About RWTH Aachen University RWTH Aachen University is located in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. It holds a QS World University Rank of #106 (2026) and is classified as a TU9 / Excellence Initiative institution — placing it among Germany's most prestigious public universities. German public universities charge zero tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution of €319 which typically includes a free public transport pass. Apply through Glovels: Study in Germany → O