RWTH Aachen University

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. 

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