RWTH Aachen University

RWTH Aachen University is a highly ranked and known for it's world-class Master's programs for Indian students. In fields of study like Engineering, Technology and Data Science. 

The most famous and heavily applied courses Indian students apply to are - 

• Mechanical & Automotive Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering 
• Data Analysis & Decision Science 

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

RWTH Aachen Uni ranks at #105 in the QS rankings for 2026. In the Times Higher Education world rankings for 2026, this university ranks at #92. In both of these prominent rankings, RWTH is placed among the Top 150 Universities in the world.  

Some of the subjects of RWTH Aachen University in the QS subjects are-

• Architecture and Built Environment: #51-100
• Engineering and Technology: #53
• Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering: #25
• Physics: #69

In Times Higher 2026 subject rankings, RWTH Aachen Uni has been ranked at the following positions: 

• Engineering: #35
• Computer Science: #62

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 one of the top universities in Germany as well as in the world.

Shiksha Popularity ranks this top German University at #7 in Germany. Also, by the QS rankings 2026, RWTH ranks #105. Times Higher Education ranks it at #92 in the year 2026.

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.