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About
RWTH Aachen University is a leading public research university located in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in 1870, it is one of Germany's oldest and largest technical universities, renowned for its academic excellence in engineering and natural sciences. The university is a member of TU9, an alliance of the nine leading technical universities in Germany, and is recognized as an elite research university under the national Excellence Strategy.
UNIREAL Score
88/100A 0–100 score. For most universities it reflects research activity (publications indexed by OpenAlex); ranking, awards and student achievements are added where we have them. How is this calculated?
- Research activity
- 88
Overview
- Country
- Germany
- City
- Aachen
- Established
- 1870
- Students
- 44,382
- Programs
- 190
- Admission period
- December – March
Programs
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Frequently asked questions
Where is RWTH Aachen University?
RWTH Aachen University is located in Aachen, Germany.
When can I apply to RWTH Aachen University?
Admission at RWTH Aachen University usually runs December – March.
What can I study at RWTH Aachen University?
RWTH Aachen University offers about 190 programs, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Materials Engineering.
What is the UNIREAL Score of RWTH Aachen University?
RWTH Aachen University has a UNIREAL Score of 88/100, calculated from: research activity.
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