With over 60,000 students at RWTH and FH Aachen, the city of Aachen is considered the student city par excellence. While RWTH Aachen is one of Germany's elite universities as part of an excellence initiative, FH Aachen with its Aachen and Jülich campuses is also one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Germany.
Aachen is a city of science. The universities with their more than 60,000 students and 12,000 employees, neighboring research institutes and innovative companies are a major advertisement for the city of Aachen. As the engine of progress, their research strength and entrepreneurial spirit make Aachen one of the strongest business locations in Germany in terms of start-ups and a globally renowned location for innovation. At the same time, the universities shape the cityscape and, together with their students, are a formative social and cultural element in Aachen.
Canteen, accommodation, BAFÖG and daycare - Studierendenwerk Aachen offers an all-round service for students in Aachen and Jülich. So you are well equipped for everyday university life!
Studying should be possible for everyone without restrictions. The university therefore pays particular attention to the special requirements of students with disabilities or chronic illnesses and offers individual advice and services for affected students
On this page, international students can find information about visas, registration, health insurance, residence permits, working during their studies and much more about studying and living in Aachen or Jülich.
Illuminating excellence: The entire city ticks to the rhythm of its universities, of research and development. "Future Lab Aachen" makes it visible.
The housewarming party is already planned? Please don't forget to register your primary residence and thus save the second residence tax, 12% of the basic rent. You can apply for housing benefit and a certificate of eligibility for housing as well as exemption from radio and television fees at the Citizens' Service. The service also helps with vehicle registration, certifications and the issuing of a certificate of good conduct, as well as registration certificates. The resident parking permit can be applied for online if the primary residence is registered in Aachen.
