Before Your Studies

Why RWTH Aachen?

The Main Buliding of RWTH Aachen University

RWTH Aachen is a place where the future of our industrialized world is thought about. The university proves itself as a internationally recognized hotspot, where innovative answers to global challenges are developed. The academic education at our university is application oriented. As a result, our graduates are sought after as talented researchers and leaders.

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Choosing A Course of Study

You aren't sure what you want to study? Find out: for example with our Self Assessments, where you enter your personal interests and abilities online.

Courses of Study

Become familiar with our courses of study and find out what lies behind the Bachelor and Master degrees.

Admissions Requirements

Busstop sign in front of the University Main Building

Abi certificate, numerus clausus, and a lottery process - no idea what they are? It doesn't have to stay that way. We will explain how you can make it here.

Applying

Accommodation in Aachen

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That's how many beds Aachen Student Services has to offer students. Where to find apartments or living communities (WG), get help on financing, and why it is sometimes worth it to cross the border.

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Enrollment

Projects with Schools

Are you in school and already interested in research? RWTH Aachen offers school students numerous possibilities to get to know the university before the Abitur. We have services for groups and for individuals - find the one, that's right for you. Photo: Peter Winandy