RWTH Aachen University Courses and Fees 2026

• There are student dorms available in the university. But due to the large number of students indians rarely get a place in the dorms. Firstly, there are a large number of students looking for student dorms and the dorms try to maintain diversity in the student dorm, avoiding too many students from one country in the dorm. Due to these regulations and the large number of indians applying for student dorms, it becomes extremely difficult to find a place at the student dorm. One has to be on the waitlist for almost a year and may still not get a place in the student dorm.
• There are student associations to help in searching for accommodation but one has to search oneself. Associations or others can just provides leads or answer queries to some questions and cannot provide any concrete accommodation options
• For student dorms rent ranges from 250 Eur to 500 Eur. Some student dorms also provide accommodations for students with families, which might be a little expensive but way lower in cost compared to private apartments.
• I would suggest registering for the student dorm waiting list already when one makes the application for the course and keeping renewing it every month without fail. Once the waitlist number reaches single digits, approach the specific student dorm and ask for available options.
• The student dorms are spread out all over the city and not concentrated in a particular area.
• A strong suggestion would be to find an accommodation as close to the university as possible in the same city and not in the neighbouring city. Living far away might make you not get involved in the ongoing campus events and lose out on the opportunities to experience university life.
• Beware of scams asking to transfer money as a caution deposit and rent before having a look at the apartment and signing the contract. Transfer the money only after signing the contract and meeting the landlord in person or someone meets on your behalf. Talk with the prospective flatmates to be sure that the advertisement is legitimate. There are a lot of scams done by people taking advantage of the accommodation crisis in Germany.

• Applications like WG-Gesucht, ImmoScout24, whatsapp groups, known contacts
• 400 in 2022; now I would say 500. Rarely for 3-sharing apartments do you end up in the €350-400€ range. Only rent, water and heating. Electricity and Internet usually our responsibility
• Extremely high demand due to high intake; it's better if you know the language
• No specific regions for Indians, distributed throughout the city
• Have patience; do not rush into decisions that might be scams. find other Indians to possibly scout the area if possible
   

• There are a lot of options to find the accommodation. I find it with the help of an app named WG. University also provides student dorm facilities; students need to apply through a website to get them. I am paying around 400 euros per month for my 2-shared apartment of 62 m². It includes the rent, electricity, gas, water, wifi, radio tax and heating cost. There are a lot of scams ongoing while searching for accommodation here; that was my challenge while finding one.
• The best thing is my accommodation is near to the university's main building; I can access it within a 7-minute walk. There is a bus stop near to my apartment within 200m and a railway station within a 10-minute walk, as well as 3 supermarkets and other shops.

• You can use the university website to apply for student dorms, WG-Gesucht, and other relevant apps. Challenges would be that the process is highly time-consuming and fake ads. Make sure you pay the amount in person after coming here if you don't find the opportunity to be reliable.
• One suggestion would be to make friends in Aachen through LinkedIn who will be your senior so that he can assist you, guide you, recommend you, and possibly check the accommodation options if it's genuine.

• I choose Off-Campus accommodation, since the price of On- Campus is high and the resources are limited. Initially through AISA housing group for Indians, later used WG Gesucht application to find accommodation. 
• My monthly rent will be 480 EUR with all amenities such as washmachine, dryer, electricity, gas, heater, wifi. 
• My suggestion would be to apply for Studentenwerk dorms at the beginning of the year. The prices would be cheaper compared to normal apartments.
• My accommodation is 3 kms from the university and easy accessibility of public transport, most Indians stay in City Center areas.
   

• I have an off campus accommodation which I found it through online website which is the usual practice in Germany.
• The monthly rent for my current accommodation is 450 euros which include the rent, electricity, heating cost and the cost of Wifi.
• Finding an accommodation is really tough and the main challenge is to find the one that fits your budget and needs, you also need to get it verified and ensure it is not an internet scam. Advice for future students is to start finding accommodation 3-4 months early and you might have to pay extra rent for an extra month and do that as it will be worth it. 
• My accommodation is 20-25 mins away from the university but the busses run at the interval of 10-12 minutes so it is not an issue.

• I found my accommodation through the online website called wg-gesucht. New ads are posted there everyday but the competition is very high. One needs to sell themselves very well to be considered for the application.
• 420 EUR rent, including wifi, electricity, heating and water charges.
• Finding an accommodation in the area close to the required amenities like bus stop, market etc was a challenge.
• My recommendation would be to start early, at least 3 months before the start of your course and include your hobbies and interests in the initial message.
• My accommodation is currently 10 mins by walk from the campus.
   

Masters at RWTH was a dream come true for me. More than any technical or educational learning, I gained life lessons. Educationally, the most beneficial part was my master thesis. I enjoyed working hands-on at the laboratories. Germany is a suitable destination for higher studies, if you want value for your money and you don't wish to drown in student debt. Make every day count- you will have to grab opportunities, they will not come to you easily. Be aware of the job market beforehand and seek help when required. Master the german language if you want to settle down after your masters.

It still gives me goosebumps to even think that I am studying in Germany in the most prestigious universities in the world. So my experience here after coming in Germany at a RWTH was quite thrilling and I was really really intrigued and baffled by the whole educational system that is prevailing in RWTH Aachen here in Germany so I am really proud to be a part of it.

My overall experience at RWTH Aachen has been nothing short of exceptional!! The research opportunities, amazing faculty, and a diverse international community enriched my academic journey. No to mention the support from the student bodies during the difficult times, especially the pandemic. In a nutshell, my time there has been transformative, and I am grateful for the invaluable experiences and friendships I've gained.