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RWTH Aachen University
RWTH Aachen University (Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) Aachen) is one of 112 universities included in U-Multirank for Germany. RWTH Aachen University is a very large public university located in Aachen with 45256 students enrolled (2017 data or latest available). It was founded in 1870. With regard to the scope of its subjects and degree programmes offered, the RWTH Aachen University is a comprehensive institution. It offers programmes in foreign languages. It is characterised by a high percentage of international students. The graduation rate of RWTH Aachen University is 48,43 (bachelors) and 77,92 (masters). As made clear by its sunburst chart – a snapshot illustration of the university’s performance profile across the five U-Multirank dimensions – the RWTH Aachen University is strongest in Research. Its overall profile shows top performance across various indicators, with 12 ‘A’ (very good) scores overall. For a comprehensive overview of this university’s performance, see its complete performance scores in the tables below.
RWTH Aachen University
Templergraben 55
52056 Aachen
Germany
0049 241 801
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Bachelor graduation rate
48.43
%0
100
Masters graduation rate
77.92
%0
100
Graduating on time (bachelors)
35.75
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
30.69
%0
100
Relative BA graduate unemployment
0
%Relative MA graduate unemployment
1
%Relative graduate unemployment long first degree
0
%Graduating on time (long first degree)
34
%0
100
Graduation rate long first degree
95
%0
100
Citation rate
1.08
0.08
2.53
Research publications (absolute numbers)
13,703
1
67,252
Research publications (size-normalised)
0.304
0
13.53
External research income
216.79
0
282.88
Art related output
0
1.99
Top cited publications
11.2
%0
34.2
Interdisciplinary publications
10.1
0
24.6
Post-doc positions
19.69
%0
100
Strategic research partnerships
Professional publications
167
0
4,589.01
Open Access Publications
16
Co-publications with industrial partners
8.5
%0
29.9
Income from private sources
76.8
0
236.5
Patents awarded (absolute numbers)
80
0
2,416
Patents awarded (size-normalised)
1.776
0
483.1
Industry co-patents
3.75
%0
100
Spin-offs
30.89
0
222.2
Publications cited in patents
1.7
%0
5.2
Income from continuous professional development
0
100
Graduate companies
0
81.5
Foreign language bachelor programmes
0
100
Foreign language master programmes
34.25
%0
100
Foreign language long first degree programmes
Student mobility
0.08
0
1
International academic staff
15.63
%0
100
International joint publications
53.7
%8.3
91.4
International doctorate degrees
18.3
%0
100
Bachelor graduates working in the region
43.2
%Master graduates working in the region
29.3
%Student internships in the region
0
100
Regional joint publications
22.5
%0
84.5
Income from regional sources
12.19
%0
100
Regional Publications with Industrial Partners
19.5
Female academic staff
34
%Student-staff ratio
23
110.5
5
Graduating on time (bachelors)
86.4
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
53.7
%0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
100
%0
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
0
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
1
/90
9
Gender balance
0.22
3.08
0
Overall learning experience
1.84
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
2.17
6
1
Organisation of program
1.74
6
1
Contact with teachers
2.06
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
1.92
6
1
Library facilities
2.06
6
1
Laboratory facilities
6
1
IT provision
2.05
6
1
Digital teaching
2.2
6
1
Room facilities
2.11
6
1
External research income
173
0.4
347.9
Doctorate productivity
0.93
0
1.33
Research publications (absolute numbers)
1,094
1
10,059
Citation rate
1.25
0.18
3.12
Top cited publications
13.7
%0.3
36.8
Interdisciplinary publications
16.4
%1.5
28.7
Research orientation of teaching
2.21
6
1
Income from private sources
20.6
%0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
8.5
%0
15.7
Publications cited in patents
4.5
%0
8.7
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
4,09
International orientation of bachelor programmes
3
/150
15
International orientation of master programmes
5
/150
15
Opportunities to study abroad
1.97
6
1
International doctorate degrees
23.1
%0
71.43
International joint publications
52.1
%14.5
81.7
International research grants
11
0
100
Student internships in the region
39.3
%0
100
Regional joint publications
26.4
%1
76.2
Academic staff (fte)
181
Total number of students in field (major)
1,794
Percentage of female students
63
%See this department in the national CHE Ranking
https://ranking.zeit.de/che/en/fachbereich/420079
Profile in teaching & learning
The department of biology is characterized by applied and basic research, which has traditionally been strongly characterized by interdisciplinary work. There is strong cooperation in teaching and research with the Aachen University Hospital, the Helmh...
The department of biology is characterized by applied and basic research, which has traditionally been strongly characterized by interdisciplinary work. There is strong cooperation in teaching and research with the Aachen University Hospital, the Helmholtz Centres in Jülich and Leipzig, the Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biotechnology and Applied Ecology (IME), the Leibniz Institute DWI and the Engineering and Geosciences of the RWTH. Students are supported by UROP internships, among other things, integrated into active research at a very early stage.
Teaching & learning website
http://www.biologie.rwth-aachen.de/cms/Biologie/Studium/~qnyg/Copy-of-Studiengaenge/
Profile in research
Aachen biology and biotechnology strive to synchronize scientific with industrial process innovations. In various institutes there is a clear focus on applied research, which is based on fundamental sciences. RWTH Aachen University is a strong partner...
Aachen biology and biotechnology strive to synchronize scientific with industrial process innovations. In various institutes there is a clear focus on applied research, which is based on fundamental sciences. RWTH Aachen University is a strong partner for the development of future technologies. Accordingly, our industrial partners are known for being ahead of others and for remaining internationally competitive in the long run with the help of our highly developed innovations.
Research website
http://www.biologie.rwth-aachen.de/cms/~myc/Biologie/
Major profile of faculty
Securing plant biomass
Securing plant biomass
Graduating in time
83.9
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
3
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
393
Students in their 1st year
136
International students
46
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Special features of the study programmes
The course program goes far beyond classical biological disciplines and includes modern, applied and interdisciplinary aspects of bioresources, biomedicine, bioinformation systems and biotechnology. Due to the technical orientation of the RWTH Aachen u...
The course program goes far beyond classical biological disciplines and includes modern, applied and interdisciplinary aspects of bioresources, biomedicine, bioinformation systems and biotechnology. Due to the technical orientation of the RWTH Aachen university, there is also the possibility of more diverse and exciting interactions with engineering, medical and natural science subjects. In addition, there is a strong focus on a broad education in the scientific canon of chemical, physical and mathematical subjects.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
Graduating in time
54.9
%0
100
Contact with work environment
1
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
5
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
307
Students in their 1st year
73
International students
38
Period of study
2
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Special features of the study programmes
Biology at the RWTH is integrated into a scientific landscape characterized by natural and engineering sciences. Accordingly, the study, research and profiling opportunities are broadly diversified. Characteristic for the Master's programme in Biology ...
Biology at the RWTH is integrated into a scientific landscape characterized by natural and engineering sciences. Accordingly, the study, research and profiling opportunities are broadly diversified. Characteristic for the Master's programme in Biology are the strongly interdisciplinary courses offered and the free choice of a major field of study. Internships and dissertations are offered through a variety of cooperations and research alliances, which enable Master students to participate in current projects.
Programme type
full time
full time
Graduating in time
91.3
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
3
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
148
Students in their 1st year
51
International students
27
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Special features of the study programmes
A natural science focus is combined with a strong bioprocess engineering component. In addition to basic biological subjects, process engineering fundamentals, reaction engineering and bioreactor technology are cornerstones of the degree program and an...
A natural science focus is combined with a strong bioprocess engineering component. In addition to basic biological subjects, process engineering fundamentals, reaction engineering and bioreactor technology are cornerstones of the degree program and an essential basis for continuing education in the subsequent Master's program. In addition, there is a strong focus on a broad education in the scientific canon of chemical, physical and mathematical subjects.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
Graduating in time
51.6
%0
100
Contact with work environment
1
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
5
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
277
Students in their 1st year
81
International students
15
Period of study
2
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Special features of the study programmes
The MSc intensifies studies in four different research fields: red, gree, and white biotechnology and process engineering. The Master course of study “Molecular and Applied Biotechnology” was designed within the interdisciplinary collaboration involvin...
The MSc intensifies studies in four different research fields: red, gree, and white biotechnology and process engineering. The Master course of study “Molecular and Applied Biotechnology” was designed within the interdisciplinary collaboration involving the engineering sciences at RWTH Aachen to blend the natural sciences and strong bioengineering components. In addition to molecular biology subjects, process engineering basics, reaction engineering and bioreactor technology are the main cornerstones of the training for this continuing training in the Master’s program.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
Graduating in time
60
%0
100
Contact with work environment
1
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
4
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
81
Students in their 1st year
18
International students
4
Period of study
2
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Special features of the study programmes
The Master's program in Ecotoxicology offered at the RWTH has a unique proposition in Germany and is specifically designed to meet the demand for modern ecotoxicologists. Teaching is supported by lecturers from industry. Ecotoxicology is an interdiscip...
The Master's program in Ecotoxicology offered at the RWTH has a unique proposition in Germany and is specifically designed to meet the demand for modern ecotoxicologists. Teaching is supported by lecturers from industry. Ecotoxicology is an interdisciplinary science made up of biology, toxicology, and environmental chemistry, that deals with the effects of substances on the living environment. The Master's course of study in ecotoxicology differs from the Master's in biology through its clear and expansive focus on the environmental sciences.
Programme type
full time
full time
Student-staff ratio
15.54
187.54
5.26
Graduating on time (bachelors)
58.8
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
58.6
%0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
100
%0
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
6
/90
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
6
/90
9
Gender balance
0.53
2.23
0.01
Overall learning experience
2.05
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
2.34
6
1
Organisation of program
1.62
6
1
Contact with teachers
2.28
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
2.62
6
1
Library facilities
2.08
6
1
IT provision
2
6
1
Digital teaching
6
1
Room facilities
2.09
6
1
External research income
174.95
0
186.57
Doctorate productivity
0.67
0
3.21
Research publications (absolute numbers)
111
0
1,421
Citation rate
1.43
0.19
4.27
Top cited publications
15.3
%0
27.4
Interdisciplinary publications
2.7
%0
14.8
Research orientation of teaching
2.15
6
1
Open Access Publications
0
0
50
Income from private sources
20.17
%0
100
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
23
%MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
24
%International orientation of bachelor programmes
9
/150
15
International orientation of master programmes
9
/150
15
Opportunities to study abroad
1.94
6
1
International doctorate degrees
17.7
%0
100
International joint publications
45.9
%10
92.9
International research grants
0.87
0
100
Student internships in the region
52.07
%0
100
Regional joint publications
3.6
%0
82.6
Academic staff (fte)
197
Total number of students in field (major)
2,005
Percentage of female students
40
%See this department in the national CHE Ranking
https://ranking.zeit.de/che/en/fachbereich/300003
Profile in teaching & learning
Die Lehrinhalte sind primär quantitativ und forschungsorientiert, die Vertiefungsrichtungen in den Masterstudiengängen orientieren sich an den vier Forschungsfeldern der Fakultät. Das umfangreiche E-Learning-Angebot unterstützt kontinuierliches Lernen ...
Die Lehrinhalte sind primär quantitativ und forschungsorientiert, die Vertiefungsrichtungen in den Masterstudiengängen orientieren sich an den vier Forschungsfeldern der Fakultät. Das umfangreiche E-Learning-Angebot unterstützt kontinuierliches Lernen und die individuelle Analyse des Lernfortschritts. Praxisnahe Teamarbeit und Mobilitätsfenster mit mehr als 60 Partneruniversitäten weltweit. Studentische Lehrveranstaltungsbewertung zur didaktischen Bewertung der Dozierenden.
Profile in research
Die Forschungsprofilbildung erfolgt auf der interdisziplinären Schnittstelle zwischen Wirtschaftswissenschaften sowie Ingenieur- und Naturwissenschaften. Diese thematische Ausrichtung nutzt die besonderen Möglichkeiten, die eine technische Universität ...
Die Forschungsprofilbildung erfolgt auf der interdisziplinären Schnittstelle zwischen Wirtschaftswissenschaften sowie Ingenieur- und Naturwissenschaften. Diese thematische Ausrichtung nutzt die besonderen Möglichkeiten, die eine technische Universität bietet. Aus den resultierenden vier Forschungsfeldern (Research Areas) strukturieren sich die Vertiefungsrichtungen der Masterstudiengänge.
Research website
http://www.wiwi.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/pqd
Accreditations
AASCB International,
AASCB International,
Graduating in time
58.8
%0
100
Contact with work environment
6
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
0%
Program international orientation
9
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
80,00%
Total number of students
753
Students in their 1st year
240
International students
102
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Special features of the study programmes
Quantitative Orientierung & Forschungsorientierung der Lehre; projektorientierte und interaktive Lehrmethoden & Blended Learning zur Förderung kontinuierlichen Lernens (webbasiertes Planspiel, Flipped Classroom, elektronische Lernplattform mit individu...
Quantitative Orientierung & Forschungsorientierung der Lehre; projektorientierte und interaktive Lehrmethoden & Blended Learning zur Förderung kontinuierlichen Lernens (webbasiertes Planspiel, Flipped Classroom, elektronische Lernplattform mit individueller Erzeugung von Übungsaufgaben und stetiger Überprüfung der Lernfortschritte); internationale Orientierung durch Mobilitätsfenster im 5. Semester oder Praktikum; Mentoring im Rahmen des Zukunftskonzepts "Exzellente Lehre"
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Graduating in time
54.4
%0
100
Contact with work environment
3
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
0%
Program international orientation
7
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
73,30%
Total number of students
413
Students in their 1st year
96
International students
30
Period of study
2
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Special features of the study programmes
Quantitative, interaktive und projektorientierte Lehrinhalte mit ausgeprägtem Forschungsbezug. Die 4 Vertiefungen entsprechen den Research Areas auf der interdisziplinären Schnittstelle zu den Ingenieur- und Naturwissenschaften. Interdisziplinär auch d...
Quantitative, interaktive und projektorientierte Lehrinhalte mit ausgeprägtem Forschungsbezug. Die 4 Vertiefungen entsprechen den Research Areas auf der interdisziplinären Schnittstelle zu den Ingenieur- und Naturwissenschaften. Interdisziplinär auch durch die Möglichkeit zum Import von Modulen im Umfang von 15CP aus anderen Fakultäten. Viele Veranstaltungen in englischer Sprache. Kleiner Pflichtbereich mit 20CP. Pflichtmodul Corporate Social Responsibility.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Graduating in time
Contact with work environment
3
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
7
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
0
Students in their 1st year
International students
Period of study
1
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Special features of the study programmes
Fokus auf Entrepreneurship in Kooperation mit international renommierter Hochschule. Nachhaltige Orientierung mit Fokus auf Gründung (Gründungsprojekt). Vielzahl von Anwendungsmöglichkeiten durch insgesamt vier Projekte. Gründungscoaching. Durch die Pa...
Fokus auf Entrepreneurship in Kooperation mit international renommierter Hochschule. Nachhaltige Orientierung mit Fokus auf Gründung (Gründungsprojekt). Vielzahl von Anwendungsmöglichkeiten durch insgesamt vier Projekte. Gründungscoaching. Durch die Partnerschaft mit der ESADE Business School verbringen Sie ein Semester in Barcelona. Durch die Kooperation profitieren Sie von einem umfangreichen, internationalen Modulangebot.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Graduating in time
0
100
Contact with work environment
3
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
0%
Program international orientation
7
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
50,00%
Total number of students
354
Students in their 1st year
75
International students
20
Period of study
2
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Special features of the study programmes
Studiengang baut fachlich nicht auf dem Erststudium auf, sondern setzt einen ersten qualifizierten Abschluss in einem wissenschaftlichen Studiengang der Ingenieur- oder Naturwissenschaften, Mathematik oder Informatik voraus. Quantitative und projektori...
Studiengang baut fachlich nicht auf dem Erststudium auf, sondern setzt einen ersten qualifizierten Abschluss in einem wissenschaftlichen Studiengang der Ingenieur- oder Naturwissenschaften, Mathematik oder Informatik voraus. Quantitative und projektorientierte Orientierung der Lehrinhalte; Wahlveranstaltungen und 5 Vertiefungsrichtungen resultieren aus den Research Areas der Fakultät; Masterarbeit ist unabhängig von der optionalen Vertiefung wählbar.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Graduating in time
96.6
%0
100
Contact with work environment
5
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
0%
Program international orientation
8
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
29
Students in their 1st year
8
International students
4
Period of study
2
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Special features of the study programmes
Social Responsibility Project, 18 Modulwochen in Aachen, Personal Development, Study Trip, Digitale Lernformate (Videos, Planspiel), ideale Gruppengröße zum interaktiven Lernen. Maximal 20 Teilnehmer pro Jahr sichern ein teilnehmerzentriertes Lernen.
Social Responsibility Project, 18 Modulwochen in Aachen, Personal Development, Study Trip, Digitale Lernformate (Videos, Planspiel), ideale Gruppengröße zum interaktiven Lernen. Maximal 20 Teilnehmer pro Jahr sichern ein teilnehmerzentriertes Lernen.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Graduating in time
0
100
Contact with work environment
3
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
9
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
115
Students in their 1st year
46
International students
108
Period of study
2
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Special features of the study programmes
Preisgekrönter interdisziplinärer M.Sc. in Kooperation mit der University of Cambridge. Hohe Flexibilität: Der MME TIME ist in Vollzeit (3 Sem.) und in Teilzeit (6 Sem.) studierbar. Es gibt zahlreiche Distance Learning Angebote, bei denen auf die neues...
Preisgekrönter interdisziplinärer M.Sc. in Kooperation mit der University of Cambridge. Hohe Flexibilität: Der MME TIME ist in Vollzeit (3 Sem.) und in Teilzeit (6 Sem.) studierbar. Es gibt zahlreiche Distance Learning Angebote, bei denen auf die neuesten Technologien im Bereich des Digital und Blended Learning Wert gelegt wird. Der 90 CP-Studiengang bietet neben einer fundierten Managementausbildung (50 CP) und ein breites Spektrum an Technology Electives (20 CP). Interkulturelle Teams.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Graduating in time
0
100
Contact with work environment
6
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
9
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
41
Students in their 1st year
24
International students
Period of study
2
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Special features of the study programmes
Innovativer und interdisziplinärer M.Sc., der höchst anwendungsorientiert Machine Learning und Methoden des Deep Learning mit mathematischen Optimierungsansätzen, heuristischen Algorithmen und Simulationstechniken kombiniert (50 CP). Ein Analytics Proj...
Innovativer und interdisziplinärer M.Sc., der höchst anwendungsorientiert Machine Learning und Methoden des Deep Learning mit mathematischen Optimierungsansätzen, heuristischen Algorithmen und Simulationstechniken kombiniert (50 CP). Ein Analytics Project (10 CP), eine Auswahl von Management-Wahlfächern (10 CP) und technischen Vertiefungssmodulen (5 CP) sowie ein Pflichtpraktikum (15 CP) ergänzen das Curriculum. Der 120 CP-Studiengang gliedert sich in vier Semester. Interkulturelle Teams.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Student-staff ratio
11.4
105
5.2
Graduating on time (bachelors)
70.9
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
74
%0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
100
%0
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
2
/90
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
2
/90
9
Gender balance
0.05
1.81
0
Overall learning experience
2.07
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
2.53
6
1
Organisation of program
1.59
6
1
Contact with teachers
2.01
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
1.15
6
1
Library facilities
1.68
6
1
Laboratory facilities
6
1
IT provision
1.87
6
1
Digital teaching
2.35
6
1
Room facilities
1.77
6
1
External research income
220.3
0.2
340.3
Doctorate productivity
0.71
0
1.32
Research publications (absolute numbers)
2,269
1
11,325
Citation rate
1.57
0.09
2.65
Top cited publications
19
%0
28.4
Interdisciplinary publications
12.4
%3.4
26.9
Research orientation of teaching
1.84
6
1
Income from private sources
23.1
%0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
4.7
%0
21.4
Publications cited in patents
2
%0
8.3
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
5,88
MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
21,43
International orientation of bachelor programmes
4
/150
15
International orientation of master programmes
8
/150
15
Opportunities to study abroad
1.86
6
1
International doctorate degrees
34.9
%0
91.67
International joint publications
46.3
%5.2
95
International research grants
12.4
0
85.1
Student internships in the region
22.3
%0
100
Regional joint publications
25.2
%0
80.4
Academic staff (fte)
271
Total number of students in field (major)
1,594
Percentage of female students
36
%See this department in the national CHE Ranking
https://ranking.zeit.de/che/en/fachbereich/200021
Profile in teaching & learning
The Department of Chemistry offers an extensive program in chemistry at bachelor (3 years), master (2 years) and PhD levels. While the bachelor program covers all subjects of modern chemistry, the master program offers the opportunity to select two spe...
The Department of Chemistry offers an extensive program in chemistry at bachelor (3 years), master (2 years) and PhD levels. While the bachelor program covers all subjects of modern chemistry, the master program offers the opportunity to select two specializations and also gain international/industry experience in three research projects. A strong focus on hands-on laboratory-based chemistry training is an integral part of all degree programs. Hence, all students are provided access to recently refurbished and well equipped teaching laboratories.
Teaching & learning website
https://www.chemie.rwth-aachen.de/cms/Chemie/Studium/~juq/Studiengaenge/
Profile in research
The Department of Chemistry is dealing with basic and applied research and emphasizes interdisciplinary work. The key areas of research are synthesis & catalysis, functional molecules, functional materials and the study of new methods for the theoretic...
The Department of Chemistry is dealing with basic and applied research and emphasizes interdisciplinary work. The key areas of research are synthesis & catalysis, functional molecules, functional materials and the study of new methods for the theoretical understanding and determination of structures and dynamic processes. We closely collaborate with high repute organizations like Helmholtz Center in Jülich, the Leibniz Institute DWI and the Max Planck Institute for Coal Research.
Research website
https://www.chemie.rwth-aachen.de/cms/Chemie/Forschung/~jvf/Forschungsschwerpunkte/lidx/1/
Major profile of faculty
Inorganic chemistry, Organic Chemistry,
Inorganic chemistry, Organic Chemistry,
Graduating in time
70.9
%0
100
Contact with work environment
2
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
0
Program international orientation
4
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
n./a.
Total number of students
594
Students in their 1st year
184
International students
106
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Special features of the study programmes
see teaching & learning profile
see teaching & learning profile
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
Graduating in time
74
%0
100
Contact with work environment
2
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
0
Program international orientation
8
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
> 75
Total number of students
408
Students in their 1st year
130
International students
89
Period of study
2
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Special features of the study programmes
see teaching & learning profile
see teaching & learning profile
Programme type
full time
full time
Student-staff ratio
37.7
95.1
5.1
Graduating on time (bachelors)
42.9
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
69.8
%0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
100
%10
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
1
/90
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
1
/90
9
Gender balance
0.16
1.52
0.06
Overall learning experience
2.05
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
2.22
6
1
Organisation of program
1.84
6
1
Contact with teachers
2.33
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
1.97
6
1
Library facilities
1.82
6
1
Laboratory facilities
1.68
6
1
IT provision
2.12
6
1
Digital teaching
1.97
6
1
Room facilities
2.05
6
1
External research income
462.2
0.8
462.2
Doctorate productivity
0.35
0
0.61
Research publications (absolute numbers)
217
1
1,504
Citation rate
0.81
0.29
1.71
Top cited publications
8.5
%0
25.4
Interdisciplinary publications
2.6
%0
32.2
Research orientation of teaching
2.32
6
1
Income from private sources
37.88
%0
85.6
Co-publications with industrial partners
15.7
%0
22.2
Publications cited in patents
0
%0
3.9
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
International orientation of bachelor programmes
7
/150
15
International orientation of master programmes
10
/150
15
Opportunities to study abroad
2.13
6
1
International doctorate degrees
17.9
%0
64.62
International joint publications
23.5
%10
67.7
International research grants
0
100
Student internships in the region
0
100
Regional joint publications
14.7
%0
46
Academic staff (fte)
Total number of students in field (major)
4,450
Percentage of female students
36
%See this department in the national CHE Ranking
https://ranking.zeit.de/che/en/fachbereich/8001
Profile in teaching & learning
Über viele Jahre hinweg wurden und werden die Lehrveranstaltungen unter Benutzung von Blended-Learning-Konzepten erweitert. Die Konzepte werden den neuesten Lehrmethoden beständig angepasst.
Über viele Jahre hinweg wurden und werden die Lehrveranstaltungen unter Benutzung von Blended-Learning-Konzepten erweitert. Die Konzepte werden den neuesten Lehrmethoden beständig angepasst.
Profile in research
Die Fakultäten für Bauingenieurwesen und die kooperierenden Fakultäten für Georessourcen und Materialwirtschaft sowie Maschinenwesen integrieren die Studierenden schon als studentische Hilfskräfte in Forschungsprojekte. Auf dem Bachelor- und dem Master...
Die Fakultäten für Bauingenieurwesen und die kooperierenden Fakultäten für Georessourcen und Materialwirtschaft sowie Maschinenwesen integrieren die Studierenden schon als studentische Hilfskräfte in Forschungsprojekte. Auf dem Bachelor- und dem Masterzeugnis können die Studierenden darüber einen Nachweis mit dem Titel "Science Assitance" erhalten.
Research website
http://www.fb3.rwth-aachen.de/cms/Bauingenieurwesen/~goq/Forschung/
Graduating in time
44.7
%0
100
Contact with work environment
1
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
7
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
1,194
Students in their 1st year
310
International students
156
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Special features of the study programmes
Die Fakultät für Bauingenieurwesen an der RWTH steht für eine herausragende Vielfalt an Forschungsschwerpunkten und wissenschaftlichen Kooperationen. Auch international haben die in Deutschland ausgebildeten Fachleute beste Chancen, besonders in den Ko...
Die Fakultät für Bauingenieurwesen an der RWTH steht für eine herausragende Vielfalt an Forschungsschwerpunkten und wissenschaftlichen Kooperationen. Auch international haben die in Deutschland ausgebildeten Fachleute beste Chancen, besonders in den Kompetenzbereichen Verkehrs-, Wasser-, Tunnel- und Brückenbau. Die „Multiperspektivität“, die die an der RWTH ausgebildeten Bauingenieurinnen und Bauingenieure mitbringen, macht sie nicht nur zu Experten für die klassischen Bereiche des Bauwesens, sondern auch für interdisziplinäre Fragestellungen.
Programme type
full time
full time
Graduating in time
40
%0
100
Contact with work environment
1
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
6
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
276
Students in their 1st year
103
International students
21
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Special features of the study programmes
Die Fakultät für Bauingenieurwesen an der RWTH steht für eine herausragende Vielfalt an Forschungsschwerpunkten und wissenschaftliche Kooperationen. Der Studiengang Mobilität und Verkehr zeichnet sich durch die interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit verschie...
Die Fakultät für Bauingenieurwesen an der RWTH steht für eine herausragende Vielfalt an Forschungsschwerpunkten und wissenschaftliche Kooperationen. Der Studiengang Mobilität und Verkehr zeichnet sich durch die interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit verschiedener Fachbereiche aus. Neben der Fakultät für Bauingenieurwesen sind insbesondere die Fakultäten Maschinenbau, Elektrotechnik und Wirtschaftswissenschaften beteiligt. Dadurch erhalten die angehenden Verkehrsingenieur/innen eine außerordentlich breite fachliche Ausbildung und damit eine fächerübergreifende Expertise.
Programme type
full time
full time
Graduating in time
76.6
%0
100
Contact with work environment
1
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
10
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
548
Students in their 1st year
206
International students
148
Period of study
2
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Special features of the study programmes
Die gennannten Forschungsschwerpunkte können im Masterstudium umfangreich vertieft werden, was die Bauingenieurinnen und Bauingenieure ergänzend zu ihrer erworbenen „Multiperspektivität“ im Bachelorstudium zu Spezialisten in den gewählten Schwerpunkten...
Die gennannten Forschungsschwerpunkte können im Masterstudium umfangreich vertieft werden, was die Bauingenieurinnen und Bauingenieure ergänzend zu ihrer erworbenen „Multiperspektivität“ im Bachelorstudium zu Spezialisten in den gewählten Schwerpunkten macht.
Programme type
full time
full time
Graduating in time
66.7
%0
100
Contact with work environment
1
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
8
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
94
Students in their 1st year
49
International students
41
Period of study
2
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Special features of the study programmes
Im Masterstudium können die Verkehrsingenieurinnen und Verkehrsingenieure ihre im Bachelorstudium erlangten Kenntnisse in sechs Schwerpunkten umfangreich und interdisziplinär vertiefen. Die eigenen und beruflichen Interessen können durch die vielfachen...
Im Masterstudium können die Verkehrsingenieurinnen und Verkehrsingenieure ihre im Bachelorstudium erlangten Kenntnisse in sechs Schwerpunkten umfangreich und interdisziplinär vertiefen. Die eigenen und beruflichen Interessen können durch die vielfachen Wahlmöglichkeiten in den sechs Schwerpunkten verfolgt und so die fachliche Kompetenz weiter ausgebaut werden. Die Verkehrsingenieurinnen und Verkehrsingenieure werden zu Spezialisten ihrer Vertiefungsrichtung.
Programme type
full time
full time
Graduating in time
41.2
%0
100
Contact with work environment
1
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
6
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
646
Students in their 1st year
127
International students
64
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Special features of the study programmes
Der Bachelorstudiengang Umweltingenieurwissenschaften ist an der RWTH in der Fakultät für Bauingenieurwesen verankert. Die Fakultät Georessourcenmanagement und Materialtechnik unterstützt diesen Studiengang mit weiteren fachspezifischen Grundlagen. Dur...
Der Bachelorstudiengang Umweltingenieurwissenschaften ist an der RWTH in der Fakultät für Bauingenieurwesen verankert. Die Fakultät Georessourcenmanagement und Materialtechnik unterstützt diesen Studiengang mit weiteren fachspezifischen Grundlagen. Durch naturwissenschaftliche und ingenieurspezifische Sockelveranstaltungen in Mathematik und Mechanik bietet der Bachelorstudiengang durch sein breitgefächertes Angebot eine hohe Vielfalt an fachspezifischen und Grundlagenveranstaltungen an. Der Fokus liegt auf umweltingenieurspezifischen Basisveranstaltungen.
Programme type
full time
full time
Graduating in time
56.9
%0
100
Contact with work environment
1
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
7
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
394
Students in their 1st year
121
International students
62
Period of study
2
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Special features of the study programmes
Der Masterstudiengang Umweltingenieurwissenschaften an der RWTH Aachen zeichnet sich durch seine fünf sehr vielfältigen Vertiefungsrichtungen aus. Im Vordergrund stehen dabei Siedlungswasserwirtschaft, Recycling, Umwelt im Bauwesen, Verfahrenstechnik o...
Der Masterstudiengang Umweltingenieurwissenschaften an der RWTH Aachen zeichnet sich durch seine fünf sehr vielfältigen Vertiefungsrichtungen aus. Im Vordergrund stehen dabei Siedlungswasserwirtschaft, Recycling, Umwelt im Bauwesen, Verfahrenstechnik oder aber Water Resousources Management. Alle Vertiefungsrichtungen bestehen aus einem Pflicht- und zwei Wahlpflichtbereichen in dem die Studierenden sowohl Softskills und Managementkompetenzen als auch fachspezifisch den gewählten Schwerpunkt weiter vertiefen. Die Veranstaltungen sind praxisorientiert mit Forschungsbezug.
Programme type
full time
full time
Graduating in time
Contact with work environment
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
9
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
31
Students in their 1st year
19
International students
13
Period of study
2
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Special features of the study programmes
Der Masterstudiengang Sustainable Management wird der Forderung nach interdisziplinärer Zusammenarbeit gerecht. Das Studienprogramm integriert Disziplinen aus der Energietechnik, dem Bauingenieurwesen, dem Umweltingenieurwesen sowie der Geographie, den...
Der Masterstudiengang Sustainable Management wird der Forderung nach interdisziplinärer Zusammenarbeit gerecht. Das Studienprogramm integriert Disziplinen aus der Energietechnik, dem Bauingenieurwesen, dem Umweltingenieurwesen sowie der Geographie, den Wirtschafts- und Gesellschaftswissenschaften. Es befähigt Studierende zu spezialisierten Analyse-, Methoden-, Lösungs- und Beurteilungskompetenzen in den Bereichen Wasser- und Energiewirtschaft.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
Student-staff ratio
37.1
113.9
5.1
Graduating on time (bachelors)
52.2
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
46
%0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
100
%11.1
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
0
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
0
9
Gender balance
0.55
2.86
0.01
Overall learning experience
1.79
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
1.84
6
1
Organisation of program
1.69
6
1
Contact with teachers
2.09
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
1.88
6
1
Library facilities
1.54
6
1
Laboratory facilities
6
1
IT provision
1.76
6
1
Digital teaching
1.77
6
1
Room facilities
1.86
6
1
External research income
367.9
0.1
367.9
Doctorate productivity
0.71
0
1.05
Research publications (absolute numbers)
416
1
2,538
Citation rate
0.89
0.23
2.65
Top cited publications
7.7
%0
27.2
Interdisciplinary publications
13.4
%0
45.7
Research orientation of teaching
1.97
6
1
Income from private sources
35.5
%0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
7
%0
21.7
Publications cited in patents
1.7
%0
4
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
International orientation of bachelor programmes
3
/150
15
International orientation of master programmes
6
/150
15
Opportunities to study abroad
1.81
6
1
International doctorate degrees
19.5
%0
89.47
International joint publications
47.8
%11.1
93.3
International research grants
22.4
0
100
Student internships in the region
0
100
Regional joint publications
9.6
%0
70.6
Academic staff (fte)
230
Total number of students in field (major)
3,722
Percentage of female students
16
%See this department in the national CHE Ranking
https://ranking.zeit.de/che/en/fachbereich/400131
Other study programmes
Data Science (M.Sc.)
Data Science (M.Sc.)
Profile in teaching & learning
In all bachelor's or master's programs we offer high-calibre academic qualifications with practical experience from the beginning. About one-fifth of the students come from all over the world. A highly international environment and multicultural divers...
In all bachelor's or master's programs we offer high-calibre academic qualifications with practical experience from the beginning. About one-fifth of the students come from all over the world. A highly international environment and multicultural diversity all contribute to a stimulating learning atmosphere. Intense student support by the professors, a network of partner universities in several countries and intense contacts to our cooperartion partners provide the opportunity of gaining international study and work experience.
Teaching & learning website
http://www.informatik.rwth-aachen.de/cms/Informatik/Studium/Vor-dem-Studium/~nfxl/Unser-Studienangebot/lidx/1
Profile in research
In the Computer Science Department about 30 research groups are working in different research areas. Most of these issues are of particular social and global relevance such as our commitment to international climate or aerospace research. Top-level res...
In the Computer Science Department about 30 research groups are working in different research areas. Most of these issues are of particular social and global relevance such as our commitment to international climate or aerospace research. Top-level research, international projects and interdisciplinary collaboration shape our academic profile and form the basis of our success in the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments. The department participates in two of three clusters of excellence and in the Graduate School of the Excellence Initiative.
Research website
http://www.informatik.rwth-aachen.de/cms/Informatik/Forschung/Forschungsbereiche/~mrys/Liste-der-Forschungsbereiche/lidx/1
Major profile of faculty
Software and Communication
Software and Communication
Graduating in time
52.2
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
3
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
2,124
Students in their 1st year
596
International students
335
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Special features of the study programmes
Computer Science at RWTH Aachen is an outstanding degree program. The Dept. is involved in over 30 research areas, offering a very broad range of specializations, such as software engineering, computer graphics, machine learning, and high-performance c...
Computer Science at RWTH Aachen is an outstanding degree program. The Dept. is involved in over 30 research areas, offering a very broad range of specializations, such as software engineering, computer graphics, machine learning, and high-performance computing, upon many others. The Dept. contributes to research topics of high societal relevance, including international climate and aeronautics research, and it continues to achieve top positions in university rankings - it is highly successful due to its striving for quality, innovation, and sustainability.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
Graduating in time
57.5
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
6
/13