RWTH Aachen University

Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia

Heavily engineering-focused; very strong Indian community; lower cost of living than Munich.

QS World Rank: #99
THE World Rank: #105
Tuition + living: €0 tuition + €10k/year living
Indian students: ~1,500+
Country: 🇩🇪 Germany

Strong programs for Indian applicants

Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
Automotive
CS

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Studying in Germany — the broader picture

Visa: National Visa (D-type) → Residence Permit. Post-study work: Job-seeker visa — 18 months after graduation to find work. Convert to EU Blue Card for residency.. PR pathway: EU Blue Card → permanent residency (Niederlassungserlaubnis) after 21 months (B1 German) / 33 months (A1 German). Strongest non-English-speaking destination for Indian engineering / PG students.

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