Aachen

Yes, the RWTH MBA offered at the RWTH Business School is much more technical and engineering-focused than the traditional B-Schools. Indian students are required to have a UG degree in a STEM related field only if they want to go for MBA at RWTH. 

Look at the key differences given below - 

• The MBA Curriculum of RWTH focuses heavily on concepts like Digitalization, Industrial Change and Innovation Management
• It is tailored for those who want step into leadership roles in R&D, Industrial Manufacturing and Tech startups

Yes, RWTH Aachen University is a top-ranked university and it is ranked by some of the top ranking bodies of the world like the US News, QS World, Times Higher Education and more.  

As per the US News and World Report 2025, this university is ranked #225 in the Best Global Universities. 

Given below are the other rankings for this university - 

• Shiksha Popularity Rankings - #101
• QS Rankings - #53
• THE Rankings - #92
• ARWU Ranking - #201

For English-taught Master's programs, RWTH Aachen requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no individual band below 6.0. For highly competitive programs like Computer Science or Data Science, a score of 7.0+ is recommended. TOEFL iBT 90+ is also accepted.

APS certificate is mandatory for all Indian applicants to any German university, including RWTH Aachen. Without it, your application will not be processed. Start the APS process 4 to 6 months before your application deadline. The fee is approximately INR 18,000.

RWTH Aachen requires a minimum German GPA of 2.5 for most programs. For competitive programs such as Computer Science, Data Science and Electrical Engineering, aim for a German grade of 2.0 or better. Use the Modified Bavarian Formula to convert your Indian CGPA to the German scale.

Yes, RWTH Aachen University may conduct an interview for Indian students or the recorded video submissions for them.

It totally depends on the programme and generally the case for RWTH Aachen PG courses. 

These RWTH interviews may assess the motivation, student proficiency and why that specific course at this university. 

RWTH Aachen University is ranked at #201 from last three years by the Shanghai rankings. 

The Shanghai rankings are one of the leading ranking bodies to rank global universities. Based in Shanghai, the body focuses on ranking Chinese Universities along with top global universities.

The ARWU considers factors such as quality of education, quality of faculty, research output and per capita performance. 

RWTH Aachen Uni MSc in Computer Science course is a 2-year long course (4 semesters). The language of instruction of MSc in CS course of RWTH Aachen is English and German. For admission to this course, a first university degree (Bachelor's degree) is required. 

No, RWTH Aachen University does not really ask for a GMAT or a GRE score for most of the master's courses available here. This university focuses mostly on the factors given below for a successful application to RWTH Aachen. 

Take a look at them below - 

• A good GPA 
• Curriculum fit 
• German or English language proficiency 
• A good GRE score for very competitive Engineering fields (Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science). 

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 
• MSc in Robotic Systems Engineering
• MSc in Mechanical Engineering
• MSc in Management and Engineering