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Indian students at RWTH Aachen University

World-class engineering — mechanical, electrical, CS with direct Ford and automotive industry connections

Updated 13 August 2026

Location
Aachen
Type
Excellence University #2 Engineering
Monthly rent
€750–1,100
APS Required
Yes

🎓 About RWTH Aachen University for Indian students

World-class engineering — mechanical, electrical, CS with direct Ford and automotive industry connections. The university has an active Indian student community accessible via our WhatsApp group.

📋 Application checklist

Get APS certificate — start 5+ months before deadline
Prepare degree certificate + certified German translation
Apply via uni-assist or direct university portal
Open blocked account (e.g. Fintiba, Expatrio or Coracle)
Apply for student visa at German embassy — 6–8 weeks before
Book temporary accommodation for first 2 weeks
Do Anmeldung within 14 days of arrival
Register with TK or AOK student health insurance (about €145/mo)
Collect Steuer-ID when it arrives (2–4 weeks after Anmeldung)
Immatrikulieren (enrol) at university with all documents

💶 Monthly budget in Aachen

Rent (room or small flat)€750–1,100/mo est.
Groceries€150–250
Health insurance€140–150 (student rate)
Transport (semester ticket incl.)€0–80
Eating out / personal€150–250
Total estimate€1,200–1,850/mo

🔧 Student tools

🏦 Blocked Account 📋 APS Guide 📊 Budget Planner 📈 Grade Converter

💬 Connect

Find Indian students at RWTH Aachen University.

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ℹ️ Verify with official sources. Admission requirements change each semester — always check the university international office website before applying.

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