RWTH Aachen University for Nigerian Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Located in Aachen, near Belgian and Dutch borders. Germany's largest technical university.
Fees & Deadline
Application deadline: July 15 for winter semester.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.7/5 (First Class or strong 2:1 UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. Many English-taught Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science. Very competitive — top 25% of undergraduate class required.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Application deadline: March 1 for summer semester; September 15 for winter semester. Decision time: 8–20 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 4/5. Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available. DAAD and DFG funding available. Strong industry PhD partnerships (RWTH has Europe's largest university-industry research campus).
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
Rolling — contact supervisor directly
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
DAAD Scholarship (Germany)
by German Academic Exchange Service · Masters, Phd
Learn more →RWTH Excellence Scholarship
by RWTH Aachen / Industry partners · Masters
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Can I study Engineering at RWTH Aachen with WAEC?
WAEC alone won't qualify you for direct undergraduate entry in Germany. You'd need to complete 1+ year at a Nigerian university first, then apply. For Masters, a Nigerian engineering degree allows direct application — but grades must be in the top 25% of your class.
Is RWTH Aachen really free?
Yes — RWTH charges no tuition fees even for non-EU international students. You only pay a semester contribution of ~€330, which includes a public transport pass for the entire NRW state region.
How hard is it to get into RWTH for Masters?
Very competitive for Engineering and CS — typically requires a GPA equivalent to first-class (top 25% of class). The application process includes GRE scores for some programmes. Apply well in advance as processing takes several months.
Tips for Applying to RWTH Aachen
RWTH Aachen is Europe's most industry-connected technical university and Germany's largest. It has direct research partnerships with companies like BMW, Bayer, Siemens, and Ford (Aachen is near Germany's industrial heartland). For Nigerian engineers seeking world-class, tuition-free education with strong industry connections, RWTH is one of the best options in the world. The DAAD scholarship is the primary route to funding.
Official source: RWTH Aachen University ↗Plan Your Germany Student Visa
Check visa requirements, documents and costs for Nigerian passport holders applying to Germany.
Cost of Living in Aachen
One of Germany's cheapest university cities. Student halls from €250.
Included in the semester ticket (NRW network).