MSc Computer Science

Overview

No tuition fee beyond the semester contribution, which makes this one of the lowest-cost routes into a top-100 computer science department. Research areas span theoretical CS, software engineering, media informatics and embedded systems.

Tuition & fees

Tuition

No tuition fee

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Semester contribution

€320 / semester

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Estimated living cost

€900 / month

Indicative estimate for Aachen, not a university figure.

Admission requirements

• Bachelor in computer science or an equivalent qualification
• Minimum 80 ECTS in computer science subjects
• Proof of mathematics coursework (analysis, linear algebra, discrete structures)
• uni-assist preliminary review (VPD) for non-German degrees

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Language requirements

Language: English

• IELTS 6.0
• TOEFL iBT 80

Application deadline

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Program structure

120 ECTS

1. 1Four elective areas chosen from eight research fields
2. 2Two seminars and one practical lab
3. 3Non-technical elective (languages, entrepreneurship, ethics)
4. 4Master's thesis (30 ECTS)

Scholarships

• RWTH Scholarships for International Students

  €750–€1,000/month for up to 12 months

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About the university

Germany's largest technical university and the traditional engineering feeder for German industry. Strong mechanical, electrical and process engineering, with a growing English-taught master offering.

Founded

1870

Students

47,000

International students

27%

Living in Aachen

A compact university city on the Belgian and Dutch borders, with markedly lower rent than Munich or Frankfurt.

Application steps

1. 1Check whether the program applies directly or through uni-assist — most international master applications go through uni-assist.
2. 2Have your degree certificates and transcripts translated and certified, then submit them for preliminary review.
3. 3Upload the language certificate (IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught, TestDaF/DSH for German-taught).
4. 4Submit the online application before the deadline and pay the uni-assist handling fee where it applies.
5. 5After admission, open a blocked account, take out health insurance and book a visa appointment.

Official sources

• RWTH Aachen University — feesSample data — not verified
• RWTH Aachen University — application datesSample data — not verified
• RWTH Aachen University — entry requirementsSample data — not verified