RWTH Aachen University

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.

RWTH Aachen University does not charge tuition fees for most undergraduate and consecutive master's programmes for Indian and other international students. However you will still need to pay a mandatory semester contribution of about €300-€360, which also covers your public transport pass, plus your living costs in Aachen.

RWTH Aachen offers a variety of 38 B.E/B.Tech Courses for international students for a time period of 3 years to 42 months. The tuition fee is INR 0.

The top rated B.E/B.Tech Courses are-

·       Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (3 years)

·       BSc in Computational Engineering Science (42 months)

·       BSc in energy Engineering (3 years)

·       BSc in Production Engineering (3 years)

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)

Scholarship deadlines at RWTH Aachen vary for specific programs. The deadline for the Scholarship for Particularly Involved International Students is Mar 1, 2027. For the Deutschlandstipendium scholarship and Scholarship for Completing Studies,  students can apply in June 2027.