# Facts, Figures and Rankings: RWTH in Overview
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**Parent**: https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/studium/Vor-dem-Studium/~bdpsux/Internationale-Studieninteressierte/lidx/1/
Copyright: © Stefan Hense
How many students are currently enrolled at RWTH – and how has that number changed over the years? How many employees keep the University running, from admissions to research support? And where does RWTH stand in national and international rankings? On this page, you’ll find RWTH’s key facts and figures, along with current statistics, trends, and developments.
## Skip to content
- [Facts and Figures](#aaaaaaaaabpoywo)
- [Rankings](#aaaaaaaaabpozfl)
## Current Publications
These documents and additional PowerPoint presentations can be found in the download section of this page.
- [Table of Figures 2024 (de) (pdf: 5359kb)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaacvpztvf&download=1)
- [PowerPoint: RWTH in Figures – 2024 (pdf: 4773kb)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaabzgnqdj&download=1)
- [PowerPoint Including Graphics: The Big Picture in Figures 2024 – Print Version (pdf: 1452kb)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaoputfr&download=1)
- [Ranking Report – 2025 (de) (pdf: 1135kb)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaaaofvl&download=1)
- [Slide Set: Rankings Compact – 2026 – Print Version (pdf: 438kb)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaacejiwnx&download=1)
- [Number of Students Compact WS 2025/26 (de) (pdf: 1045kb)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaakdmewh&download=1)
## Facts and Figures
## Key Figures of RWTH Aachen University
### Academics in Winter Semester 2025/26
- 44,382 students in the winter semester of 2025/26
- 5,699 students in the first core semester for a Bachelor's degree, Bachelor's Teacher Training Programs or Medicine/Dentistry Staatsexamen
- 2,941 students in the first core semester for a Master's degree or Master's Teacher Training
- 15,811 international students from 141 countries
- 7.,458 graduates in the 2025 academic year – winter semester 2024/25 and summer semester 2025 combined
### Staff in 2024
- 569 professors
- 6,311 other academic staff (including externally funded staff)
- 2,991 non-faculty staff (including externally funded staff)
- 435 trainees
Data captured on December 1, 2024
### Institutions in 2024
- 9 faculties
- 260 institutes
- 13 Collaborative Research Centers and Transregios, 9 of which are host universities
- 41 Research Training Programs (including 10 DFG Research Training Groups)
### “Excellence Strategy" Competition of the German Federal and State Governments
- 3 Clusters of Excellence:
- The Fuel Science Center – FSC
- Internet of Production – IoP
- Matter and Light for Quantum Computing – ML4Q. A joint project between the University of Cologne (coordinating university), RWTH, the University of Bonn, and Forschungszentrum Jülich.
- Excellence University RWTH: "The Integrated Interdisciplinary University of Science and Technology – Knowledge. Impact. Networks."
### Annual Budget in 2024
- 1,255 million euros total annual budget, including
- 512 million euros in external funding
RWTH regularly publishes statistical reports that highlight key facts and figures about the University. These resources are designed to present important information clearly and accessibly – for both members of the RWTH community and anyone interested in learning more about us. They also provide the foundation for the University’s planning and management tools.
### Table of Figures
The Table of Figures brings together core data from the previous academic and financial years. It offers a comprehensive snapshot of the University, including student enrollment, new admissions, graduates, staff, and financial information.\
Older editions are also available in the [download section](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/cstf/lidx/1) of this page.
### “In Figures” Presentations
The “RWTH in Figures” presentation offers a concise overview of the University’s development over the years, its current structure, and key insights into teaching and research. The data are presented with clear charts and diagrams.
The companion presentation, “The Big Picture in Figures,” focuses entirely on visual data. It highlights statistics on students, graduates, doctoral degrees, staff, and other aspects of the University.
Both presentations are available in German and English in the [download section](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/cstf/lidx/1).
### Student Fact Sheet
The Student Fact Sheet condenses student enrollment data as of December 1 each year into easy-to-read charts and tables. It provides detailed insights into overall student numbers, their development over time, breakdowns by discipline and degree type – well before the full “Table of Figures” is released.
### New Enrollments Fact Sheet
The New Enrollments Fact Sheet tracks first-semester enrollments by subject across different years. It also provides final enrollment numbers for each degree program as of December 1 (winter semester) and May 5 (summer semester).
## University Rankings
RWTH performs very well in many national and international rankings - both overall and in individual subject areas.
That said, no ranking can capture the full picture of a university. Rankings provide only a partial view, shaped by the specific indicators the publishers choose to measure. The many facets of a university’s work and performance simply cannot be reflected in a single set of numbers.
For this reason, it’s important to consider not only the results, but also the methodology and intended audience of each ranking. The indicators used can differ widely, depending on the publisher’s focus.
While ranking methods are often debated and their informational value questioned, they continue to attract significant public attention and can serve as a helpful reference point – for example, for prospective students exploring their options.
### Ranking Report
The ranking report provides a detailed overview of RWTH's performance in the university rankings for the year under review. The results are also compared with those of previous years to show how the University has developed.
The report is structured in accordance with the organization that performs the ranking. Detailed information on the respective calculation methods is also provided. The ranking report is published twice a year.
### Rankings Compact
The "Rankings Compact" set of slides provides a brief overview of the ranking results. This is updated on an ongoing basis.
In contrast to the ranking report, the set of slides only deals with the results of the most important rankings for RWTH. It also includes brief information on the methodology used in each case.
## Downloads
### Table of Figures 2000 to 2024
[Table of Figures 2024 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaacvpztvf)
[Table of Figures 2023 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaacjycjal)
[Table of Figures 2022 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaabdbomkn)
[Table of Figures 2021 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaabyahxww)
[Table of Figures 2020 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaabmgpxdm)
[Table of Figures 2019 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaatjqtcz)
[Table of Figures 2018 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaacxyesi)
[Table of Figures 2017 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaabajkbe)
[Table of Figures 2016 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaavmlgk)
[Table of Figures 2015 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaasbcfn)
[Table of Figures 2014 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaafcwea)
[Table of Figures 2013 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaampiau)
[Table of Figures 2012 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaaiweze)
[Table of Figures 2011 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaacnrws)
[Table of Figures 2010 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaadaxci)
[Table of Figures 2009 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaadaxch)
[Table of Figures 2008 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaadaxcg)
[Table of Figures 2007 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaadaxcf)
[Table of Figures 2006 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaadaxce)
[Table of Figures 2005 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaadaxcd)
[Table of Figures 2004 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaadaxcc)
[Table of Figures 2003 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaadaxcb)
[Table of Figures 2002 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaadaxca)
[Table of Figures 2001 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaadaxbz)
[Table of Figures 2000 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaadaxby)
### PowerPoint: RWTH in Figures – 2024
[PowerPoint 2024 (English)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaabzgoeji)
[PowerPoint 2024 (English, PDF version)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaabzgnqdj)
[PowerPoint 2024 (German)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaabzgnzza)
[PowerPoint 2024 (German, PDF version)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaabzgntyt)
### PowerPoint Including Graphics: The Big Picture in Figures – 2024
[PowerPoint 2024 (English)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaopusmb)
[PowerPoint 2024 (English, PDF version)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaoputfr)
[PowerPoint 2024 (German)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaopupzn)
[PowerPoint 2024 (German, PDF version)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaopuqcj)
### Data Sheet New Enrollments
[New Enrollments in Winter Semester 2025/26 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaacdhpjmt)
[New Enrollments in Summer Semester 2025 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaacvqactf)
[New Enrollments in Winter Semester 2024/25 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaacpdpesy)
[New Enrollments in Summer Semester 2024 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaacjycnbs)
### Ranking Report – 2025
[Ranking Report 2025 (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaaaaaofvl)
### Slide Set: Rankings Compact – 2026
[Slide Set: Rankings Compact 2026 (English, Power Point)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaacejiygr)
[Slide Set: Rankings Compact 2026 (English, PDF)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaacejiwnx)
[Slide Set: Rankings Compact 2026 (German, Power Point)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaacdxgcov)
[Slide Set: Rankings Compact 2026 (German, PDF)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaacunmcik)
## Contact
### [Division 6.3 - Controlling and Information Management](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/bdfr/contact/aaaaaaaaaaacbix/gguid/ORG-76XFE/lidx/1/)
[Phone:
+49 241 80 94039](tel:+492418094039)\
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