RWTH Aachen University Scholarship
About this scholarship
RWTH Aachen University, one of Germany’s leading technical universities, offers several scholarships to international students, ranging from merit-based tuition-fee awards to support for particularly involved students. These help international students manage the cost of living and, for non-EEA students who now pay tuition, the cost of fees while studying at a top engineering university.
Support varies by scholarship: it can include a monthly stipend of around 300 to 800 euros, tuition-free education at a German public university (or a tuition-fee waiver where fees apply), and access to the university’s strong industry links. The duration varies by award, with some running for about six months and others for up to two years.
Eligibility depends on the specific scholarship. For merit-based tuition-fee scholarships, you apply to an English-taught master’s via RWTHonline and then submit the scholarship application. For the International Office Scholarship for Particularly Involved International Students (BEIS), you must be an enrolled degree-seeking non-German student who earned their university-entrance qualification abroad, has completed at least two semesters at RWTH, shows strong academics, documents engagement in at least two intercultural activities, is not on another scholarship, and is below the income limit. You apply through the relevant online portal during the window. For international students at RWTH, these awards offer useful support.
Eligibility
- International students admitted to an RWTH master's programme (for merit awards).
- Outstanding academic record (top of the cohort).
- For the BEIS award: an enrolled degree-seeking non-German student who earned their entrance qualification abroad and has completed at least two semesters at RWTH.
- Documented engagement in at least two intercultural activities; not on another scholarship; below the income limit.
- Relevant extracurricular activities.
Benefits & Coverage
- Monthly stipend of EUR 300 to 800.
- Tuition-free education at a German public university (or a tuition-fee waiver where fees apply).
- Access to the university's strong industry links.
Required Documents
- Scholarship application.
- Academic transcripts.
- Degree certificate.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Motivation letter.
- RWTH admission or enrolment confirmation.
How to Apply
- For merit-based tuition-fee scholarships, apply to an English-taught master's via RWTHonline and then submit the scholarship application.
- For the BEIS award, confirm you meet the enrolment, engagement, and income conditions and apply through the relevant online portal during the window.
- Benefits range from full tuition waivers to a monthly living allowance (confirm the current date).
