FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences
With more than 14,000 students, almost 2,000 graduates a year, ten faculties, more than 70 degree programmes, nine in-house and three affiliated institutes as well as four competence platforms, the FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences, with its Aachen and Jülich locations, is one of the biggest and most important universities of applied sciences in Germany. Around 250 professors as well as approximately 900 employees work here, in teaching, in research and in administration.
The FH Aachen offers its students a first-rate course of study that superbly prepares them for jobs in modern and trendsetting professions. Apart from the traditional MINT subjects, such as mathematics, informatics, natural sciences, and technology, the range of courses offered by the university also includes business studies and design. In line with market requirements, more than 70 Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes aren't just offered as full-time courses of study, there is also an ever increasing number of dual study programmes.
The university focuses on modern teaching which is guided by the latest didactic insights and utilises up-to-date methods such as e-learning. Students are provided with individual personal support which allows for an intense exchange of knowledge and experiences with the teaching staff. The incorporation of current research and development findings optimally prepares students for their professional careers after graduation.
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Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, North Rhine-Westphalia |
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| City | Aachen |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Students | ≈ 13,671 |
| Programmes | 15 programmes · 12 bachelor's, 3 master's, 4 in English |
| German for enrolment | B2 |
| Tuition fee |
€0 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (North Rhine-Westphalia), international students€0 Semester contribution€384.60
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €384.60 per semester |
| Application | Via uni-assist; bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 15.10 |
| Campuses | Campus Aachen, Campus Jülich |
Faculties
The faculty determines the campus, the language of its programmes and the admission committee that evaluates your grades. Requirements can differ between faculties of the same university.
Programmes
All 15 programmes →How to apply
The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.
- 1Check your school-leaving certificateDirect admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
- 2German B2 and a certificateDSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
- 3Application via uni-assistBachelor's until 15.07, master's until 15.10. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 4Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.
What it costs to study
| Tuition fee | €0 per semester for international students |
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| Tuition fee of the federal state (North Rhine-Westphalia), international students | €0 |
| Semester contribution | €384.60 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Campuses
About the campuses in detail →A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.
Studying in Aachen: housing, transport, costs →If you don't meet the requirements yet
Two typical stops: a school certificate without direct admission and German below the required level. Both can be solved within a year, but plan them before you apply, not after a rejection.
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