RWTH Aachen University is a technical university located in Aachen, near Germany's borders with Belgium and the Netherlands. It is one of Germany's leading institutions for engineering and technology and is a University of Excellence. It has particularly strong reputations in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and the applied sciences, with close ties to industry.
Why international students choose it
International students may value its strong engineering focus, its industry connections, and its large international student community
The base teaching language is German, though there is a growing number of English-taught programmes, especially at Master's level, so applicants should check the language of instruction for each programme
The university offers extensive support services for international students
Its border location gives easy access to neighbouring countries in Europe
