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RWTH Aachen University

Rankings

How every major ranking places RWTH Aachen University. Lower is better.

#105
QS World
2026
#92
Times Higher Ed.
2026
#201–300
Shanghai (ARWU)
2025

Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):

#21Engineering - Mineral & Mining#23Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing#39Materials Science#51Architecture / Built Environment#51Data Science and Artificial Intelligence#51Engineering - Civil & Structural#51Library & Information Management#65Engineering - Chemical

Postgraduate courses by field

Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.

FieldCoursesTypical feeCourses in Course Explorer
Engineering & technology
19
$873See →
Natural sciences
9
$873See →
Business & management
5
$873See →
Computer science & data technology
5
$873See →
Environment, sustainability & agriculture
4
$873See →
Humanities & languages
2
$873See →
Life sciences & biotechnology
2
$873See →
Social sciences
2
$873See →
Education & teaching
1
$873See →
Law, politics & governance
1
$873See →
Medicine & clinical health
1
$873See →
Public health & allied health
1
$873See →

Costs and entry

Fee range
$873
Typical fee a year
Course length
2 years
Most courses; some 18 months

1 course mentions scholarships. 13 publish an application deadline for international students.

Jobs after studying at RWTH Aachen University

The job market for RWTH Aachen University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Germany.

Questions students ask

How much does a postgraduate course at RWTH Aachen University cost?

Typical tuition for international students is about $873 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: engineering & technology courses are typically $873, engineering & technology $873.

How is RWTH Aachen University ranked?

RWTH Aachen University is ranked #105 by QS (2026), #92 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #201–300 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Engineering - Mineral & Mining (#21) and Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing (#23).

How many postgraduate courses does RWTH Aachen University offer?

52 postgraduate courses across 12 fields; the largest are engineering & technology (19), natural sciences (9) and business & management (5).

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Updated 24 September 2026. Courses and fees from RWTH Aachen University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.