Rhenish-Westphalian Technical University

Technology enthusiasts’ eyes light up when they hear the letters RWTH (Rhenish-Westphalian Technical University). The university is considered a centre of excellence in mechanical and electrical engineering, an assessment that is also confirmed by the top ratings it has received in the league tables compiled by the Centrum für Hochschulentwicklung. Intensive research in traditional disciplines, such as German studies and medicine, is also considered important in the region where Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium meet. Aachen’s 28,000 students often maintain contacts with their future employers. Despite the emphasis on research, the university also attaches great significance to practical training and close ties with industry.

FACTS

Students: 28,454

Foreign students: 6,300

Professors: 410

Departments: 9

Year of foundation: 1870

Population: 256,162

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