M.Sc. English 3 Semesters

Automotive Engineering

RWTH Aachen Aachen, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.Sc.

Duration

3 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert mit Auflagen

Until Sep 2031

uni-assist

Not Required

Language

English

Campus

Aachen

Programme Start

Winter semester

Intakes per Year

German Requirement

German-taught programmes require proof of German under the DSH ordinance (typically DSH-2)...

Entrance Test

NC (restricted admission)

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RWTH Aachen

Universitäten · Nordrhein-Westfalen

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None (public university)

Non-EU / International

tuition:: None

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RWTH Aachen, an Universitäten in Aachen, Germany offers an M.Sc. in Automotive Engineering, with a standard duration of 3 semesters (approximately 1.5 years). The programme is taught entirely in English, making it accessible to international students without German language skills; the programme holds Akkreditiert mit Auflagen accreditation. Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution (typically €150–€350). Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). Intake begins in Winter semester. GradGermany provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.

Language Requirements

English B2 (TOEFL iBT 80+ or IELTS 6.0+). English-taught.

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

English proficiency must be demonstrated in the language of instruction of the chosen program; RWTH publishes the accepted certificates and required levels per programme in its 'Language Requirements at RWTH' PDF, so there is no single university-wide IELTS minimum. TOEFL MyBest scores are not accepted (minimum must be reached in one sitting); only verifiable test results are accepted. Applicants with a school-leaving qualification or academic degree earned in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand are exempt. Example per-programme requirement: Biomedical Engineering M.Sc. requires TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7.0, Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency, or PTE 70.

German Language

German-taught programmes require proof of German under the DSH ordinance (typically DSH-2). Exemptions apply for holders of German-type school-leaving qualifications (Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, German-speaking Switzerland/Belgium/South Tyrol), degrees taught in German at German universities, and bilingual IB diplomas meeting KMK requirements.

Entrance Test

NC (restricted admission)

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Application Periods

Winter Semester Semester

Entry: 01 Mar/15 Jul

Locations

Aachen

Subject Groups

Mechanical Engineering

Study Fields

Fahrzeugtechnik

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. RWTH Aachen welcomes international applicants for its M.Sc. in Automotive Engineering in Aachen. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 3 semesters (approximately 1.5 years).

Yes, this programme is taught entirely in English. No German language skills are required for admission, though basic German is recommended for daily life in Germany.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

Applications are submitted directly to RWTH Aachen's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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