QS World Ranking
#95
Acceptance Rate
20%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$500
On-Campus Housing
Available
Application Deadline
May 15
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
47,000
students
International Students
25%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Germany's premier engineering university with the highest third-party research funding and industry partnerships.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Germany's top engineering university. Many programs in English. Strong ties to BMW, Bayer, and Ford.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to RWTH Aachen University
Acceptance Rate
20%
Selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
May 15
Instruction Language
English/German
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$500
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply via Uni-Assist
- High school diploma equivalent (SAT required to prove equivalency for US students)
- German language proficiency (DSH-2 or TestDaF) for German-language programs
- English proficiency for English-language programs (IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 85+)
- Mathematics background essential for Engineering/CS programs
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English/German
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$500 / year
- Application Deadline
- May 15
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 20%
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓DAAD Scholarship
- ✓Deutschlandstipendium
Cost of Living — Aachen, Germany
Moderate CostEstimated monthly total
$1,175
vs. avg US college student
38% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Aachen is one of Germany's most affordable university cities. Tri-border region: Belgium and Netherlands are minutes away. Charming historic city center.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at RWTH Aachen University as a US Student
RWTH Aachen University is located in Aachen, Germany and is ranked #95in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Engineering, Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business. Instruction is offered in English/German. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$500 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 20%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of May 15. Scholarships available include the DAAD Scholarship.