Aachen

Some of the popular master courses at FH Aachen include:

• Aerospace Engineering M.Sc.
• International Automotive Engineering M.Sc.
• International Business Development M.Sc.
• Nuclear Applications M.Sc.
• Civil Engineering M.Eng.

FH Aachen does not charge a standard tuition fee for its degree programs. Only a semester fee of 384.60 EUR is applicable per semester.

As far as the cost of living is concerned, Aachen is a budget-friendly city. You can expect monthly cost of living around EUR 1000 or 1 L. 

The application process for FH Aachen is given below:

• Register on the My assist online portal.
• Fill out the application form and upload the necessary documents.
• Uni-assist takes usually four to six weeks to review the applications. You can track your application status in My assist account.
• Once your application is reviewed, Uni-assist shares the feedback by email.
• Uni-assist automatically forward your application to FH Aachen if you meet the admission requirements for the chosen course.
• Applicants who do meet the admission requirements or have an incomplete application are informed by email.

FH Aachen has an acceptance rate of 40-50% according to several sources. This suggests that university can be moderately selective during the admission process.

Admissions at FH Aachen depend on the eligibility criteria of the chosen course. Some courses have open admission, while others have restricted admissions.

For an Indian student, UG entry requirements include minimum of 70% at 10+2 level and 1 academic year at higher institution. For Master courses, a 3 or 4 year bachelor's degree with good grades form the entry basis. 

FH Aachen is highly regarded as one of the best German universities for Engineering, Applied Sciences and Business Studies.

The university is well-known for focusing on practice-based learning rather than theory. FH Aachen industry partners include MNCs such as Siemens, Ericsson, KPMG and Accenture. 

Moreover, the university offers a range of English-taught degree programs, including Aeronautical, Electrical, and Mechanical engineering, as well as Business and Economics.

Yes, RWTH Aachen is one of 10 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.