# Exchange and Study Abroad at RWTH

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### Welcome to Aachen

Aachen is a beautiful historic city at the heart of Europe that offers a vibrant student life and international flair.

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### Your Exchange at RWTH

RWTH welcomes international exchange and project students. Enhance your future career with a semester abroad at our University.

## Your Path to RWTH Aachen University

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Copyright: © Alexander Müller

### RWTH Aachen University

With 45,000 students, 10 faculties, and 260 institutes, RWTH is one of Europe’s largest universities dedicated to industry-focused research.

[Read More: RWTH Aachen University](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/wir/~emp/Profil/lidx/1/)

Copyright: © Martin Braun

### Incoming Student Services

Do you need more information about organizing an exchange semester at RWTH? Feel free to contact our Incoming Student Services team.

[Read More: Incoming Student Services](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/studium/Im-Studium/Internationales/~bqtq/Exchange-Incomings/lidx/1/)

Copyright: © Stefan Hense

### Exchange Programs and Application Info

Learn how to apply and understand the application processes for all exchange programs.

[Read More: Exchange Programs and Application Info](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/studium/Im-Studium/Internationales/Exchange-Incomings/~kwgb/Bewerbung/lidx/1/)

Copyright: © Martin Braun

### Choosing Your Courses

Learn more about courses in your field at RWTH and the language or subject requirements you may need to meet.

[Read More: Choosing Your Courses](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/studium/Im-Studium/Internationales/Exchange-Incomings/Bewerbung/~iprm/Fachliche-Vorbereitung/lidx/1/)

Copyright: © Thilo Vogel

### Scholarships for Incoming Students

See whether you’re eligible for scholarships that can help support your stay in Aachen.

[Read More: Scholarships for Incoming Students](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/studium/Im-Studium/~ehg/Stipendien-Foerderung/lidx/1/)

Copyright: © RWTH Aachen

### Accommodation in Aachen

Every exchange student is responsible for arranging their own accommodation in Aachen. Our Housing Team is happy to support you in your search.

[Read More: Accommodation in Aachen](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/studium/Vor-dem-Studium/~egp/Wohnen-in-Aachen/lidx/1/)

## Student Life at RWTH and in Aachen

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### Welcome Week for International Students

The extensive orientation program at the beginning of each semester is the perfect opportunity to get to know the University and the city and to make new friends.

[Read More: Welcome Week for International Students](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/studium/Im-Studium/Studieneingangsphase/~bpqj/Welcome-Week-fuer-internationale-Studier/lidx/1/)

### BeBuddy Mentoring Program

This thriving peer-to-peer student mentoring program teams up local students with new international students to help them get a successful start in Aachen.

[Read More: BeBuddy Mentoring Program](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/studium/Im-Studium/Engagement-Freizeit/Engagement-International/BeBuddy/~bqxb/Mentees/lidx/1/)

Copyright: © Tamara Weber

### Student Clubs and Associations

We have a wide range of student associations and clubs to choose from. Meet new friends who share your hobbies or discover a new interest.

[Read More: Student Clubs and Associations](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/studium/Im-Studium/Engagement-Freizeit/~rsszo/Uebersicht-der-studentischen-Initiativen/lidx/1/)

Copyright: © Sarah Rauch

### University Sports Center

The center offers an extensive and affordable sports program for members of Aachen’s Universities. Qualified instructors train competitive athletes and teach fun and motivating fitness and movement classes.

[Read More: University Sports Center](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/referenziert/~brrcdh/Hochschulsport/lidx/1/)

## Information for Other Target Groups and Global Engagement

Copyright: © Martin Braun

### Information for Partner Universities

Helpful information for our partner universities, including a fact sheet and info about nominating participants.

[Read More: Partner Universities](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/studium/Im-Studium/Internationales/Exchange-Incomings/~eugv/Informationen-fuer-Partnerhochschulen/lidx/1/)

Copyright: © Fabian Erler

### Application for Admission

Earn a full bachelor’s or master’s degree at RWTH Aachen University—find out how to apply.

[Read More: Degree Students](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/studium/Vor-dem-Studium/~egg/Bewerbung-um-einen-Studienplatz/lidx/1/)

Copyright: © Martin Braun

### Welcome Center for International Researchers

The Welcome Center for International Researchers Team at RWTH supports international researchers in planning and implementing their research stay.

[Read More: Guest Researchers](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Zielgruppenportale/~hcbpq/Welcome-Center-fuer-internationale-Forsc/lidx/1/)

Copyright: © Annika Albrecht

### Network Initiatives and Global Engagement

Explore RWTH’s global partnerships, networks, and collaborative initiatives.

[Read More: Network Initiatives and Global Engagement](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/wir/Profil/~bure/Internationalisierung/lidx/1/)

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