$per year
Annual Cost Breakdown — RWTH Aachen University
Aachen, Germany · 3-year program · Normal lifestyle
Tuition$500
Housing & Living$14,100(~$1,175/mo)
Round-trip flights/yr$900
Annual total
$15,500
3-year program total
$47,700
incl. $1,200 one-time costs
Living costs based on 2025–26 student budgets in Aachen, Germany. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
How It Compares to a US Degree
RWTH Aachen University
$47,700(Your estimate)
US Public University (3 yr)
$84,000(~$28,000/yr)
US Private University (3 yr)
$186,000(~$62,000/yr)
Estimated savings vs. US private university
$138,300
and $36,300 vs. a US public university