RWTH Aachen University

In general, for RWTH Aachen University, an Indian 4 years Bachelors degrees are evaluated as 240 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System). A 3-year UG degree is counted at 180 ECTS. 

The students are not required to convert these by themselves. This is converted by the university using the official conversion technique and formula.

As an Indian student, if you want to prevent rejection, then you would have to apply for an APS (Academic Evaluation Centre) certificate 3 to 4 months before applying to RWTH Aachen. 

Look at the step-by-step guidance to align APS and IELTS with RWTH Aachen University admissions -

• IELTS and other important documents (before 4 to 6 months), at this stage, gather all transcripts, degree certificates and 10th standard marksheets
• APS application (before 3 to 4 months) - Can apply via the APS portal and requires you to pay an amount of INR 18K.

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.