School Introduction

RWTH Aachen (Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen), founded in 1870 in Aachen, Germany, is a leading science and technology-oriented institution. It is one of Germany's 11 'Elite Universities,' a member of the IDEA consortium of European science and technology universities, and the TU9 consortium of German technical universities. 

RWTH Aachen University is a leading science and technology institution, consistently ranked first in Germany for electronics and mechanical engineering. Its computer science, architecture, and physics programs also rank among the top three in the country. With 260 research institutes, RWTH Aachen stands as one of Europe's premier educational and research institutions.

Aachen is a global center for industry and technology, as well as a city rich in history and culture. Situated at the tri-border region of Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium, Aachen is a renowned tourist destination. The city center is just 5 kilometers from the border, and Aachen has earned the reputation of being Germany's 'most cosmopolitan city.' Many residents live in Germany, work in the Netherlands, and shop in Belgium, reflecting its unique cross-border lifestyle.