Rheinisch Westfalische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH)

RWTH Aachen University (Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen) is a technical university in the city of Aachen. It teaches students at bachelor's and master's level, and new students are welcomed with a first-semester orientation week of events and activities. Research takes place in a wide range of institutes, project houses and departments, and in partnership with affiliated independent institutes that also contribute to teaching.

• Bachelor's degree programmes
• Master's degree programmes
• Structured doctoral programmes, including DFG Research Training Groups and International Research Training Groups

The university takes part in research programmes funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), such as Collaborative Research Centers, Research Units and Priority Programs, and lists an Excellence Strategy and Excellence Clusters as part of its profile. Central institutions provide sports, library and health services to students and staff, and a representative body looks after the interests of students with disabilities.