German Research Institutions

RWTH Aachen University exploits strong research networks and the intellectual curiosity of ist staff to address bold scientific questions, transfer forefront knowledge and drive innovative discoveries that impact global challenges. The RWTH ranks among the eleven German universities which were successful in the Universities of Excellence funding line. By the beginning of this third round of the Excellence Initiative, RWTH has already developed into an Integrated Interdisciplinary University for Science and Technology, focusing on the convergence of knowledge, methods, and insights. Topics include sustainable synthetic fuels, data mining, computational science (especially artificial intelligence), production technology, high-performance materials, health, renewable resources and mobility and more.

In this context, there are eight profile areas:

• Modeling & Simulation Science
• Energy, Chemical & Process Engineering
• Information & Communication Technology
• Materials Science & Engineering
• Medical Science & Technology
• Molecular Science & Engineering
• Mobility & Transport Engineering
• Production Engineering

RWTH Aachen University offers competence-, research- and practice-oriented training with the goal of developing highly qualified and responsible graduates for leading positions in science, society and business.