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Templergraben 57, 52062 Aachen/Germany

Phone: +49 241 80-90660
Fax: +49 241 80-92662
Email: master@zhv.rwth-aachen.de
Web: http://www.rwth-aachen.de
Office Hours: Mon,Tue,Thur,Fr: 9.30am-12.30pm
+Wed: 1pm-4pm



How to Apply for an RWTH Masters Degree Programme

Since 2000, RWTH Aachen University has been offering various Masters programmes in the engineer-
ing sector geared towards international students. The Masters programmes are taught alternatively in
German or in English. The RWTH Master's Degree is particularly popular with international students as it
is equivalent to the RWTH Diplom (German diploma at university level) and meets the requirements for
admission to doctoral studies.

The specific strength of RWTH's engineering departments is the combination of education and advanced
research. Students have numerous opportunities to pursue project and thesis work (Studienarbeiten,
Diplomarbeiten, Doktorarbeiten) in the context of ongoing research activities.
RWTHs engineering departments closely interact with national and international industries. This co-
operation helps create a strong environment for joint research on both a national and international level.
Industrial experts contribute to RWTH's engineering education by teaching special courses. In turn, the
RWTH engineering departments provide continued education and training for industrial personnel. The
study programmes have a duration of about two years.
The educational goal of the RWTH Masters programmes is to generate engineers who are willing
get involved in R&D, innovation, and entrepreneurship.


Please use our Online Application form on www.rwth-aachen.de/ioam


A. Admission requirements

The established overall minimum admission requirements are:
1. A Bachelors degree (Bachelor of Science or Engineering) or an equivalent university degree (e.g.
Sarjana I/Indonesia, Mhendis/Turkey, Lisans/Iran, diplme dingnieur dtat/Algeria and Morocco)
awarded by an accredited university and recognised on an international level.
2. Above average undergraduate work. In order to be admitted to RWTH Aachen University, you
must have a minimum grade equivalent to good (2.5) in the German grading system.
3. English language proficiency (oral and written - TOEFL, score 550/213/80) or IELTS 6.0 for Eng-
lish-taught Masters degree programmes) or German language proficiency (DSH, level 2 or 3; Test-
DaF, level 4 in all test areas) for German-taught Master Programmes). The ETS/TOEFL-code for
RWTH Aachen University is 8504.
4. GRE (General test) certificate, if you wish to apply for the programmes marked with an asterisk
(see page 3 and 4).





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B. Documents required

In order to ensure that all students will complete their Masters programme within the allotted time frame,
applicants will be carefully selected. The following documents must be submitted:
1. Application for admission
Please print out and sign the application form (Adobe Acrobat Reader required) you have filled in
online (www.rwth-aachen.de/ioam)

2. Copy of the original final degree certificate of your studies: (Bachelor of Science/Engineering or
Sarjana I, Mhendis, Lisans, Diplme dIngnieur dEtat etc.) and a translation into the German, Eng-
lish or French language, made by an officially recognized translator (copy of official University-
certificate originally written in English is sufficient)

3. Copies of the transcripts or other academic records that give proof of your undergraduate stud-
ies including credits and grades obtained in every individual subject and a translation into the Ger-
man, English or French language, made by an officially recognised translator. (copy of official
University transcript originally written in English is sufficient)

4. Chinese applicants only: Certificate of Authenticity (Echtheitsbesttigung) from the Academic
Acknowledgement Bureau in Beijing (Akademische Prfstelle in Peking) for the Chinese certifi-
cates listed under points 2 and 3.

5. Language certificates:

For German-taught Masters programmes: A copy of the certificate of the German University Lan-
guage Test (Deutsche Sprachprfung fr den Hochschulzugang - DSH) or TestDaF (see above) or a
copy of the German Language Certificate (Zertifikat Deutsch ZD, minimum mark: gut) if you would
like to apply for an advanced German language course prior to the Master Programme.

For English-taught Masters programmes: A copy of the TOEFL-certificate, score 550 paper-
based/ 213 computer-based/ 80 internet-based, or of the IELTS-certificate, score 6.0. The ETS/
TOEFL code for RWTH is 8504. Please note that mere certificates of participation of language
courses are not accepted, only qualified certificates are valid. The ECTS/TOEFL code for RWTH is:
8504.
Please note: Native English speakers may not have to provide language certificates for English-
taught Master programmes. For details please contact the International Office at RWTH Aachen Uni-
versity.

6. GRE certificate:
For Masters programmes marked with an asterisk (see page 3 and 4): A copy of the GRE certificate.

Deadline for application:
1
st
of March
Please observe that regular airmail may take up to four weeks.

Please send your application to: RWTH Aachen University; International Office; 52062
Aachen, Germany


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C. Selection fees

In order to participate in our selection procedure, you will have to pay a fee of 50 . This fee cannot be
refunded, irrespective of the result of the application. The fee will not be refunded in case of admission,
nor in case of an unsuccessful application due to a late or incomplete application or because the re-
quirements for admission are not met. If you want to apply again for a later semester, the fee becomes
due again.
You may pay this fee by cheque or by bank transfer. Please note the following information concerning
the methods of payment:

1) Cheque
Please enclose the cheque with your application documents. Write your name and your registration
number on the cheque.

2) Bank transfer

Payment within Germany Payment from abroad
Recipient: Kasse der RWTH Aachen
Bank: Sparkasse Aachen
Account number: 50724
Bank code: 390 500 00
Recipient: Kasse der RWTH Aachen,
Bank: Sparkasse Aachen
Address: Muensterplatz 7-9, 52059 Aachen
BIC/SWIFT-Code: AACSDE33
IBAN DE 49 39050 0000 0000 50724

For details of payment, please insert the following: 1) selecfee, 2) your name, 3) your registration num-
ber

Important: Please contact your local bank and inquire about charges for international transfers, and add
the respective amount to your transfer. Please understand that we can process your application
only after we have received the fee of 50 .


D. Masters programmes offered at RWTH Aachen University:

German-taught Master Programmes: English-taught Master Programmes:

Automotive Systems Engineering (Fahr-
zeugtechnik)
Chemieingenieurwesen (Chemical Enge-
neering)
Electrical Power Engineering (Elektrische
Energietechnik)
Energy Engeneering (Energietechnik)
Materialwissenschaften (Material Scien-
ce)
Metallurgical Eng. (Metallurgie und Werk-
stofftechnik)
Production Engineering (Produktions-
technik)
Software Systems Engineering

Biomedical Engineering*
Communications Engineering
Electrical Power Engineering
Media Informatics
Metallurgical Engineering
Software Systems Engineering

*You have to submit the GRE (General test) if you
wish to apply for the programmes marked with an
asterisk.


Please note that you have to pay a tuition fee of 500,- per semester for these Master pro-
grammes!

For further general information please check our webpage regularly (www.rwth-aachen.de).
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The following (English-taught) Master Programmes

Automotive Engineering*
Combustion Engines*
Production Systems Engineering*
Computer Aided Conception and Production of Machines Simulation*

will be administered by Aachen Global Academy, the Executive Education school of RWTH Aachen Uni-
versity under private law. Please note that they will charge 3.700,- per semester for these pro-
grammes.

The GRE test is required.

To get more detailed information please contact:
Master Office
RWTH International Academy
Aachen University
Eilfschornsteinstr. 18, Room 18
52062 Aachen
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 241 / 80-99367
Fax: +49(0) 241 / 80-92525
Email: education@aglac.de

Website:
www.master-mechanical-engineering.com