RWTH Aachen University

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."

RWTH Aachen is known for being one of Germany's elite and the largest technial universities (with 44,000+ students enrolled) and its strong engineering and research programs.

• TU9 Member: One of the 9 best technical universities in Germany under the TU9 Alliance
• Research Volume: German university with the largest external third-party research funding for engineering from DFG (German Research Foundation)
• Industry Connections: Strong ties with industry partners like Accenture, Bosch, BMW, DHL Group, and Bain & Company

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

Yes, RWTH Aachen University runs an sports and recreational programme managed by the University Sports Center (HSZ). Key features of the programme are:

• 100+ different sports options like football, basketball, badminton, tennis, and volleyball
• Sports facilities include running tracks, cycling paths in the Aachen forest, seasonal water sports like windsurfing or wing surfing
• Sports events like RWTH FH Sports Day (DIES) - a massive annual summer event runs trial activities, tournaments, and the popular Olympiad

Authentic Indian food is not regularly served inside the dining halls (Mensas) or cafeterias at the RWTH Aachen University. However, there are several Indian restaurants in Aachen like the Jogi Indian Restaurant, the Royal India on Karlsgraben, and Indian Chili.

Authentic Indian food is not regularly served inside the dining halls (Mensas) or cafeterias at the RWTH Aachen University. However, there are several Indian restaurants in Aachen like the Jogi Indian Restaurant, the Royal India on Karlsgraben, and Indian Chili.

Most applicants receive an admission decision within one to two months of the application deadline. For restricted-admission (NC) programmes, the selection process typically runs throughout August for the winter semester and February for the summer semester, with results uploaded to the RWTH online self-service portal rather than sent by email.

RWTH Aachen is one of Germany's TU9 technical universities, ranked among the world's top institutions for mechanical, aeronautical and manufacturing engineering by QS. Its close industry ties with companies like Siemens, BMW and Airbus give students direct access to internships, applied research projects and strong post-graduation employment prospects - all without the burden of tuition fees.

To get admission, you need a recognised university entrance qualification (HZB) or its Indian equivalent, a qualifying grade of at least 2.5 on the German scale, proof of English or German language proficiency depending on your programme and, for some programmes - a GRE or TestAS score. Applications are submitted through RWTH online or uni-assist along with an APS Certificate and your academic transcripts before the relevant deadline.