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RWTH Aachen University: Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (2026 /27)

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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.

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Technical University (public)
of international students
28%
No. of students (2022)
47,521
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Most Selective Study Programs at RWTH Aachen University

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 10 Most Selective Programs (based on Numerus Clausus)

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Winter Semester 2025/2026
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Numerus ClaususAdH-ScoreAcceptance rate
1
Molekulare und Angewandte Biotechnologie
language Bachelor of Science
1.3
no selection quota
6%
2
Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie
language Master of Science
1.4
no selection quota
3%
3
Psychologie
language Master of Science
1.8
no selection quota
7%
4
Business Administration
languagelanguage Bachelor of Science
2.0
no selection quota
7%
5
Architektur
language Bachelor of Science
2.1
no selection quota
15%
6
Biologie, Lehramt an Gymnasien und Gesamtschulen
language Bachelor of Science
2.2
no selection quota
15%
7
Sprach- und Kommunikationswissenschaft
language Bachelor of Arts
2.3
no selection quota
15%
8
Lehr- und Forschungslogopädie
language Master of Science
3.1
no selection quota
115%
9
Geschichte - Lehramt an Gymnasien und Gesamtschulen
language Bachelor of Arts
3.2
no selection quota
27%
10
Biologie, Lehramt am Berufskolleg
language Bachelor of Science
3.3
no selection quota
44%
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Most Selective Universities & RWTH Aachen

language All German Universities

Share of admission-restricted programs
1
97%
University of Education Ludwigsburg
University of Education Ludwigsburg
2
92%
University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd
University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd
3
91%
Hochschule der Medien
Hochschule der Medien
4
89%
University of Education Karlsruhe
University of Education Karlsruhe
5
86%
HTWK Leipzig
HTWK Leipzig
...
131
13%
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language Universities in North Rhine- Westphalia

Share of admission-restricted programs
1
86%
German Sport University Cologne
German Sport University Cologne
2
70%
University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf
University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf
3
58%
University of Cologne
University of Cologne
4
36%
Hochschule Bielefeld - University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Hochschule Bielefeld - University of Applied Sciences and Arts
5
35%
University of Münster
University of Münster
...
21
13%
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RWTH Aachen 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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