Public university · Germany
RWTH Aachen University
Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia
✓ On Germany's official list of universitiesFor Indian students
Checked on the university's own website on 19/10/2026. Tap Source to see each fact.
Tuition for non-EU studentsNo tuition fees for non-EU students; all students pay only the semester fee.Source ↗
Semester fee, winter 2026/27€375.19 a semesterAbout ₹40,000. Includes Germany-wide semester ticket (€226.80) plus Zuid-Limburg add-on, Studierendenwerk €128 and student body €12.62. Figures from RWTH student government (AStA) page, which RWTH links to.Source ↗
APS certificateRWTH pages checked do not mention APS. APS India says the APS certificate is generally required for the German student visa.Source ↗
How to apply for a master'sApply directly via RWTH's online portal (no uni-assist). Non-EU winter deadline: 1 March for open-admission programmes, 15 July for restricted (NC) ones.Source ↗
English test for English-taught master'sIELTS 6.0 · TOEFL 90Most English-taught master's: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 90; some programmes ask IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL 100. MyBest scores not accepted.Source ↗
Rules and fees differ by programme. Always check the programme page before you apply. Rupee figures use the RBI reference rate and are rounded. English-taught master's at this university ↗ Page for international applicants ↗
Applying from India
Start with the APS certificateIndian applicants usually need it to apply and for the student visa. It checks your Indian marks and can take weeks.APS India (official) ↗
Plan living costsTuition is only part of the cost. Rent, health insurance and the visa's blocked account add up.Germany cost in rupeesScholarships
On the Federal Statistical Office's key list of universities (as of 08/06/2026, listed as “Aachen, TH”), checked 19/10/2026.
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