Studying in Aachen
In Aachen our catalogue has 3 universities with 32 programmes (11 in English), including RWTH Aachen University, FHA, HfMT. Public universities charge international students no tuition fee — only the semester contribution.
- Universities
- 3
- Language schools
- 1
- Tuition fee
- none
- Living costs per month
- €1,144–1,192
What to look for in Aachen
Universities, language courses and colleges — every section of the catalogue opens already filtered by Aachen.
Transport and everyday life
Students from third countries may work 140 full or 280 half days a year. The minimum wage is €13.90 an hour since 2026.
Statutory health insurance at the student rate is required for enrolment at a university.
Living costs
Costs in detail →A student's month: rent, health insurance, food and transport. The difference is almost entirely in housing.
Universities in Aachen
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Language schools in Aachen
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Aachen and other cities
All cities →The difference between cities is almost entirely housing. Living costs «from» are with the cheapest housing we have data for — a place in a dormitory or a room in a WG.
Other cities of North Rhine-Westphalia
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