Introduction

FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Germany. It is famous for its engineering major, especially mechanical engineering. In addition to traditional STEM subjects, its courses also cover areas such as business research and design.

Overview

Student size: There are currently about 15,000 students enrolled in different courses, producing about 2,000 graduates each year.

Course settings: It offers more than 90 undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in different fields, including full-time, part-time and dual-system study programs.

History and establishment time

The school was founded in 1971 and was formed by the merger of several universities of applied sciences and vocational training centers, but some of its academic institutions have a traditional education history of more than 100 years.

School strength

Faculty: It has 250 professors, 470 contract lecturers and 340 assistants, a large and professional faculty, and can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Teaching quality: Focus on the combination of practice and theory, through close cooperation with enterprises and research institutions, provide students with practical opportunities, enable students to apply what they have learned to actual projects, and improve their problem-solving ability.

Scientific research level: It has carried out extensive scientific research activities in the fields of energy and sustainable construction, transportation, life sciences, digitalization and industrial production, and has multiple on-campus and affiliated research institutes and four capability platforms. It has fruitful scientific research results and actively promotes the transformation and application of scientific research results.

Institutional nature

Public non-profit higher education institution.

Educational philosophy

Emphasis on both practice and theory, committed to cultivating professionals with both solid theoretical foundation and strong practical ability and innovative spirit to meet the market and society's demand for applied talents, while focusing on interdisciplinary exchanges and cooperation, and encouraging students to think and solve problems from different angles.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and information technology, civil engineering, aerospace engineering, chemistry and biotechnology, medical engineering, business research, art and design and other majors are among the best in German universities of applied sciences, among which mechanical engineering has been ranked first for 4 consecutive years. Ranked 1st among German universities of applied sciences in 2017.

Key laboratories: Although key laboratories in the traditional sense are not explicitly mentioned, the school has established close cooperative relations with many well-known companies and research institutions such as the Jülich Research Center, jointly carrying out scientific research projects and practical teaching, providing students with a platform for contact with cutting-edge technologies and practical applications.

Departments

Aachen Campus: There are 7 departments including Architecture, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Civil Engineering, Design, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics, and Business Research, with a total of 9,500 students.

Jülich Campus: There are 3 departments including Chemistry and Biotechnology, Medical Engineering, with 3,500 students.

Ranking

Ranked 6th in Germany in the 2024 4icu ranking.

The major of mechanical engineering ranks 1st among German universities of applied sciences and has been ranked 1st for 4 consecutive years. This award was given to the German University of Applied Sciences in 2013.

Expenses

German public universities usually do not charge tuition fees, but students need to pay a registration fee of several hundred euros per semester. In addition, they need to bear living costs such as accommodation, transportation, learning materials, meals and personal expenses.

Campus

Campus location: The main campus is located in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and the other campus is in Jülich. Both campuses are located in quiet towns with a population of 20,000 to 32,000. Students can take public transportation to many large cities for free with a semester ticket.

Teaching facilities: It has modern teaching facilities, such as well-equipped laboratories, professional design studios, advanced computer centers, etc., which provide good conditions for students' learning and practice; the school library provides rich academic resources, including electronic journals, professional books and documents, and large databases.

Living facilities: The school provides accommodation services for students. The monthly rent of student dormitories in Aachen and Jülich ranges from 250 to 350 euros and 225 to 300 euros respectively, and the water and electricity bills are about 75 euros per month. In addition, the school also has a psychological counseling center, a sports center, etc. to meet the students' life and entertainment needs.