Germany State of North Rhine-Westphalia Aachen

Aachen University of Applied Sciences

FH Aachen

University of Applied Sciences in Aachen (with a second campus in Jülich)

Tuition: Free Admission: EasyEnglish B2–C1 (by programme) Scholarship available

Campus/City Aachen

1971

Year Founded

Public

University Type

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About the University

One of the largest and most significant Universities of Applied Sciences in Germany, ranked #1 among German UAS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Informatics per Wikipedia's officially-derived summary. A long tradition of internationalisation (about 25% international students) supported by its distinctive Freshman Program preparatory pathway.

Electrical engineering (ranked #1 among German Universities of Applied Sciences in this field per Wikipedia)Mechanical engineering (also ranked #1 among German UAS)Informatics/computer scienceBusiness studies

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Study Programmes

Faculties and English-taught programs — the most important section for international applicants.

Faculties

Architecture (Aachen)
Civil Engineering (Aachen)

14500

Students

90

Programmes

10+

English Programmes

Free

Tuition Fee

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Design (Aachen)

Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (Aachen)

Aerospace Engineering (Aachen)

Business Studies (Aachen)

Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics (Aachen)

Chemistry and Biotechnology (Jülich)

Medical Technology and Applied Mathematics (Jülich)

Energy Technology (Jülich)

10+ English programs

Includes fully English bachelor's — no German required

English Track Freshman Program (FeP)
Foundation (one year)
Applied Chemistry — IOS
Bachelor (B.Sc.)
Biomedical Engineering — IOS
Bachelor (B.Sc.)
Electrical Engineering — IOS
Bachelor (B.Sc.)
Mechanical Engineering — IOS
Bachelor (B.Sc.)
Physical Engineering — IOS
Bachelor (B.Sc.)
5 English-taught master's programmes
Master

English-taught programmes are primarily at master's level. Check the university's degree-finder for the full up-to-date list.

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Admission Requirements

Application Method

Via hochschulstart.de or the university portal

English

English B2–C1 (by programme)

German

DSH-2 / TestDaF (German programmes)

Admission Level

Low to Moderate

Application Deadlines

Winter SemesterVaries by programme

Summer SemesterVaries by programme

Tip

No applications accepted after the priority submission date for graduate courses; deadlines vary meaningfully by individual programme - always confirm on the specific programme's own page.

Application Steps

1
Choose Programme
2
Check Documents
3
Submit Application
4
Receive Decision

1
Choose Programme
2
Check Documents
3
Submit Application
4
Receive Decision

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Tuition & Costs

Free

Tuition Fee

None. North Rhine-Westphalia is a tuition-free state for non-EU students at public universities; some third-party sources incorrectly cite a non-EU fee, but this is inconsistent with official NRW stat

€384.60 per semester

Semester Contribution

€140–€160 per month for public health insurance (for students under 30)

Health Insurance (est.)

Dormitory / Living Cost (est.)

All figures are estimates — verify on the university's official pages before making decisions.

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Student Life

Campus

Two locations: Aachen (seven of ten faculties, over 8,000 students, including Architecture, Civil Engineering, Design, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Business Studies, Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics) and Jülich (three faculties, over 3,000 students, including Chemistry and Biotechnology, Medical Technology, Applied Mathematics, and Energy Technology). Campuses are situated in quiet small towns of about 20,000-32,000 people with green surroundings.

City

Aachen is a historic city at the tri-border point of Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, offering a unique multicultural atmosphere and strong cross-border academic and industry ties; Jülich is home to the Forschungszentrum Jülich, one of Europe's largest interdisciplinary research centres.

Transport

Semester ticket allows free travel to many larger cities via public transportation

International Students

The university hosts around 3600 international students.

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Scholarships

DAAD Scholarships

General DAAD scholarship database applies (https://www.daad.de/en); FH Aachen's Freshman Program is itself listed as an official DAAD International Programme.

Deutschlandstipendium

Not explicitly detailed on the specific pages reviewed in this research session; general scholarship information should be checked via FH Aachen's official scholarships page.

University Scholarship

State scholarships (40 granted in an early cohort of the Freshman Program's history, per Wikipedia's institutional timeline)

University Scholarship

University-administered and independent-provider scholarships listed on FH Aachen's dedicated scholarships page

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Pros & Cons

Advantages

Ranked #1 among German Universities of Applied Sciences in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Informatics
Runs the Freshman Program (Studienkolleg) jointly with the Aachen Institute of Applied Sciences e.V. (AcIAS), with guaranteed bachelor's admission for successful graduates - over 300 students complete the programme each year
Located at the tri-border euroregion of Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, supporting strong cross-border academic networking

Points to consider

German: TELC or Goethe-Institut B2 minimum generally required per admissions page; DSH-2, Goethe-Zertifikat C2, or TestDaF (4x4) required for the IOS programmes once they transition to German
English: TOEFL/IELTS (not more than 2 years old) required for applicants from certain countries (e.g. Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan) even if prior education was in English; required for the English Track FeP and IOS/English-taught master's programmes

Ideal for

Applicants who don't yet meet direct bachelor's entry requirements (language or academic) and want a structured, guaranteed-admission preparatory pathway with no prior German required (English Track Freshman Program)Bachelor's applicants interested in the Internationally Oriented Studies (IOS) programmes in Applied Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physical EngineeringStudents interested in engineering fields where FH Aachen ranks #1 among German Universities of Applied Sciences (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Informatics)Students who want a cross-border, multicultural setting near Belgium and the Netherlands

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Official Links

Always verify final information from these official sources.

Official Website

www.fh-aachen.de/en

Admissions

www.fh-aachen.de/en/studies/applying/international-applicants

Degree Finder

www.fh-aachen.de/en/studies

International Office

www.fh-aachen.de/en/studies/applying/international-applicants

Accommodation

www.fh-aachen.de/en/studies/applying/international-applicants

Scholarships

www.fh-aachen.de/en/studies/applying/international-applicants

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