RWTH Aachen University

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. Deadline for Scholarship for Particularly Involved International Students is Mar 1, 2027. For the Deutschlandstipendium scholarship and Scholarship for Completing Studies,  students can apply during the month of June, 2027.

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

Yes, RWTH Aachen is generally tuition free for Indian students enrolled in regular degree courses. Indian students generally only pay a semester fee worth EUR 300-EUR 360 (INR 32.9 K to INR 39.4 K). 

The average cost of living for Indian students at RWTH Aachen ranges between EUR 900 and EUR 1,100 (INR 98.6 K and INR 1.2 Lakhs). 

Yes, several master's programs at RWTH Aachen University mandate a minimum 12 months of relevant work experience by enrollment, with at least 6 months needed at the time of applying.

Popular courses that require prior work experience are:

• MSc Management and Engineering in Production Systems
• MSc in Resilient Civil Engineering
• MSc Management and Engineering in Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering
• MSc in Textile Engineering