RWTH Aachen University
Aachen · Sitio web oficial ↗
RWTH Aachen University is in Aachen, Germany; its bachelor's degrees are taught in German. Standard entry requirements: A-levels (GCE) 3 independent general-education A-level subjects, each minimum grade C; subject combination varies by field; High school diploma (FTBA) TestAS in German at 80-100% on the Engineering or Mathematics/CS/Natural Sciences modules; German B1.2-C1; IB Diploma 12 consecutive years of full-time schooling; six subjects each at least IB grade 4; at least 24 points total. Language: IELTS 6. Applying: intake: Winter semester, Summer semester; application fee €0. Scholarships: 1 from the university; government scholarships: Government Scholarships Programme Oman, Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia.
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Los estudiantes internacionales también deben presupuestar seguro médico, visa y gastos de viaje que no se muestran aquí.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | not yet determined |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. Government scholarships for this country: Government Scholarships Programme Oman, Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia. |
| Chances of admission | A-levels (GCE): 3 independent general-education A-level subjects, each minimum grade C; subject combination varies by field. High school diploma (FTBA): TestAS in German at 80-100% on the Engineering or Mathematics/CS/Natural Sciences modules; German B1.2-C1. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, PTE 60. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 20 oct (Main round) Last round: Main round, 15 jul. |
| Where and how students live | Aachen · 75 km from DUS airport |
| Housing | not yet determined |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales
| Becas por mérito | Sí — los estudiantes internacionales pueden recibir becas por méritoFuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Through the Education Fund, RWTH Aachen University annually awards Germany scholarships to outstanding students and first-year students who show great potential on the basis of their excellent past achievements.”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Yes, if you are enrolled at RWTH Aachen University or are currently applying for admission as a regular full-time student at RWTH, you are eligible to apply for a scholarship.”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Dominio del inglés | Examen de inglés obligatorio, salvo que se aplique una exención
Fuentes (5)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “For the degree programs, the following language certificates must be submitted when enrolling (not when applying): Bachelor of Applied Geosciences: German (C1) and English (B2)”www.fgeo.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“All applicants who have a school-leaving certificate or an English-language academic degree from Great Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the United States of America are exempt from taking an English language test.”www.fgeo.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based Test (iBT) with a minimum score of 90 points or overall score of 4.5 on the 1 - 6 scale,”www.fgeo.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test with a minimum score of 6.0,”www.fgeo.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic with a minimum score of 60 points,”www.fgeo.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | NoFuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “No, RWTH currently does not offer any fully English-taught bachelor's degree programs. However, some bachelor's programs are taught in German and English.”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Becas para estudiantes de primer año
Deutschlandstipendium (RWTH Education Fund)
€300 (≈ US$334)
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: €300 (≈ US$334)
- Renewal: Renovable
Fuentes (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Through the Education Fund, RWTH Aachen University annually awards Germany scholarships to outstanding students and first-year students who show great potential on the basis of their excellent past achievements.”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Under the umbrella of the RWTH Education Fund, around 359 scholarship holders currently receive a monthly grant of 300 euros from the Deutschlandstipendium.”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Funding Period: at least two semesters starting in winter semester; renewal is possible”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Yes, if you are enrolled at RWTH Aachen University or are currently applying for admission as a regular full-time student at RWTH, you are eligible to apply for a scholarship.”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Applied Geosciences · 3 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Name Applied Geosciences (B.Sc.) Degree Bachelor of Science Duration of Studies 6 semesters”www.fgeo.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The main language of instruction is German. Individual courses are taught in English. Proof of language proficiency in German (C1) and, from winter semester 2025/26, English (B2) must be provided for enrolment.”www.fgeo.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Georesources Management · 3 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Name Georesources Management Degree Bachelor of Science Duration of Studies 6 Semesters”www.fgeo.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The main language of instruction is German. Individual courses are taught in English. Proof of language proficiency in German (C1) and, from winter semester 2025/26, English (B2) must be provided for enrolment.”www.fgeo.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Winter semester, Summer semester Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Winter Semester”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Summer Semester”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | €0 one-time Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The application at RWTH Aachen University is free of charge and very easy to do.”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Interview | Fast Track Bachelor Admission (FTBA): Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Schedule an appointment between January and May 2027 for a 30-minute online interview with the RWTH FTBA team.”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in Germany
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
Government Scholarships Programme Oman
Ministry of Higher Education, Sultanate of Oman
€1,500 (≈ US$1,700)
- Who can receive it: Students from Omán
- Amount: €1,500 (≈ US$1,700)
Fuentes (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“The programme is aimed at applicants with a secondary education diploma wishing to take a Bachelor degree in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“The programme funds participation in Bachelor degree programmes at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Oman's Ministry of Education covers the following: - Monthly scholarship payments of 1,500 euros - One-off payment of travel expenses (outward and return flight) - Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover - Payment of German language course - Payment of semester fees at German universities”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“The most important selection criteria are the candidate's academic achievements.”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Tunisia
Monto no publicado
- Who can receive it: Students from Túnez
Fuentes (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“The programme is aimed at applicants with a secondary education diploma wishing to take a Bachelor or Master's degree in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“The programme funds participation in Bachelor and Master's degree programmes at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Tunesia's Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur covers the following: - Monthly scholarship payments - One-off payment of travel expenses - Payments towards health insurance cover - Payment of semester fees at German universities”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“The Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et Recherche Scientifique Tunis is responsible for awarding the scholarships. The most important selection criteria are the candidate's academic achievements.”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — Winter semester (Open admission (without NC)) | 20 octFuente (3)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Winter Semester”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Bachelor (without NC—first or higher semesters)”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“May 1 until October 20”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Application — Summer semester | 15 eneFuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “This application deadline is July 15 for a winter semester and January 15 for a summer semester if applying to a bachelor's degree program.”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application — Winter semester (Fast Track Bachelor Admission (FTBA)) | 31 mayFuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Please submit your application by the following deadlines to begin your studies in the 2027/28 winter semester:”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Other applicants: May 31, 2027”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application — Winter semester | 15 julFuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “This application deadline is July 15 for a winter semester and January 15 for a summer semester if applying to a bachelor's degree program.”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €1,100 per month (≈ US$1,200) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
Fuentes (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“The entire cost of studies and life in Aachen, including rent, insurance, livelihood, etc, are on average at least 1100 Euros per month or 13,200 Euros per year.”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
Ubicación
| City / state | Aachen |
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| Nearest major airport | Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), about 75 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q273263 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).