FRIENDS & PEERS DISCOUNT: Save 500 EUR!
Bring a friend, and you will both receive 15% off of the regular programme fee.
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: Save 335 EUR!
1 MARCH 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1 APRIL 2025
Become part of our international student community if you are:
It is an advantage if you are in a degree programme related to our programme.
If you want to learn more about all relevant processes and check our scholarship opportunities, make sure to read through our formalities page.
Academic Content
The Summer School programme provides students with an overview of RWTH Aachen's research concerning Industry 4.0. Headed by the Cluster of Excellence "Internet of Production" of RWTH, the following currently important research topics are discussed: automation and information technology, materials science, production technology and smart decision support. With this wide range of topics, you will acquire a better understanding of the potentials and risks of Industry 4.0. Practical examples are presented in case studies and use cases from different fields of production technology.
For further information about this programme, click here.
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After your arrival on Sunday, we will gather for a welcome orientation. In the following weeks, there will be a lot of social events to support the instruction and the course-related activities. At these events, you can get to know the other participants, our beautiful city of Aachen, and the places in the surrounding area. Then during the last days of your stay, you will take a final exam to earn your certificate.
At the weekends and after the farewell event, you can take advantage of the short travel distances and discover more of Germany and Europe on your own or with your new friends!
Check out our programme package and learning environment on our website!
FRIENDS & PEERS DISCOUNT: Save 500 EUR!
Bring a friend, and you will both receive 15% off of the regular programme fee.
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: Save 335 EUR!
1 MARCH 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1 APRIL 2025
We don’t require an English language proficiency test.
Apply for this Summer School programme via our online application form. For detailed information, please visit the programme website.
The Short Courses Team wishes you good luck!
For the duration of the Summer School, you will be staying at a student accommodation on campus. Housing is included in the programme fees.
All accommodations are located close to the city centre and allow an easy and convenient transportation within Aachen as well as to neighbouring cities. Since all participants of each individual programme will be staying at the same accommodation, you will get to know your classmates better by living in an environment that is similar to the dorms offered by the university.
More information can be found here.
Breakfast and lunch as well as snacks during selected events are included in the programme fees. For more details, please read the information below.
Breakfast
From Monday to Friday, breakfast is included in the programme fees.
Lunch
We will provide lunch from Monday to Friday at the RWTH student restaurant. A student restaurant card will be provided on your first day.
Dinner and meals at the weekends
Participants have to provide their own meals at the weekends and in the evenings on weekdays. A personal budget for individual needs is advised.
Supporting Programme – How we make our courses special
Through the right balance of academic and social programmes, you will spend an unforgettable time with other students from all over the world.
Academic Programme – Insights into German industry
Get the opportunity to build a network and make a sustainable investment in your future.
Social Programme – Cultural and fun activities
We organise a wide range of social events to help you experience German culture and student life at RWTH Aachen University.
Travelling in Germany & Europe
Aachen is located in western Germany and a few kilometres away from the borders of Belgium and the Netherlands. Some trips are included:
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With 260 institutes, nine faculties and three Clusters of Excellence, RWTH Aachen University is one of Europe's leading institutions for science and research. Currently, more than 47,000 students are enrolled in 173 courses of study. Of these students, more than 14,000 are international students. RWTH Aachen is well-known for its state-of-the-art education that tackles some of the world’s most pressing global challenges. Our graduates are highly sought after by businesses and industry as trainees and for executive positions.
As the official academy for education of RWTH Aachen University, RWTH International Academy is tasked with promoting and developing the integration of professional and academic education. Our goal is to make knowledge accessible to international participants through application-oriented educational formats and programmes, thus making a lasting contribution to lifelong learning.
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Excellent Learning Environment at RWTH Aachen University
We offer a variety of lectures, tutorials, case studies, and a range of other learning activities in which students will be active participants in the discovery and application of knowledge. The participants of our courses come from over 55 different countries – this allows us to create an enriching global classroom environment for everyone.
Advantages of RWTH Aachen University:
The student city of Aachen is a vibrant and historic place located at the border tripoint of Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Aachen was a favoured residence of Charlemagne. After the departure of the Romans from this region, Charlemagne finally managed to forge the lion’s share of Europe into something that resembled an administrative unity, with Aachen as the beating heart of the empire. The "Rathaus" (city hall) and "Dom" (cathedral) bear witness to this earliest Carolingian building history. During your time in Aachen, you have the opportunity to discover the city, its history, and its most important sights. Moreover, you will experience student life at one of Europe’s leading technical universities and become part of the international student community. There is no better place to encounter European culture while challenging yourself in our programmes.
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