RWTH Aachen University

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. 

Yes, RWTH Aachen is ranked by the Shanghai Rankings by using a lot of relevant factors. 

According to the RWTH Aachen University ARWU rankings, the university is ranked #201 in 2025 and is among the top ranking universities globally.

The university ranking has been constant since 2023,  #201. 

RWTH Aachen Uni MSc in Computer Science course is a 2-year long course (4 semesters). The language of instruction of MSc in CS course of RWTH Aachen is English and German. For admission to this course, a first university degree (Bachelor's degree) is required. 

There are over 50 RWTH Aachen courses available to Indian students in English. These English-taught programs are generally offered at master's level only.

Master's courses in areas like Software Systems, Production Systems, Automation Engineering are taught in English at RWTH Germany.

However, a majority of bachelor's courses would require a C1 level of German language proficiency.  

Given below are the language proficiency exams required for both languages - 

• English - IELTS  (6.5+) or TOEFL (90+)
• German - TestDaF, DSH-2 or Goethe C2 

No, RWTH Aachen University does not really ask for a GMAT or a GRE score for most of the master's courses available here. This university focuses mostly on the factors given below for a successful application to RWTH Aachen. 

Take a look at them below - 

• A good GPA 
• Curriculum fit 
• German or English language proficiency 
• A good GRE score for very competitive Engineering fields (Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science). 

As per the US World and News, RWTH Aachen is ranked better than TUB. The ranking for RWTH is far from the Technical University of Berlin. However, the Technical University of Berlin rankings are improving with each passing year but for RWTH, the case is the exact opposite. 

Look at the given comparison below to understand these rankings better - 

Yes, in the year 2025, the US World and News has ranked RWTH Aachen University and it has been ranked and as per the US News and World Report 2025, RWTH Aachen University has been ranked at #225.

The university also ranks among the top 100 courses for subjects like-

• Computer Engineering
• MBA
• Global Business
• Computer Science
• Psychology and Supply Chain