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Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen

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Overview

Founded in 1870, the Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH Aachen University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Aachen (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH Aachen) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH Aachen) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 153-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. RWTH Aachen also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Control Typepublic

Entity

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) RWTH Aachen University
Acronym RWTH Aachen
Founded 1870
Motto Zukunft beginnt mit uns
Future starts with us
Colours Blue and white
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University Location

Address Templergraben 55
Aachen
52062 North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany
Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen Phone Number +49 (241) 801
Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen Fax Number +49 (241) 80 92312

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen.

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's admission information.

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

RWTH Aachen University has more than 11100 international students.

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Admission Office Admission Office

International Office of RWTH Aachen University
Aachen 52062
(241) 80 90660


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen.

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen has an enrollment range of 35,000-39,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).


Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Control Type Control Type

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen is a public higher education institution.


Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Entity Type Entity Type

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen is a non-profit higher education institution.


Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's main facilities:


Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Library


Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's main services:


Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1870


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • European University Association (EUA)
  • TU9 German Institutes of Technology e. V. (TU9)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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