In order to apply you'll need the following documents:

1. University transcript of records (preferably with ECTS conversion)
2. Proof of at least 12 months' work experience (details below)
3. Curriculum vitae (CV)
4. Letter of intent (1 page, details below)
5. Proof of English language proficiency (see below for requirements)
6. GRE General Test  with minimum scores (Verbal Reasoning: 145 | Quantitative Reasoning: 160 | Analytical Writing: 3) (applicants from the EU and EEA are exempt)
7. Two letters of recommendation (details below)
8. University degree certificate
9. (APS, only for applicants with a first degree from China)

If your documents were not issued in German or English, you must have a certified translator translate them into either German or English. These copies do not need to be notarized.

Specific Requirements

• Academic first degree: Bachelor of Engineering/ Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Technology (e.g. Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, such as Automotive, Aerospace or Energy Engineering, Manufacturing, Structural, Industrial or Production Engineering)
• Good performance in your undergraduate studies
• Fundamental knowledge in the following subjects (preliminary):

All of our master's programs require certified proof of English language proficiency. We accept the following (click the links to find an examination center):

• TOEFL internet-based minimum of 90 pts
• IELTS minimum overall band 5.5
• Cambridge Test – Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
• First Certificate in English (FCE), completed with a B
• Current RWTH students - RWTH Aachen Language Centre - B2 placement-test
• For German applicants: Ein Zeugnis, das englische Sprachkenntnisse auf dem Niveau B2 des "Gemeinsamen europäischen Referenzrahmens (GeR)" ausweist. Dieser Nachweis wird z.B. durch die Vorlage eines deutschen Abiturzeugnisses erbracht, aus dem ersichtlich ist, dass Englisch bis zum Ende der Qualifikationsphase 1 (Jahrgangsstufe 11 bei G8-Abitur, sonst Jahrgangsstufe 12) durchgängig belegt und mit mindestens ausreichenden Leistungen abgeschlossen wurde.

In general:

• The score reports must not be older than two years by 1 August of the year the degree course you are applying for will start.
• A copy of the score reports needs to be uploaded to the online application system. In case of admission, the original scores have to be presented for enrollment in August.
• Exemptions for the language requirements are only applicable for degree holders from the USA, the UK, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia.
• Proof that you have studied in an English-language course of study in a country other than one of the countries above is not sufficient! Language tests from other universities will not be accepted either.

Proof of Work Experience

Our programs require a minimum of 12 months' work experience by the time of enrollment. The proof of work experience must include the following information:

• The employer's address and stamp
• Contact details of your supervisor
• Date of joining and, if applicable, resignation date (duration)
• Weekly hours
• Job title
• Short task description

Please note: your proof of work experience must be signed by a superior or HR!

Letter of Recommendation

Please note that no standard form or format is required for the letter of recommendation. The letter of recommendation can be issued by a university professor/lecturer or by a superior from your employment. It should, however, provide the following information:

• your relationship to the author
• your academic/professional history
• your qualities/achievements/ambitions in your respective field
• your personal traits and goals
• the author’s signature
• be written on the institution’s/company’s letter head (if possible)
• bear the stamp of the issuing institution/company (if possible)

Letter of Motivation

Applicants have to answer the following questions in detail:

• Which study track (Smart Factory, Additive Manufacturing, Electric Mobility Production) do you want to choose? What are your motivations and qualifications to sudy the track?
• What perceptions do you have when thinking of studying in Germany?
• Why do you want to study at RWTH Aachen University?
• Why did you choose the program?
• Please mention your past academic or university experiences.
• In what way does the program in question contribute to you achieving your career goals?