Aachen

Yes, RWTH Aachen is one of 11 universities of Excellence in Germany. It received the "University of Excellence" title in 2007, which it retained throughout subsequent funding rounds (2012, 2019, and ongoing evaluations). 

Here is how the University of Excellence status separates RWTH Aachen from standard German universities:

• RWTH Aachen receives extra annual research funding worth EUR 10 to EUR 15 million from the German federal government and the federal state
• Operates high-tech labs with better quality of equipments, large-scale testing facilities, and pilot plans to rival private industry R&D centers

Indian students describe their life as "vibrant, hectic, but worth the time and money" as part of student reviews of RWTH Aachen University on Shiksha Study Abroad. 

Arpit Pandey (MSc in Smart Production Engineering student, 2026 Batch), had the following to say about his student life experience at RWTH Aachen Germany:

"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 that happen here means everyone can find their own crowd. There's music, club parties, food events, and sports events, and so much more."

Yes, RWTH Aachen is one of the best universities for engineering in Germany and Europe, for the following reasons:

• Ranks among top 5 universities in Germany for Mechanical Engineering (#2), Mining Engineering (#2), Chemical Engineering (#4), and Electrical Engineering (#4)
• Tie-ups with BMW, Bosch, Siemens, and Phillips for research, internship, and full-time job opportunities
• Massive research budget (annual budget worth EUR 1,264 million for 2025)
• Access to 4 Fraunhofer Institutes on campus

RWTH Aachen University is a very popular university, it is also very affordable for Indian students because the University does not charge any tuition fee but the acceptance rates of the University are very low, only 10% suggesting tough competition among students.

RWTH Aachen University is a very popular university, it is also very affordable for Indian students because the University does not charge any tuition fee but the acceptance rates of the University are very low, only 10% suggesting tough competition among students.

It is important to begin your housing search at least 2-3 months in advance of your planned arrival. While,  RWTH Aachen does not maintain on-campus student housing, students can contact any one of the below resource centers to find safe and affordable housing in Aachen:

• International Office's Housing Advice Service
• AStA Student's Committee
• INCAS
• Association of Indian Students in Aachen (AISA)

Yes, you can apply for a Master's programme at RWTH Aachen even before they complete their UG degree. The faculty reviews a student's academic background based on the documents (transcripts, module handbook, etc.) uploaded with the application.

You need to choose one MZB (Master's entrance qualification like degree, diploma, state exam) to use as the foundation of your application.

Other relevant documents can be uploaded under "Other Proof of Performance" section.

Consult one of our expert Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors for FREE to know more.

Yes, you can apply for a Master's programme at RWTH Aachen even before they complete their UG degree. The faculty reviews a student's academic background based on the documents (transcripts, module handbook, etc.) uploaded with the application.

You need to choose one MZB (Master's entrance qualification like degree, diploma, state exam) to use as the foundation of your application.

Other relevant documents can be uploaded under "Other Proof of Performance" section.

Consult one of our expert Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors for FREE to know more.

RWTH Aachen University is one of the largest Technical University in Germany. It has been ranked highly for decades. Indian students have also rated the University with 4.2 stars out of 5. As per THE (Times Higher Education), the University is ranked #35 for Engineering and #62 for PG Computer Science for the year 2026.