The German Engineering College is a full-time qualification programme that requires approximately 40 hours of work per week.
The programme is a combination of an asynchronous study format and a synchronous study format. On our digital learning platform, you will find pre-recorded lecturer videos and supporting material for self-studying. In addition, there are fixed live lecture dates for direct exchange with the lecturers.
The exams are conducted through a digital exam platform.
The live sessions are offered from July to October (four months) and the first examination phase is offered in November and December (two months).
Enter the world of engineering excellence and secure your study place in Germany!
The German Engineering College (GEC) is our digital preparatory programme designed specifically for students aiming for an MSc degree programme at RWTH Aachen University. The GEC helps you bridge academic knowledge gaps with a personalized curriculum and guarantees you admission to the following MS degree programmes:
The participation in the GEC takes place at least one year prior to the actual application to an MSc. Kick-start your career in Germany earlier than regular applicants and benefit from exclusive advantages such as:
The GEC is tailored to your academic background and unique career goals. Choose between three academic packages (Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Battery Systems Engineering) and take the first step towards shaping your engineering future.
Visit our website for more information about the programme.
The German Engineering College will cover academic prerequisites in preparation for the application to an MSc degree programme at RWTH Aachen University. Participants who have successfully completed the qualification programme will be granted priority admission to their desired MSc degree programme.
For MSc degree programmes in mechanical engineering and battery systems engineering, a successful completion of the German Engineering College will replace the GRE general test.
Fee-based
If you are interested in our programme, please contact the directors of our local offices (China Office, Latin America Office or India Office) or e-mail us at RWTH-GEC@academy.rwth-aachen.de to learn more about programme fees.
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Students from all nationalities are welcome to apply if they meet the applicant's profile requirements. Students from China, India or Latin America will gain access through the China Office, India Office or Latin America Office of RWTH International Academy.
Please use our application form to submit your electronic application.
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 162 courses of study. Of these students, approx. 13,000 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.
The student city of Aachen is a vibrant and historic place located at the border triangle 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 will 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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