and jobs is more dependent on your profile - Networking with industry experts at career fair, or through the university alums, does land some positions - right now, Germany isn't doing the best in terms of jobs especially for fields like software, IT, or core-engineering/natural sciences fields like Chemistry mechanical engineering etc. Yet, there is a rapid rise in computational-based roles.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1000
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 45000
Reviewed on 25 Sep 2026Read more
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Q:   What are some tips while looking for accommodation at RWTH Aachen?
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RWTH students should look for housing 2-3 months before date of admission at the RWTH Aachen uni. And make sure to prepare a copy of official identification like a passport or ID card, moreover they should keep in mind that the closer the housing is to the campus the more costly it is but more factors will also play a vital role

Q:   How's the campus Melaten at RWTH Aachen?
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At Campus Melaten, 11 research clusters are in progress of being built on an area od 473,00sqm. plus there are restaurants, shopping facilities and services available. There is also a bilingual daycare center in the park on Campus Boulvervard, Plus there are 285 temporary student housing units on Campus Park.

Q:   How to reach RWTH Aachen campus?
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Students can commute to RWTH Aachen via the nearest train station of Aachen West Station. Also both of RWTH's central campuses are within walking distance but thereare bus lines to get around to. The estimated time of arrival is six to ten minutes. Students can opt for cycling or car pooling. Parking services are also available for personal vehicles.

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