Research and education in exciting surroundings
Study and scientific research are close relations of Aachen. From its rich tradition of colleges and other seats of learning. A network of institutes for research and development has grown which maintain close links with industry and commerce. And the centre for technology and natural sciences (the Rheinisch Westfälische Technische Hochschule) covers numerous academic activities and has a medical faculty.
The Fachhochschule Aachen turns out engineers, scientists and designers. The Catholic Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen concentrates on the social sciences and social pedagogy. At the Aachen department of the 'Hochschule für Musik' of Cologne, musicians study and start out on the road to success. Many beginning their careers at Aachen's theatre.
