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RWTH Aachen University Rankings 2026

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#101 in World

#7 in Germany

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RWTH Aachen
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Q:   What is the ranking of RWTH Aachen University in the world?
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According to the QS World Rankings 2026, RWTH Aachen University has a ranking of #105 which is a decline from its last years ranking as that stood at #99. Some of the other world rankings of the university are given as follows:

Year QS World Rankings Times Higher Education Rankings
2021145107
2022165108
202314799 
202410690
20259992
202610592
Q:   What is the ranking of University of Stuttgart in comparison to the RWTH Aachen University?
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According to the QS the University of Stuttgart is ranked at #310 under the category of QS World University Rankings 2026. Moreover, RWTH Aachen University ranks at #105 under the QS World University Rankings 2026. The comparative rankings of University of Stuttgart and RWTH University are given below -

Year

University of Stuttgart

RWTH Aachen University

2021

#333

#145

2022

#347

#165

2023

#355

#147

2024

#312

#106

2025

#314

#99

2026

#310

#105

Q:   What is the ranking of Technical University of Munich in comparison to the RWTH Aachen University?
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In QS rankings 2026 TU Munich ranks at #22 whereas RWTH Aachen is placed at #105. This ranking would mean this TUM is a much better university than RWTH Achen. Here is a comparison of these two universities: 

Year

TUM

RWTH Aachen

2024

#37

#106

2025

#28

#99

2026

#22

#105

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World rank by different ranking providers

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#101

QS Ranking

#54

THE Ranking

#92

ARWU Ranking

#201

US News Ranking

#225
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RWTH Aachen University US News and World Report Ranking 2025

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RWTH Aachen vs Other Universities: US News and World Report 2025

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RWTH Aachen University US News and World Report: Ranking Criteria

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RWTH Aachen University QS Ranking 2026

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Europe555854
World University
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10699105
Accounting and Finance
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Architecture and Built Environment5151– / –
Biological Sciences151185– / –
Engineering and Technology
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5465– / –
Mathematics126151– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering1923– / –
Medicine193201– / –
Physics and Astronomy5571– / –

RWTH Aachen vs Other Universities: QS Ranks Comparison

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RWTH Aachen University QS Ranking 2026: Ranking Criteria

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Q:   What is the RWTH Aachen University QS Ranking in 2026?
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As per the QS Rankings, RWTH Aachen has been ranked #99 in 2025. The ranking has improved from #106 in 2024. The subject ranking for 2025 are not released by the ranking body. As per the 2024 rankings, the RWTH Aachen is among the top 100 ranked courses for Art and Design, Engineering and Technology, Global MBA, Architecture and Built Environment, and Mathematics. The detailed ranking of the university by QS over the years is given in the table below:

University Name

QS WUR 2023

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QS WUR 2025

RWTH Aachen University

147

106

99

Q:   Are the QS rankings accurate for RWTH Aachen?
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Yes, the QS rankings for RWTH Aachen are considered really accurate and very influential in the world. 

There are many important factors available for deriving a score. The overall score for this university is 93.5 for academic reputation under QS. 

QS uses an extensive methodology that includes the factors below - 

  • Research and Discovery
  • Employability and Outcomes
  • Global Engagement
  • Learning Experience
  • Sustainability

 

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RWTH Aachen University THE (Times Higher Education) Rankings 2026

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Arts and Humanities201– / –– / –
Engineering
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Medicine and Health151126151
PG Computer Science
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RWTH AACHEN vs Other Universities: Times Higher Education Rankings Comparison

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RWTH Aachen University Times Higher Education 2026: Ranking Criteria

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Q:   What are the Times Higher Education for RWTH Aachen?
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As per Times Higher Education in 2026 is ranked really well in the world in many factors. The RWTH rankings is #92 by Times Higher Education World Universities Rankings.

RWTH AACHEN is ranked among top 10 for courses Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Law, Business and Economics, Psychology.

Q:   Are Times Higher Education rankings accurate for RWTH Aachen?
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Yes, for RWTH Aachen, the rankings are considered to be very accurate and influential in the world. The overall score is 66.7 out of 100. 

The parameter named Industry has received a score of 100 on a 100 scale.

THE ranks universities based on Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry Standards, and International Outlook.

 

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RWTH Aachen University ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025

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Mathematics401301151
Physics76151101

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RWTH Aachen
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4.2/5
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  • 43% students never faced discrimination in this university
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Multi-dimensional
Friendly
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Internships4
Part time work4.1
Post study jobs3.8
Quality of faculty4.5
Student Life4.5
Value for money3.8
Public transportation4.8
Safety4.8
Indian Food3.6
Permanent Immigration4
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M.Sc. Smart Production Engineering - Batch of 2025
3.9
Highly qualified faculty.
Tips: The experience of my master's studies at the RWTH Aachen University was very good. Cultural shift was primarily with the language, but the people in Aachen are very welcoming and one can get accustomed to the local culture quickly. I did not avail any scholarship.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1100
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 93700
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M.Sc. in Management and Engineering in Production Systems - Batch of 2026
3.7
A great university with lots of exposure to gain from.
Tips: Before coming to this university or Germany in general, you should have a broad and open mind. Try to respect the boundaries of others and maintain civic sense in public spaces. People here are direct, so don't get offended if someone has said something directly to you. And you should also try to be direct here with others.
Likes (Safety): I feel that the residents of a city are a reflection of a city's safety and security. 95% of the people here have empathy towards others. And therefore, one pathetic environment or surrounding ensures that safety is maintained throughout the time.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 850
Prepping time for classes0 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
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Master of Science in Robotic Systems Engineering - Batch of 2026
4
A university for someone who is thorough.
Tips: Be very thorough with your basics. The technical courses demand a lot of expertise in the subjects. If you are not very aware of the course, be in a position to grind the coursework and ask plenty of questions to the faculty, to facilitate better understanding.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1000
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
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M.Sc. in Management and Engineering in Production Systems - Batch of 2025
4.4
Absolutely amazing campus for networking, learning and development.
Tips: Be prepared to network more and enhance your communication skills. Always look out for extracurricular and work student opportunities. Be prepared for campus life and the German way of living. Be prepared for the German job market, mainly in professional skills and the German language.
Likes (Safety): Aachen itself is a nice place to live especially for providing a safe environment. The college is spread across the entire city, even then I have never faced any unsafe situation. Student dorms are also very nice with good student groups. The Intac Academy also has a support group which can be reached easily.
Dislikes (Value for money): The tuition fee is not justified compared to the colleges that are providing similar courses with zero tuition fees, as in Germany, as per my experience, the college name doesn't matter to get jobs. And in the same college, people are studying Bachelors for free.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 800
Prepping time for classes12 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 55900
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M.Sc. in Management and Engineering in Production Systems - Batch of 2025
3.9
Great student life and academics at RWTH Aachen.
Tips: Students should be prepared for a self-driven study culture. The academic environment is more research oriented and less spoon fed. German skills are helpful in daily life and part time jobs. The transition was smooth but there was a cultural shift towards more independence and punctuality. I received a 100% 'Women in Engineering' scholarship and relied on personal funding and part-time jobs to manage other expenses.
Likes (Part time work): RWTH Aachen offers good opportunities that are flexible and student friendly. On-campus jobs such as HiWi, research, or teaching assistant roles. Off campus, students can find jobs in restaurants, delivery services and chocolate factories, though some require some basic German. Part time work is manageable if limited to 8-12 hrs per week alongside academics. The average payouts range from 12 to 15 euros per hour.
Dislikes (Indian Food): The taste of Indian food at restaurants in Aachen is not very good. I have had much better Indian food outside of Aachen. As s student, it does not make sense to spend around 20 euros on food that is not close to authentic Indian taste. There are many affordable options such as Doner, Oizza and other similar cuisines. These are tasty, easily available and reasonably priced for students. I preferred cooking myself. I usually ate outside once a week during the busy period.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 850
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
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MSc in Physics - Batch of 2026
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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What are typical class sizes for programs that attract large Indian cohorts at RWTH Aachen University?

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For MSc courses available at RWTH Aachen, it generally offers large size classes for the foundational modules. 

The reason is the high popularity of courses like Computer Science and Automotive Engineering. 

The popular, important subjects may have hundreds of students in lecture halls, the special el

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How many students are enrolled at RWTH?

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As per the recent enrollment report, the total enrollment at RWTH Aachen crossed the 40k mark. 

In total, there were 44,382 students enrolled at RWTH Aachen out of which over 15 thousand students were international. The RWTH Aachen acceptance rate is only 10 percent, so it is very competitive to get

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Which programs are Indian students choosing at RWTH Aachen the most?

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Indian students generally go for courses in Engineering and Computer Science at RWTH Aachen University. These courses have the highest enrollment for them. Look at the popular programs with a high enrolment of Indian students - 

  • MSc Automotive Engineering 
  • MSc in Data Science 
  • MSc in Computer Science 
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Is an health insurance mandatory for Indian students in Germany? How much does it cost?

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Yes, a health insurance is mandatory for Indian students planning to study in Germany. The health insurance helps cover for doctor visits, emergency care, and hospital treatments. A public health insurance is usually more affordable. A public healthcare plan costs between EUR 120 and EUR 150 or INR

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Is RWTH Aachen ranked in QS World 2026?

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Yes, the QS World ranks RWTH Aachen. And it is quite an influential ranking bodies which are considered in the whole world. 

According to QS rankings, LMU Munich has ranked at #58 in 2026 and #59 in 2025. Some of the top 50 ranked courses for Biological Sciences, Communication and Media Studies, Law

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