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MSc Computer Science 
at RWTH Aachen, Aachen

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MSc Computer Science
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MSc Computer Science
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What is the acceptance rate for international students at RWTH Aachen?
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According to various sources RWTH Aachen University has an acceptance rate of around 10% making it very selective for international student admissions. Check some of the general requirements for admission mentioned below

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  • Proof of English Language Proficiency 
  • Financial Documents 
  • Standardized Test Scores 
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Q:   How much does it cost to study in RWTH Aachen University?
A: 

The RWTH Aachen University cost vary from INR 0 to INR 35 L for first-year study. The university offers a low cost programme for international students. Mentioned below the RWTH Aachen University fees in Indian rupees:

 

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees
MS (68 courses)
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MBA/PGDM (12 courses)
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BBA (11 courses)
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BE/BTech (28 courses)
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BSc  (18 courses)
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MA (23 courses)
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BA  (18 courses)
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INR 35 L
BBA (4 courses)
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Q:   Does RWTH Aachen have tuition fees?
A: 

No, RWTH Aachen University doesn't have any tuition fees for Indian students except Executive MBA/PGDM. The RWTH Aachen MBA fees is around INR 35 L for first-year. According to the RWTH Aachen University ratings, the university gets a 4.0 ratings out of 5.0 for Value for money.

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Q:   What are the career opportunities for RWTH Aachen University BTech graduates?
A: 

As per the historical data of the university's alumni, most of the RWTH Aachen University graduates get placed in the following industries:

EngineeringBusiness DevelopmentOperations
ResearchInformation TechnologyEducation
Program & Project ManagementSalesConsulting
Media & CommunicationProduct ManagementCommunity & Social Services
FinanceMarketingEntrepreneurship
Q:   Does RWTH Aachen University require IELTS score for BTech admissions?
A: 

Yes, fulfilling the English language requirement is one of the major RWTH Aachen University admission requirements for international students. Below are the details of the minimum scores required for BTech courses:

  • IELTS: 5.5 - 6.5 or higher
  • TOEFL: 72-94

MSc Computer Science
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RWTH Aachen 
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Placements

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% Batch placed96
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Students also asked

Q:   What are the benefits of pursuing BSc in Sustainable Materials Engineering at RWTH Aachen University?
A: 

BSc in Sustainable Materials Engineering is one of the best courses offered at RWTH Aachen University. With the help of this course, students get to develop qualitative and quantative skills, analytical and technical thinking abilities, and programming skills by getting to work on several projects. Mentioned below are the details of the RWTH Aachen University BSc in Sustainable Materials Engineering:

ParticularsDetails
Annual Tuition CostNo tuition fee is required
Duration6 semesters
Language of InstructionGerman and English
Specializations

Sustainable Materials Manufacturing

Materials & Processes for Life

Data-Driven Materials Engineering for Sustainability

Circular Metallurgy

Compulsory Electives

Biomaterials

Chemistry of Building Materials

(Students must choose one of the two)

Career Prospects

Graduates work in materials development, production, and testing as well as in metal production and processing

Some other fields of work include process, installation, and process control engineering

Q:   Which has higher chances of admission: KIT Germany or RWTH Aachen University?
A: 

KIT has an acceptance rate of 26% which means that it only accepts 26 applications for every 100 receives. When compared with RWTH Aachen with acceptance rate of only 10% admissions at KIT can be considered relatively easier. Both these institutes rank in & around the top 10 colleges & universities in Germany & are only known to accept highly qualified candidates. Interested applicants must maintain a solid student profile with a near perfect academic record & a CV that demonstrates their non academic capabilities.

Q:   Who are the top recruiters at the RWTH Aachen University?
A: 

RWTH Aachen University graduates are in high demand all over the world. RWTH Aachen University placement rate stands at is over 90%, and the graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation. This figure states that out of every 100 students, more than 90 students secured employment. RWTH Aachen placement rate attracts international students the most. Moreover, RWTH Aachen graduates are working in leading sectors such as Information Technology, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and more. Some of the top recruiters at the RWTH Aachen University are given below:

  • RWTH Aachen University
  • Selbstständig
  • Forschungszentrum Jülich
  • Uniklinik RWTH Aachen
  • BMW Group
  • Bosch
  • Siemens
  • Siemens Energy
  • Bayer
  • RWE
  • Deutsche Telekom
  • McKinsey & Company
  • SAP
  • Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
  • Henkel
Q:   How can I get admission to RWTH Aachen University?
A: 

A. RWTH Aachen University requirements for international students are given below:

Bachelor’s

  • In order to take admission to bachelor’s courses, the applicants first need authorization to attend the university. This is also called as an university entrance qualification certificate or HZB. As a rule, this HZB can be acquired by successfully completing secondary education, or, in other words, by graduating from a secondary school
  • The overall grade of HZB should be at least equivalent to the German grade of 2.5
  • The level of secondary education varies from country to country, and it may be that the applicants’ school leaving certificate does not entitle them to attend a German university. In such a case, the applicants have two options: either to first study several semesters in their home country or attend a preparatory college in Germany
  • Proof of German (C1 level) and English language skills (B2 level) – As applicable

Master’s

  • To study a master’s level course at RWTH Aachen University, the applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or a first-degree
  • Language requirement
Q:   In which sectors RWTH Aachen University graduates work?
A: 

RWTH Aachen University is one of the most prestigious universities for higher education in the Germany. RWTH Aachen placement rate stand over 90%, and the graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation. This figure states that out of every 100 students, more than 90 students secured employment. RWTH Aachen University graduates are constantly in high demand all over the world. RWTH Aachen graduates work in top sectors that are listed below:

  • Engineering
  • Business Development
  • Operations
  • Research
  • Information Technology
  • Education
  • Program and Project Management
  • Sales
  • Consulting
  • Product Management
  • Media and Communication
  • Community and Social Services
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Entrepreneurship

RWTH Aachen University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 40% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Multi-dimensional
Friendly
Fun loving
Internships4.2
Part time work4.2
Post study jobs4.1
Quality of faculty4.4
Student Life4.4
Value for money4.2
Public transportation4.8
Safety4.7
Indian Food3.7
Permanent Immigration4
Aneesh Kamat Verified Icon
MSc in Physics - Batch of 2026
Offered by RWTH Aachen University
4.7
RWTH Aachen - an underappreciated gem bordering Germany, Netherlands and Belgium
Tips: Learning some German will go a long way, it is a very international environment so you can definitely get by just with English but to make more friends and assimilate yourself, it is really appreciated to learn the language, the local also appreciate it. It is also cheaper to learn German in India than in Germany xD It is also very important to get good insurance. Your student status requires you to have valid health insurance, but it is highly recommended to also get a private liability insurance for a few Euros per month, which protects you from any accidents that you can be involved in that damage someone else's property. I applied for and got a scholarship specific to my course. The deadline was a few months before the regular admission deadline and it provided me about 500 Euros per month stipend for 2 years and an internship (working student/HiWi) contract for the first year for 8 hours/week that also paid about 500 euros per month. You can find student jobs at a lab provided you have a little background knowledge in the subject, usually English is sufficient for this. If you want to work at a tech company or a Fraunhofer, knowing German can help. I am very satisfied with my university. The faculty has been superb and there is excellent research in Physics here. It is also very affordable, charges zero tuition and studentship comes with a national travel card that allows you to avail all the public transport in the country, bus, tram, train, for free. The cost is included in the semester fee of about 300 euros.
Likes (Internships): Every few months, the student body and the university organise a career/job fair to arrange internships for the students and provide valuable guidance and upskilling for soft skills. There are numerous calls for international exchange visits/internships under the Erasmus and other programmes that the RWTH is a part of, which all students, regardless of whether they are only European, can participate in.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Even for a small college town, they have almost 10-15 Indian restaurants in the main city region, with reasonable prices 10-15 Euros for a meal, some focus on North/South Indian cuisine. I prefer cooking for myself to manage budget and health, it is quite convenient and possible to find food that suits your dietary requirements (veg, vegan, hall, etc.).
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 850
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 50900
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Arpit Pandey Verified Icon
M.Sc. Smart Production Engineering - Batch of 2026
Offered by RWTH Aachen University
4.1
Production engineering at RWTH.
Tips: They do have English courses available through the RWTH International Academy. But those courses have tuition fees involved, for which they also have various scholarship programs that one can apply for. Also a lot of people have doubt whether the RWTH international academy courses are similar to the RWTH courses in German. I would say we both share the same faculty members, classrooms and networking events and it makes no difference. The only benefit you have is that the course is in English. The degree would have the same value as the one from RWTH.
Likes (Student Life): There are lot of events happening throughout the semester to meet with people and interact with people from different countries. Also the variety of events happening here means everyone can find their own crowd. There are music events, club parties, food events and sports events to name a few.
Dislikes (Part time work): Aachen is not as big a city as Cologne or Bonn or Düsseldorf. So finding part time work here is a bit tough, but there are adequate options for someone who is looking for part time. You do have the option of getting a student assistant role at the university but it's pretty limited. MS part time work here would beat grocery stores and restaurants.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1100
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 50000
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025Read more
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Swapnajoy Saha Verified Icon
Master of Science in Robotic Systems Engineering - Batch of 2026
Offered by RWTH Aachen University
3.9
Breaking down the academic life in Germany.
Tips: I did not experience much cultural shift because in our course 40% students are Indian and there are huge number of Indian students in Aachen combining all courses. It's a good thing in a way but due to this we did not mix up much with other international people. I got the High Potential Student Grant from the RWTH Internal Academy which covered the feels for 1 semester out of 4. The application for it was included with the application for the masters programme. The allowance was one time for 5500 euros. RWTH is a great university, but like other Technical Universities, the focus on theoretical part is much more compared to the practical aspects which are actually required by the industries. So those things have to be learned through self study and personal projects.
Likes (Safety): I am not aware of the facilities provided to ensure student safety. Also most of the universities have no defined campus as such. The institutional buildings are spread all over the city. Aachen is very safe even at night. I did not have any bad experience here.
Dislikes (Internships): You have to find internships yourself. The companies post their opening on their official job portals or linkedin or some other sites like Stepstone, Glassdoor etc. The university can only guide you regarding the contact and legal stuff but no help regarding the internship hunt. There are internship positions relevant to my field of study.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 750
Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 70000
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025Read more
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Master of Science in Transport Engineering and Mobility (In German) - Batch of 2025
Offered by RWTH Aachen University
4.5
One of the best university, which also means tough courses and competition.
Tips: I did not pay any tuition fees for my course. There is a 300 euro fee for a student ticket, discounted food in the canteen and other services. The university provides difficult courses that are very tough to pass. You need at least 50% marks to pass the subjects. The exam length is decided according to one minute per one point. Furthermore, the professors are friendly and masters of their domain. I got into my course because I had a very good final graduation in my Bachelor's.
Likes (Permanent Immigration): When you get a full time job, you can apply for a blue card, which gives you 4 years of visa. Afterwards, you can renew your blue card or apply for permanent residence. For permanent residence, you need at least B1 B1-level German. Getting permanent residence (PR) is beneficial in case you lose your job, as you get financial support from the government. Without PR, you only get three months to find a new job. So I would consider getting a PR.
Dislikes (Indian Food): There are three Indian restaurants they all have traditional Indian food. Paneer tikka and rice 13 euros, Chicken tikka and rice 13 euros, Bhindi, mix-veg, etc. With rice 11-12 euros, regular naan 2 - 2.5 euros, garlic naan and utter naan 3.5 euros.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 650
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 55000
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025Read more
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M.Sc. Data Analytics and Decision Science - Batch of 2026
Offered by RWTH Aachen University
4.6
Home, away from home in Aachen.
Tips: I have become independent and a bit social after joining the university. Networking has become one of the most important learnings so far. The courses might feel intimidating at first, but if you spend some time with the topics, you'll get through. Stay focused on what lecturers say.
Likes (Safety): I never faced any form of unsafe experience. The city of Aachen is very student friendly and almost every person you meet in public transport has high chances of being a student. All cultures and communities live in harmony and are supportive of students needs.
Dislikes (Student Life): The day starts with revising college lecture notes, video that took place last night. Checking schedules and lecture halls for today's sessions. Keeping yourself up to date with technological advancements in our field and how the fundamentals taught to us relate to them. The university has a diverse range of events, from CV check to conduct-yourself workshops, to fun events like Christmas Ice skating events. There are clubs and communities for almost everything you can think of.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 850
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
Reviewed on 29 Sep 2025Read more
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MSc Computer Science
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RWTH Aachen 
Highlights

  • A unique feature of the computer science program at RWTH Aachen is the program's extensive cooperation with the engineering sciences and the regional computer science industry, a fact which gives students the opportunity to gather hands-on experience early on.
  • The Master's program aims to deepen existing expertise, abilities and methods in computer science with the goal of leading to higher qualifications and independence in this field.
  • The Master's in computer science involves areas like theoretical computer science, applied computer science, software and communication, data and information management and the applied subject. Within the areas there is a wide range of electives to choose from.

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