RWTH Aachen University
Research ServicesNorth Rhine-westphalia, Germany5001-10000 Employees
RWTH Aachen University is a major research university based in Aachen, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It comprises about 260 institutes across nine faculties and enrolls roughly 45,000 students in over 150 study programs, with more than 9,000 international students from 120 countries. The institution emphasizes an applied focus in its scientific education, aiming to prepare graduates who are sought after by industry for traineeships and leadership roles. It sits in the research services sector, linking academic inquiry with practical applications and broad collaboration with industry and other universities. A concrete development in 2026 includes a partnership with the University of Stuttgart to advance regional reconstruction initiatives, reflecting ongoing cross-institutional cooperation.