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 deeply rooted in the city's self-image.
University landscape
Aachen is one of Europe's leading university and science regions. With seven universities, the city offers a unique environment for education, research and innovation. Over 60,000 students from all over the world characterize the cityscape and make Aachen a lively, international and future-oriented location.
In addition to excellent teaching, Aachen is characterized by a strong research landscape: Numerous research institutes - such as Forschungszentrum Jülich and Fraunhofer Institutes - cooperate closely with local universities and industry. This is how groundbreaking innovations and practical solutions for key future topics such as mobility, energy, health and digitalization are created in Aachen.
Aachen's university landscape stands for interdisciplinary work, international exchange and a close connection between science and business. This dynamic environment not only trains top talent, but also develops new technologies that are used worldwide.
Aachen brings science to life - in modern laboratories, in the technology and start-up center or in dialogue with urban society. This makes the city a driving force for sustainable progress and technological sovereignty in Europe.
Research landscape
Aachen is one of the leading research locations in Europe. The city combines an extraordinary density of renowned research institutions, including the institutes of the Fraunhofer and Leibniz Associations, Forschungszentrum Jülich and numerous research centers of RWTH Aachen University. Together with Aachen University of Applied Sciences and other partners, they shape a research landscape that radiates far beyond the region.
The focus is on key topics of the future: Artificial intelligence, sustainable mobility, energy and climate research, production technology, medical technology and digitalization. Aachen is developing solutions for global challenges - from climate-neutral cities and intelligent production systems to new approaches in health research.
The close networking of science, business and start-ups makes the location particularly dynamic and application-oriented. Research results flow directly into innovative products and services, strengthen competitiveness and create high-quality jobs.
With its unique diversity of research and a strong focus on transfer and innovation, Aachen is actively driving the development of pioneering technologies - and positioning itself as a pacesetter for sustainable change and technological progress in Germany and Europe.
Student city
Aachen is a real student city: over 60,000 students from all over the world study, research and live here. They shape the cityscape and give Aachen a young, international and open atmosphere. In addition to excellent education at seven universities, Aachen offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities - from festivals and theaters to sports and leisure activities in the countryside.
Students benefit from a well-connected city: short distances between lecture halls, libraries, cafés and parks make Aachen particularly attractive. Studierendenwerk Aachen is a central point of contact and provides support with affordable halls of residence, canteens and advice on all aspects of studying and everyday life.
Aachen is also an ideal location for professional life: the proximity to research institutions, start-ups and internationally active companies offers numerous opportunities for internships, part-time jobs and career entry.
Aachen lives from and with its students - in a city that combines science and quality of life and offers space for personal and professional development.
Science Office
Aachen is a city of science. With over 60,000 students, renowned universities and leading research institutions, our city is a flagship for science. Innovations that shape the future are created here - from pioneering research projects to start-ups. The universities not only shape the economy, but also the cityscape and cultural life.
As a hub between Aachen's universities, the economy and urban society, it is our task as a science office to harness this potential for Aachen:
1. networking
As an interface between universities, business, city administration, politics and society, we drive innovation, identify opportunities for cooperation and network stakeholders.
2. support technology and innovation transfer
The City of Science Aachen is full of bright minds - we make sure that their ideas don't stay in laboratories. Whether technology transfer or creative projects: The innovative drive and research spirit of our universities serves as an engine of progress and drives the city of tomorrow. We provide support in order to harness scientific findings for the further development of urban life.
3. making science visible
Together with the universities, we bring science out of the lecture halls and into city life. With exciting events, projects and collaborations, we bring innovation to life and bring the spirit of discovery of researchers to Aachen and the wider world. We make science visible, tangible and alive - for a city that lives and breathes science.