RWTH Aachen University
Aachen · Official website ↗
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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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: Oct 20 (Main round) Last round: Main round, Jul 15. |
| 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.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (2)“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption applies
Sources (5)“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test with a minimum score of 6.0,”www.fgeo.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic with a minimum score of 60 points,”www.fgeo.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | NoSources (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
Deutschlandstipendium (RWTH Education Fund)
€300 (≈ US$334)
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: €300 (≈ US$334)
- Renewal: Renewable
Sources (4)
“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Funding Period: at least two semesters starting in winter semester; renewal is possible”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Applied Geosciences · 3 years Source (2)“Name Applied Geosciences (B.Sc.) Degree Bachelor of Science Duration of Studies 6 semesters”www.fgeo.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Georesources Management · 3 years Source (2)“Name Georesources Management Degree Bachelor of Science Duration of Studies 6 Semesters”www.fgeo.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 Source (2)“Winter Semester”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Summer Semester”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | €0 one-time Source (1)“The application at RWTH Aachen University is free of charge and very easy to do.”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Interview | Fast Track Bachelor Admission (FTBA): Required Source (1)“Schedule an appointment between January and May 2027 for a 30-minute online interview with the RWTH FTBA team.”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · checked 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 Oman
- Amount: €1,500 (≈ US$1,700)
Sources (4)
“The programme is aimed at applicants with a secondary education diploma wishing to take a Bachelor degree in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The programme funds participation in Bachelor degree programmes at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The most important selection criteria are the candidate's academic achievements.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Tunisia
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: Students from Tunisia
Sources (4)
“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — Winter semester (Open admission (without NC)) | Oct 20Source (3)“Winter Semester”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Bachelor (without NC—first or higher semesters)”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“May 1 until October 20”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Application — Summer semester | Jan 15Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application — Winter semester (Fast Track Bachelor Admission (FTBA)) | May 31Source (2)“Please submit your application by the following deadlines to begin your studies in the 2027/28 winter semester:”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Other applicants: May 31, 2027”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application — Winter semester | Jul 15Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 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 — check the college site ↗ |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €1,100 per month (≈ US$1,200) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (1)
“The entire cost of studies and life in Aachen, including rent, insurance, livelihood, etc, are on average at least 1100 Euros per month or 13,200 Euros per year.”www.rwth-aachen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ 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 — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Location
| 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).