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Aachen: International Programs with Admission Restriction — Numerus Clausus/NC (2026/27)

Aachen: International Programs with NC

Aachen: International Programs with NC

Aachen offers international students a uniquely European experience in a compact, historic city located at the intersection of Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. This tri-border location shapes daily life, with Maastricht and Liège just 30 minutes away and Brussels under an hour by train. The cityscape blends centuries of history with a vibrant student culture. Aachen Cathedral, Germany's first UNESCO World Heritage Site and the coronation church of Charlemagne, stands alongside lively squares, independent cafés, and a thriving nightlife centered around the famous Pontstraße.

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For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).
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Top 6 Most Selective International Programs in Aachen (based on Numerus Clausus)

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Winter Semester 2025/2026
Winter Semester 2024/2025
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Numerus ClaususAdH-ScoreAcceptance rate
1
RWTH Aachen University
Business Administration
languagelanguage Bachelor of Science
2.0
no selection quota
7%
2
RWTH Aachen University
Sustainable Management - Water and Energy
language Master of Science
3.4
no selection quota
63%
3
RWTH Aachen University
English B.A., Vocational School Teacher
languagelanguage Bachelor of Arts
3.6
no selection quota
19%
4
RWTH Aachen University
English B.A., Gymnasium and Gesamtschule Teacher
languagelanguage Bachelor of Arts
3.6
no selection quota
29%
5
RWTH Aachen University
Management, Business and Economics
languagelanguage Master of Science
no selection quota
32.6
36%
6
RWTH Aachen University
Battery Science and Technology in Engineering
language Master of Science
no selection quota
11
167%
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Most selective universities with international programs in Aachen

Top 4 most selective Aachen universities with international programs

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Share of admission-restricted international programs
1
55%
FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences
FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences
2
20%
RWTH Business School
RWTH Business School
3
17%
RWTH Aachen University
RWTH Aachen University
4
13%
RWTH International Academy
RWTH International Academy
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Most Selective Cities with international programs & Aachen

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Share of admission-restricted international programs
1
92%
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Pforzheim
2
87%
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Lüneburg
3
85%
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Worms
4
80%
Schwäbisch Gmünd coat of arms
Schwäbisch Gmünd
5
75%
Furtwangen coat of arms
Furtwangen
...
67
23%
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Share of admission-restricted international programs
1
67%
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2
57%
Mönchengladbach coat of arms
Mönchengladbach
3
50%
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Kamp-Lintfort
4
42%
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Kleve
5
40%
Jülich coat of arms
Jülich
...
12
23%
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RWTH Aachen University
Aachen
"University of Excellence" Top 100 worldwide Top 5 national

Automotive Enginееring 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
3 semesters
Duration
FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences
Aachen

International Business Develoрmеnt 
languagelanguageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
RWTH Aachen University
Aachen
"University of Excellence" Top 100 worldwide Top 5 national

Battery Science and Technology in Enginееring 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences
Aachen

International Automotive Enginееring 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 31 May/15 Jul (Winter) - 30 Nov (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
null semester
Duration
FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences
Aachen

Global Business and Econοmiсs 
languageBachelor of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
6 semesters
Duration
RWTH Aachen University
Aachen
"University of Excellence" Top 100 worldwide Top 5 national

Sustainable Management - Water and Enеrgу 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences
Aachen

International Businеss Studiеs 
languageBachelor of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
6 - 8 semesters
Duration
FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences
Aachen

Aerospace Enginееring 
languagelanguageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
3 semesters
Duration
RWTH Aachen University
Aachen
"University of Excellence" Top 100 worldwide Top 5 national

Management, Business and Econοmiсs 
languagelanguageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
RWTH Aachen University
Aachen
"University of Excellence" Top 100 worldwide Top 5 national

Business Аdministratiοn 
languagelanguageBachelor of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
6 semesters
Duration
RWTH Aachen University
Aachen
"University of Excellence" Top 100 worldwide Top 5 national

European Mining Cοursе 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
€ 91 - 182 / 2,239 - 3,932
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
RWTH International Academy
RWTH Aachen University · Aachen
"University of Excellence" Top 100 worldwide Top 5 national

Smart Production Engineering (SРΕ) 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 01 Mar/15 Jul (Winter)
€ 6,000
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
RWTH Aachen University
Aachen
"University of Excellence" Top 100 worldwide Top 5 national

English B.A., Vocational School Teaсhеr 
languagelanguageBachelor of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
6 semesters
Duration
FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences
Aachen

International Business Studies (8-sеmеstrig) 
languagelanguageBachelor of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
8 semesters
Duration
RWTH Business School
RWTH Aachen University · Aachen
"University of Excellence" Top 100 worldwide Top 5 national

Digitalization & Industrial Сhangе 
languageMaster of Business Administration

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
€ 11,666
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
3 semesters
Duration
RWTH Aachen University
Aachen
"University of Excellence" Top 100 worldwide Top 5 national

English B.A., Gymnasium and Gesamtschule Teaсhеr 
languagelanguageBachelor of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
6 semesters
Duration
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25.3 km
40% admission-restricted international programs
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67% admission-restricted international programs
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57% admission-restricted international programs
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0% admission-restricted international programs
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67% admission-restricted international programs
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34% admission-restricted international programs
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Aachen International Programs with NC: Glossary

Numerus Clausus (NC)
This Latin term means “limited number” and indicates that a program has restricted admission. In other words, not all applicants can be accepted, so selection is usually based on grades or other criteria when demand exceeds available spots.
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Aachen International Programs with NC & Living Costs

⌀ 440 Euros
11% below German average
Room in a shared apartment in Aachen
600
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National average
€493
€488
Karlsruhe
€440
Aachen
€409
Braunschweig
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