RWTH Business School: Rankings, Courses, Admissions, Tuition Fee, Cost of Attendance & Scholarships

RWTH Business School: Rankings, Courses, Admissions, Tuition Fee, Cost of Attendance & Scholarships

Aachen, North Rhine-WestphaliaLocation
SchoolSchool type
Estd1388established year
Public
7.3/10

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Business Administration Application Deadline For Summer Intake
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RWTH Business School is a popular business institute and the business wing of the RWTH Aachen University, the largest university of technology in the country. Students can seek admission to three degree courses and 29 certificate programs at RWTH Business School. It follows a semester based academic calendar.

The business school is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). It is one of the few universities in the nation to have this international seal. With over 75% international students, the school reflects a multicultural learning environment. As an international applicant, you need to demonstrate proficiency in English or German through exams to study in Germany.

RWTH Business School Rankings

  • #165 in QS World University Rankings, 2023.
  • #63 in Graduate Employability Ranking by QS World Ranking, 2023.
  • #49 in Statistics and Operational Research by QS World Ranking, 2023.
  • #151-200 in Business and Management Studies by QS World Ranking, 2023.

Highlights

Institution type Public
Location Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Campus setting Urban
Establishment year 2016
Accreditation agency Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Parent institution RWTH Aachen University
Total students 250
Percentage of international students 75%
Type of program Degree and certificate
Intake type Semester wise

RWTH Business School Campus and Accommodations

The university campus is divided into two areas, namely Midtown and Melaten. The campus is located between major European capitals. This provides the students with various facilities including restaurants, cafes, museums and clubs. Thus, it provides a lively atmosphere for more than 50,000 students who are part of the institution. The campus has various clubs run by and for the students.

RWTH Business School Accommodation

Various off-campus students accommodation options in Germany are available for the students which includes apartments, studios and flats. The apartments are fully furnished and located in a safe place with a bus stop right next to the apartment complex. There are a total of 221 apartments styled in two different types varying in sizes and monthly rent.

Apartment type-1 and type-2 have fully furnished with self contained bathroom, kitchenette and internet connection. Apartment type-1 has a monthly rent of almost 340 Euro (~29,498) whereas apartment type 2 has a monthly rent of 390 Euro (~33,800 INR).

RWTH Business School Programs

The school offers degree and certificate programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The school offers three degree programs and 29 certificate programs. The school conducts the programs in German and English. The school is known for its variety of MBA programs.

RWTH Business School Application Process

How to apply?

Application Portal - Online application 

Application Fee – No Fee

Basic Admission Requirements:

  • Transcripts of academic records
  • CV
  • Motivation letter
  • Two LOR
  • Work experience of at least 12 months
  • University degree certificate
  • English language certificate
  • Supplementary sheet. 

English Proficiency Requirements 

Minimum English proficiency test scores required for admission are given below: 

English Proficiency Test Minimum Score Required
TOEFL iBT 90
TOEFL PBT 577
IELTS 5.5

RWTH Business School Cost of Attendance

In comparison to other European countries, the cost of living in Germany is reasonable. The payment of the entire tuition fee has to be made in 3-6 installments depending on the choice and duration of the program. Estimated cost of attendance for the RWTH Business School are given below: 

Expense Amount (in EUR)
Tuition Fee 9,000-30,000
Social Contribution Fee 280 per semester
Rent (including utility costs) 430 per month
Food and General expenses 400 per month
Compulsory Fee 17.50
Mobile phone contract 20
Internet Fees 20
Health Insurance 95
Liability Insurance 6
Total 20,000 (equivalent of minimum annual expense)

RWTH Business School Scholarships

The institute provides various awards and scholarships in Germany for international students. The RWTH Business School scholarship is provided to excellent students, technology leaders and entrepreneurs as well as social engagers. It offers several scholarships of 2500 EUR (~2.16 lakh INR). Partial study loans are provided to the students externally in partnership with funding agencies like DAAD.

Students can also take advantage of the early bird discount for paying their fees. International students can also take student jobs for full-time or part-time by working 20 hours per week. There are also some religious as well as country specific scholarships available. There are various external scholarships provided by German Political Parties such as (SPD) - Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, (CDU) – Konrad-Adenauer Foundation, (Die Linke) – Rosa-Luxemburg Foundation and (FDP) – Friedrich-Naumann Foundation. Details of some partial scholarships and study loans available for students are given in the table below:

Scholarship Name Eligibility Criteria Amount Awarded
DAAD-STIBET Matching Fund Applicable to bachelor’s and master’s students who work to cover monthly expenses. 400 EUR per month (up to 3 months every year)
DAAD Scholarship for International Students Applicable to postgraduate and doctoral students from selected countries. Variable
Scholarship from educations.com Applicable to master’s degree students from any country at a European University. 5000 EUR

RWTH Business School Alumni

RWTH alumni engages in various events like Exchange Ideas and Alumni Talk. RWTH Business School is a young institution, but the RWTH Aachen University has a remarkable list of alumni that includes:

  • Peter Debye – Nobel Laureate,
  • Helmut Zahn – Nominated for Nobel Prize
  • BJ Habibie – Third President of Indonesia.

RWTH Business School Placements

The Career Service department of the university offers support to the students by giving them access to a broad network of business contacts and cooperation partners in all sectors of economy. After graduation, the students have many opportunities as executives in established companies or as entrepreneurs. It also helps students by organizing events and workshops aimed at career training. The school is ranked #63 in Graduate Employability Rankings, 2023 by QS World Universities.

RWTH Business School is one of the best business institutions in Europe for several reasons. Despite being a young institution, the school’s programs has been ranked among the top institutions by various reputed agencies. With an average cost of studying and various scholarship availabilities it became one of the prime attractions for the young aspirants willing to pursue business programs in Germany.

RWTH Business School Program Fees & Deadlines

ProgramImportant DatesFeesEligibilityFinancial Aid
Start Date For Winter Semester 2025 (1st Oct 2025)
Application Deadline For Winter Intake (1st May 2025)
INR 3,016/Yr
EUR 30 /Yr
GPA: 2.5, TOEFL:90, IELTS: 6.0
Application Deadline For Summer Intake (1st Sep 2025)
Start and End Date For Summer Semester 2025 (30th Sep 2025)
Application Deadline For Winter Intake (1st Mar 2026)
Start and End Date For Winter Semester 2025 (31st Mar 2026)
INR 3,016/Yr
EUR 30 /Yr
GPA: 2.5, TOEFL:90, IELTS: 6.0
Start Date For Winter Semester 2025 (1st Oct 2025)
Application Deadline For October Intake (31st Aug 2025)
INR 3,016/Yr
EUR 30 /Yr
GPA: 2.5, TOEFL:90, IELTS: 6.0
Start and End Date For Summer Semester 2025 (30th Sep 2025)
Application Deadline For Winter Intake (1st Mar 2026)
INR 3,016/Yr
EUR 30 /Yr
GPA: 2.5, TOEFL:90, IELTS: 6.0
Application Deadline For The Summer Intake (20th Apr 2025)
INR 73,279/Yr
EUR 729 /Yr
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2 years
Application Deadline For The Winter Intake (1st Mar 2025)
INR 73,279/Yr
EUR 729 /Yr
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Application Deadline For The Summer Intake (20th Apr 2025)
INR 73,279/Yr
EUR 729 /Yr
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Application Deadline For The Winter Intake (1st Mar 2025)
INR 73,279/Yr
EUR 729 /Yr
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Application Deadline For The Summer Intake (20th Apr 2025)
INR 73,279/Yr
EUR 729 /Yr
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Application Deadline For The Summer Intake (20th Apr 2025)
INR 73,279/Yr
EUR 729 /Yr
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2 years
On Campus
German
Full Time
Exam Scores: TOEFL90|IELTS5.5
INR 73,279/YrEUR 729 /Yr

Master of Science [M.S] Management and Engineering - Residential Track

18 months
On Campus
English
Full Time
Exam Scores: TOEFL90|IELTS6.0|PTE60
INR 73,279/YrEUR 729 /Yr
18 months
Distance
English
Full Time
Exam Scores: TOEFL90|IELTS6.0|PTE60
INR 73,279/YrEUR 729 /Yr
3 years
On Campus
German
Full Time
Exam Scores: IELTS6.5
INR 73,279/YrEUR 729 /Yr

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RWTH Business School Ranking

201920182017

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Overall 306 out of 1021 in Global Ranking

#14 out of 34 in Germany 2019

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RWTH Business School Ratings

Based on 2 Students Rating

7.3 out of 10
8.0/10Academic
6.5/10Accommodation
9.5/10Faculty
9.0/10Infrastructure
7.0/10Placement
8.0/10Social Life

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Campus Life

8

  • The campus is lively and has a lot of clubs based on your interests. There will be some or the other event going on since this is the largest technical university in Germany. Keep in mind that you need to move out of the city to find a job opportunity since this is a student city with this university spread all over Aachen.
  • You have a sports center and all the other facilities that a typical university has but it'll be crowded. You'll have to attend meet-and-greet events, networking events with beer and snacks, and events at a startup ecosystem in Aachen called Collective Incubator. You'll have everything but it depends on how and how much you use those facilities.

academic: 8/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 7/10
placement: 8/10

RP
8.0 /10

Campus Life

10

  • It's hard to state the exact number of campuses, but it should be around 7-8.
  • In terms of facilities, there's a university library, sports centre, and language centre, but there aren't any medical services.
  • So, there are some events and activities that are always happening at the technical university, but I can't comment on that since I am not a part of the technical university.
  • However, when it comes to the business school, we as well have a lot of happening events all round the year—we have summer party, a course party, meet & eat, christmas parties, etc.

Fees

  • As far as the fees is concerned, it can be broken down in two bits:
    • 1. The tuition fees, which are about 30.000 euros and are paid in equal installments per semester (3 semesters).
    • 2. The other thing is the semester contribution, which is around 350 euros, paid per semester and is basically a charge for your semester ticket- that allows you to travel through Germany without any ticket.
  • Talking about the monthly expenses, one can live in Aachen comfortably with around 1000 euros per month, inclusive of rent, food, insurance, outings, etc. ( This could sometime be more or less depending if you're taking any external paid classes, for instance language classes.)

academic: 8/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 6/10
placement: 6/10
extracurricular: 8/10

RWTH Business School Scholarships


NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
MAWISTA ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 5.9 L/Yr$6,691Level Of StudyBachelorTypeEasy-to-Apply
Friedrich Ebert Foundation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
German Chancellor FellowshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Humboldt Research FellowshipScholarship per student₹ 2.5 L/Yr$2,900Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
British Council IELTS Award 2023Scholarship per student₹ 11.4 L/Yr$13,047Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Kurt Hansen Science ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 8.7 L/Yr$10,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeNeed-Based

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Attendance Cost

₹146,558

attendance cost

The table shows average yearly cost of attendance for international students. Amount may vary with the course opted, nature of accommodation, and personal spending habits of a candidate.Check Program wise Fees

Tuition fees
Undergraduate Programs
₹146,558 / Year
Post Graduate Program
₹146,558 / Year

RWTH Business School Campus Location


+49-241-809-9367
Telephone
Campus-Boulevard 30, 52074 Aachen
Address

Nearby This Campus

  • Bus Station
  • Train Station
  • Shopping Mall
  • Book Store
  • Airport

Bus Station

Aachen, Aachen, Campus Melaten (Physikzentrum)0.27 km
Aachen, Aachen, Rabentalweg (Mensa Vita)0.36 km
Aachen, Aachen, Wendlingweg0.48 km
Forckenbeckstr0.50 km
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Shopping Mall

scoutBAR1.72 km
Aachener Weihnachtsmarkt2.69 km
Pure By Micha2.78 km
Kapuzinergraben GmbH&Co.KG2.96 km
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Airport

Aixtaxi Aachen Airport Taxi7.41 km

Train Station

Aachen West1.69 km
Aachen Schanz station2.38 km
Aachen Hbf.3.47 km
Kohlscheid5.81 km

Book Store

Der Buchladen Laurensberg1.98 km
Antiquariat Sabine Keune2.57 km
Dom Shop - Einhard am Dom2.67 km
Schmetz am Dom Kinder- und Jugendbuchhandlung2.79 km
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● All distance are measured radially. Actual distance may vary

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