RWTH Aachen University: Application Deadlines (2026/27)

RWTH Aachen

RWTH Aachen University, founded in 1870, has grown into one of Europe’s leading universities for science, engineering, and technology, with around 40,000 students and a global reputation for cutting-edge research and strong industry collaboration. But how did it become what it is today?

The answer lies in RWTH Aachen’s commitment to scientific excellence, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Driven by strong research networks and the intellectual curiosity of its academic staff, RWTH tackles some of the world’s most pressing challenges — from sustainable energy and health technologies to mobility, computational science, and advanced materials.

Supported by Germany’s prestigious Excellence Initiative, RWTH strategically expanded its strengths in the natural sciences and promoted interdisciplinary research clusters. This laid the foundation for its transformation into an Integrated Interdisciplinary University of Technology – a place where engineering, science, and society converge.

The RWTH Aachen Campus is a testament to this evolution.

Type

Technical University (public)

of international students

28%

No. of students (2022)

47,521

Term model

SemesterTrimester

Application Deadlines for Winter Semester 2026/2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines at RWTH Aachen University for the Winter Semester 2026/2027.

Non-EU Students

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses	Still open for application
Master	15 July	15 January	<10% of Master programs
Bachelor	15 July	20 October	100% of Bachelor programs
MBA	15 July	15 January	50% of MBA programs
State Examination	31 May	No courses	0% of State Examination programs

Master

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

15 January

<10% still open for application

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

20 October

100% still open for application

MBA

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

15 January

50% still open for application

State Examination

Admission-restricted courses

31 May

Admission-free courses

No courses

0% still open for application

See all programs for Winter 2026/2027

Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Application Deadlines for Summer Semester 2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines at RWTH Aachen University for the Summer Semester 2027.

Non-EU Students

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses	Still open for application
Master	15 January	15 January	100% of Master programs
Bachelor	15 January	20 April	100% of Bachelor programs
MBA	15 January	15 January	100% of MBA programs
State Examination	No information	No courses	No information