RWTH Aachen University
Aachen, Germany · Checked September 26, 2026
RWTH Aachen is a large public technical university in North Rhine-Westphalia, known above all for engineering, natural sciences and technology, with a strong link to industry. It does not charge extra tuition to non-EU students; everyone pays only the semester fee.
Undergraduate tuition (international)No tuition fees for international (non-EU) students; semester fee of EUR 375.19 per semester (winter semester 2026/27, includes Deutschland semester ticket)
Master's tuition (international)No tuition fees for international (non-EU) students; semester fee of EUR 375.19 per semester (winter semester 2026/27)
IntakesWinter semester (October) for most programs; summer semester (April) for some programs
English requirementEnglish-taught master's: IELTS at least 6.0 (standard, B2); 7.0 for programs requiring the higher level. TOEFL iBT at least 90 (higher level 100); PTE Academic at least 60 (higher level 70). TOEFL MyBest not accepted; Duolingo not listed. Most bachelor's programs are taught in German.
Official fees page · Official English requirements
Application deadlines
| Master's (no NC), applicants from non-EU countries - winter semester | 1 December - 1 March |
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| Master's (no NC), applicants from non-EU countries - summer semester | 1 June - 1 September |
| Master's (NC, restricted admission) - winter semester | 1 May - 15 July |
| Bachelor's (no NC) - winter semester | 1 May - 20 October |
| Bachelor's (NC, restricted admission) - winter semester | 1 May - 15 July |
Scholarships
DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)
Check official siteDAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master's Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance)
Check official siteDAAD Research Grants - Doctoral Programmes in Germany
Check official siteFriedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Scholarship for Foreign Students
Check official siteHeinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships for International Students
155 days leftKonrad-Adenauer-Stiftung International Scholarship Program
291 days leftTUM Deutschlandstipendium
Check official siteTUM Waiver Scholarship for High-Achieving Master's Students
246 days leftFees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.
